Noriko Kobayashi is a musician who earned a M.A. degree in Ethnomusicology from the University of British Columbia, in addition to a B.A. in Music and Psychology from UBC. She also earned a music degree from Capilano College in classical voice studies and is also a published author on the subject of taiko.
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Noriko's website for more information.
websiteThe Development of Canadian Kumi-daiko
2006 Ethnomusicology Thesis, University of British Columbia.
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Asian Women Kick Ass: A Study of Gender Issues within Canadian Kumi-Daiko
2006 article in Canadian Folk Music Journal.
academicCanadian Taiko temperature Check During Covid-19#
This is a survey and check-in with Canadian Taiko groups from coast to coast and incorporates the findings in this video documentary that features a count of all groups, interspersed with performance and some insights into how groups have adapted during the pandemic.
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