Artists
At Matsuri, we feature the best artists exclusively each year, including theater, singing, taiko, shamisen, sumi-e, dance, martial arts, and more! We'll be able to tell you about them very soon, so stay tuned to our website and Instagram!
At Matsuri, we feature the best artists exclusively each year, including theater, singing, taiko, shamisen, sumi-e, dance, martial arts, and more! We'll be able to tell you about them very soon, so stay tuned to our website and Instagram!
Barcelona Taiko, the first traditional taiko school in Barcelona, presents a live concert featuring taiko, tsugaru shamisen, and shinobue. An experience full of rhythm, strength, and energy on stage to discover Japanese music live.
Jose Luque is the first professional shamisen performer in Spain and a pioneering luthier in Europe. With 10 years of experience, he has won several awards in competitions in Japan, becoming the first European to receive a prize in the country’s most prestigious shamisen competition. He has also had the honor of studying under master Kenichi Yoshida (of the Yoshida Brothers), and even performed a full concert alongside him in front of the Sagrada Familia.
We tell the story of Japan’s samurai and ninjas, sharing their culture, history, and the spirit of Bushido through contemporary staging, refined swordsmanship, and authentic choreography. Our non-verbal performances inspire and move audiences worldwide. In our fourth appearance at Matsuri, we hope you enjoy our performance.
Kazeoto is a musical project created by Hideki Ono that fuses Japanese instruments into a contemporary, physical, and high-energy performance.
Yukata Dressing Demonstration. The highlight of this event is the yukata, a lightweight garment perfect for summer and matsuri festivals. We will demonstrate step-by-step how to wear it and how to tie the obi sash, showcasing both male and female styles and their unique differences. It is a clear and visual way to appreciate every detail of this Japanese tradition.
Mitsuru Nagata is a Japanese artist specializing in Shodō calligraphy and Sumi-e painting. He will give a demonstration on stage and have a stall displaying his original works. He holds a master's degree in calligraphy from the Futaba Shodō Kai school and has participated in various events in Spain, Japan, and other countries. He has been participating in the Matsuri since 2015.
Shitoryu Spain Karatedo Kai (Magòria-Shingikan): Traditional Okinawa Karate, in the direct lineage of Master Kenwa Mabuni. Our exhibition will feature Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), and Bunkai (applications). Led by instructors certified in Japan and by the RFEK/FCK, we showcase technique, self-defense, and the values of authentic Karate. Open to all ages and levels.
We seek to elevate the power of roots music and the elegance own of the Japanese cultural tradition to a refined form of musical entertainment, without losing the essence of either of these two elements. Our shows combine high technical quality, a clear and dynamic staging, and a constant energy that deeply moves the audience from a cultural and artistic perspective. On this occasion, we present "EarthVoice," the duo project formed by the taiko percussionist Shogo Yoshii and the shimauta singer from Amami Ōshima Marina Hirata. Inspired by the music of the islands, considered one of the roots of Japanese music, they offer a sound universe that is simple and at the same time full of richness and depth. In addition to taikos and traditional flutes, the show incorporates instruments such as the sanshin, the rokushin and the traditional Amami harp, creating a wide variety of musical landscapes. For this special occasion, the project is expanded with an ensemble of four musicians focused on taikos and shinobue. A proposal that combines strength, sensitivity and artistic refinement to fill Matsuri Barcelona with energy and emotion.
Shoshinkan is a pioneer Dojo in Spain dedicated to Japanese culture and classical martial arts. At Matsuri, Master Xavier Teixidó and his students will perform an Aikido demonstration, both with and without weapons, showcasing their authentic connection to traditional Japan and the ancient lineages they represent.