Noriko Tadano

(Noriko Tadano Profile).................................................... .......................... Noriko Tadano plays both traditional Japanese folk songs (minyo) as well as original pieces on the Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese Banjo). She has been playing Shamisen since she was 6 years old and has performed in Japan and at Festivals and events all over Australia. Noriko's ability and drive to cross over between traditional and modern Japanese music has recently seen her perform with renown blues and jazz musicians as well as traditional Japanese musicians. While traditional Minyo depicts the life and feelings of 'older' Japan, centering around the themes of love, family and the close connection with nature, Noriko's original pieces explore feelings and experiences through melodic notes and often heart pounding beats. ............................................................ .................................................... (Performance History in Australia).................................................. .............(2009)......................................... ............................................................ .. Japan Festival in Box Hill in Victoria.................................................... .......... Melbourne Jazz Fringe Festival Played with Gerry Hale :Received "The Atlantis Studio Performer Award"...................................................... .................... The 28th Tsugaru Shamisen All Japan Competition: ....................................... received "Head Judge's Special award"...................................................... .... VIVA Multicultural Festival at Federation Square in Melbourne........................... Port Fairy Folk Festival.................................................... .............................. Heywood Wood,Wine and Rose........................................................ ............... Japanese Summer Festival in Sydney Darling Harbour, sponsored by the Japan Foundation Sydney...................................................... .................................. St.Kilda Festival in Melbourne St.Kilda.................................................... ......... (2008)...................................................... ................................................. Woodford Folk Festival 08/09....................................................... ................... Bellingen Global Carnival 2008 in Coffs Harbour............................................ Guildford Banjo Festival in Victoria.................................................... ........... Mortlake Australian Buskers Festival won Australian Busker Champion 2008 with Blues Musician George Kamikawa.................................................... .............. Japanese Summer Festival in Sydney Darling Harbour, sponsored by the Japan Foundation Sydney.......http://news.jams.tv/jlog/social/view/id-74..... ............. Fairfield Amphitheatre Summer Concert in Melbourne..................................... http://www.prestonleader.com.au/article/2008/02/11/29314_nlv _news.htm...... ............................................................ ...................................................... (2007)...................................................... .................................................. Osaka festival in Melbourne sponsored by City of Melbourne............................ Japan Festival in Melbourne presented by Japan Club of Victoria....................... Pearl Festival in Broome WA.......................................................... ............... The Age Melbourne Fringe Festival with bellow two shows................................ FuRinKaZan Japanese Elements (Show case of Taiko, Shakuhachi Shamisen and Dancing) West vs East (Crossover of Blues music and traditional Japanese folk music)...................................................... .................................................. Performed on the national wide TV Australia Broad Cast TV “Sunday Arts” show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDCOw5xW8bA.................. ....................... Performed on the national wide TV Channel 9 “Today” show............................. Performed at Woodford Folk Festival (The one of biggest folk festival in Australia) ............................................................ ...................................................... (2006)...................................................... ................................................... Canberra Multicultural Festival.................................................... .................... Questacon renewal opening ceremony in Canberra........................................... Osaka festival in Melbourne sponsored by City of Melbourne.............................. Mortlake Buskers Festival Female solo section runner up................................... Mackay Arts Festival in Queensland.................................................. ............... Japan Festival in Melbourne presented by Japan Club of Victoria....................... Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre Zipangu Night.............................................. Pearl Festival in Broome Western Australia................................................... ... Nara Grove Japanese Festival in Canberra ....................................................... Women’s International Jazz Festival in Melbourne............................................. ............................................................ ....................................................... (2005)...................................................... ................................................... Joined Wonderbus Japan tour presented by Japan Foundation Sydney............... Osaka festival in Melbourne sponsored by City of Melbourne............................. Tsunami concert in Sydney presented by Japan Foundation Sydney................... Japan Festival in Melbourne presented by Japan Club of Victoria........................ Hiroshima Nagasaki Peace concert in Melbourne............................................... Nara Grove Japanese Festival in Canberra ....................................................... ............................................................ ......................................................... (Website and pictures)................................................... ..................... http://www.myspace.com/norikotadano......................... ................................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDCOw5xW8bA.................. ................... http://news.jams.tv/jlog/social/view/id-74 http://www.prestonleader.com.au/article/2008/02/11/29314_nlv _news.html