Following two sold-out concerts at TODA in 2024 and 2025, the acclaimed TOKIWA ensemble returns with a brand-new chapter of The Echoes Of Japan, titled Whispers In The Wind.
Joining TOKIWA as a special guest from Japan is world-renowned Shinobue bamboo flute maestro, Yasukazu Kano. Together, they invite you into a world of sound shaped by breath, strings and rhythm: the contemplative voice of the Shakuhachi flute, the delicate resonance of the Koto strings, the driving pulse of Taiko drums and the soaring melodies of the Shinobue flute.
Whispers In The Wind traverses Japan’s musical traditions, with fresh interpretations of Japanese favourites and creative renditions of familiar Western songs, bringing these sounds to life within TODA’s immersive 360° setting.
Featuring:
Kyle Chomei - Shakuhachi: Meditative breath and expressive bamboo tones
Mai Taniguchi - Koto: Graceful strings with a resonance that lingers
James Beale - Taiko & Shinobue: Thunderous rhythms and lyrical flute melodies
Special Guest: Yasukazu Kano - Shinobue: A bright, birdlike voice that carries through the music like wind through a forest
Join us at Whispers In The Wind for an evening travelling through Japan’s music, culture and spirit - all in a 360° digital wonderland.