Ovation

In an electrifying fusion of global cultures and performing arts, the Japanese percussion ensemble Kodo gives an extraordinary live performance at the Odeon Amphitheatre at the base of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Kodo's percussive art is based on the Japanese drum, the taiko, and the ancient Japanese rituals associated with drumming. The name Kodo holds more than one meaning: literally drum and child and figuratively heartbeat. And while the music is derived from traditional roots, the multi-dimensional performances are a melding of ancient and modern worlds. Powerful drumming mixed with athletic choreography and dramatic costuming create a performance that awes and delights. Mickey Hart, percussionist of the Grateful Dead, hosts this unforgettable performance and takes the viewer to Kodo's homeland, Sado Island, in the Sea of Japan, to reveal through interviews with many of the artists, the awesome spiritual power of the taiko. Intense and exciting, Kodo Live at Acropolis is a must-see.