YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA + CIBO MATTO W/ OTHERS!
The Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
6/26/11

The biggest names in Japanese pop music have come together for a once-in-a-lifetime concert spanning genres and generations. As part of KCRW’s World Festival, the Hollywood Bowl will set the stage for electro-pop pioneers, Yellow Magic Orchestra (with original members Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi). Their performance at the Hollywood Bowl on June 26th will be their first Los Angeles performance since 1979! Furthermore, Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori reunite Cibo Matto for this special night, which will also feature rare U.S. appearances by Buffalo Daughter and DJ Towa Tei, plus traditional Kabuki-style dance, Taiko drumming and experimental contemporary visuals for an unforgettable evening celebrating Japan.

Attendees are encouraged to stop by the the Museum Patio before the evening’s show to view a Taiko drumming demonstration from the Kai Taiko Center of Los Angeles, Kabuki dance costumes and make-up display with Fujima Kansuma Kai, a karate demonstration with Monterey Park Karate Club, Origami folding and folk storytelling with Kuniko Yamamoto, and Sake tasting (21 and over only) thanks to The Joy of Sake. Pre-show events begin at 4:30PM.

To purchase tickets, please visit:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4529&utm_medium=c&utm_source=filteroutreach&utm_campaign=ymo

Cibo Matto Reunion tour 2011 “Yeah Basically Cibo Matto” from cibo matto on Vimeo.

LA Phil Presents Big in Japan: Yellow Magic Orchestra & Cibo Matto
Sunday, June 26, 7:00pm at the Hollywood Bowl

Artists:
Yellow Magic Orchestra
Cibo Matto
Buffalo Daughter
Towa Tei
Fujima Kansuma
Kai Taiko Center of Los Angeles directed by Rev. Tom Kurai
Eric J. Lawrence, host

Location:
Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90068
323.850.2000