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Shakuhachi, The Sound Of Bamboo: An Evening of Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute Music
March 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Embassy of Japan proudly presents Shakuhachi, The Sound Of Bamboo: An Evening of Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute Music featuring renowned Shakuhachi Flautist Mr. Yosuke Irie.✨🇯🇵🤝🇹🇹
This special musical event will take place on:
📍Venue: The Centre for Language Learning Auditorium, The University of The West Indies, St Augustine Campus
📅Date: March 21, 2026
⏰Time: 5:30PM – 6:30 PM (Doors open 5:00PM)
🎟Admission: FREE (Seating on a first-come, first-served basis)
What is a Shakuhachi? It is a traditional Japanese Bamboo flute with a long musical history in Japan and has a dynamic, ethereal sound, which evokes deep emotion and tranquility. Audiences can look forward to an exciting evening of cultural exchange through performances of original pieces, and popular anime theme songs.
The concert will feature interactive live demonstrations which will invite audience participation and engagement, offering persons insight into the various techniques of the Shakuhachi. The programme will also feature Trinidad and Tobago’s top youth steelpan musician, Mr. Emmanuel Joseph, whose artistry will bring a vibrant local dimension to the concert.
The Embassy of Japan warmly invites the Trinidad and Tobago public including music enthusiasts, students, and cultural organizations to attend. This performance provides a rare opportunity to experience Japanese traditional music that is not commonly seen in the Caribbean, while also fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and Trinidad and Tobago.
For any questions or inquiries please contact the Embassy of Japan at culture@po.mofa.go.jp