The Geino Yamashirogumi troupe is bringing the traditional Balinese music and dance drama of kecak to Tokyo this summer. The performing arts ensemble is known for their world music and theatre productions with a twist, such as incorporating the score from hit film 'Akira' but executed through Balinese jegog (a form of gamelan played on big bamboo instruments).
For this festival's 50 anniversary, Yamashirogumi will be putting on a grand programme combining Balinese kecak with a gamelan ensemble, deer dances from Oshu (Iwate prefecture), jegog and more into one captivating mix of shows and workshops.