2014 Evening Concert with Grammy Nominated Band 'Hiroshima' at National JACL ConventionNEW

Hiroshima will make a rare apperance at the National JACL Convention 'We Are America', hosted by the San Jose JACL on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in the Gateway Ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton.� The concert begins at 8:30pm and doors open at 8:00pm.

Known for their ever evolving style, the twice Grammy nominated group is known for integrating traditional Japanese instruments into their musical blend.� The result is a sound that has been a pioneer in the contemporary world music movement.

Their 19th CD:� 'J-Town Beat' is about the effort to retain culture in America and the importance to save the three remaining Japantown in the United States.� The CD was released in 2013 and is highlighted by the unique sound of June Kramoto's shimmering koto with depth, heart and soul.

Date
Thursday, July 10, Doors open at 8:00pm, Concert begins

Time
8:30pm

The 2014 San Jose National JACL Convention Committee is proud and honored to have the Grammy Nominated Group "Hiroshima" performing on stage in a rare South Bay Area appearance at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ballroom on Thursday evening at 8:30pm.

In the three decades since they first convened, the Los Angeles-based ensemble of Dan Kuramoto (keyboards, woodwinds, composer,� producer), virtuoso�June Kuramoto�(koto, composer),�Kimo Cornwell (piano, keyboards, composer),� Danny Yamamoto�(drums, percussion), and�Dean Cortez�(bass) have blended R&B, pop, world music and jazz to create their own niche in the music world. Integrating traditional Japanese instruments into their musical blend, the band was founded by sansei (third generation) in 1974. The resulting sound was a pioneering voice in the contemporary world music movement of the late 20th century.

Ever evolving, the twice Grammy-nominated group, highlighted by the sound of June Kuramoto's shimmering koto (noted by Stanley Clarke to be the world's best) creates music and sounds totally unique--with depth, heart and soul.�After more than 30 years in the recording industry -- and over 4 million records sold � Hiroshima has recorded a series of best-selling albums for Arista, Epic, Qwest and Heads Up and are now venturing on their own. Their 19th CD-'J-Town Beat' is about the effort to retain culture in America, explore their roots and the importance to save Japantowns.

Hiroshima's awards and credits extend beyond the music industry. They include East West Players 46th Anniversary Visionary Award, 12010 Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Community Impact Award for Excellence in Arts & Entertainment (from the California State Assembly), America Society of Young Musicians 'All That Jazz Award', and more more. As individuals, band members have collaborated on numerous projects as diverse as: the movie,�The Last Samurai�(June Kuramoto) and Luis Valdez's�Zoot Suit�(Dan Kuramoto).

For those attending the Convention under the Full Convention Package, one admission ticket for this special concert event has been included. Additional admission tickets will be available on the Convention website at http://www.2014.jacl.org/hiroshima/ and at Nikkei Traditions of San Jose Japantown, Inc. 219 Jackson St., San Jose (408-297-7554) in the heart of San Jose Japantown.�

And a special thanks to Midori Kai (www.Midorikai.com) and Nikkei Traditions of San Jose Japantown, Inc (www.NikkeiTraditions-SJ.com) for their generous sponsorship support for this concert event.

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