Join Koto master Dr Takako Haggarty Nishibori for an intimate exploration of intercultural music-making that bridges traditional Japanese musical foundations with contemporary global practice. Through relaxed conversation, practical demonstrations, and interactive engagement, Takako shares insights from her distinguished career navigating between traditional and intercultural artistic worlds. Discover how intercultural collaboration extends beyond performance into meaningful societal contributions through education, disability and special needs programming, and festival engagement. This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn from an artist who embodies the transformative potential of cross-cultural musical dialogue, revealing pathways for musicians seeking to build careers that honour tradition while embracing intercultural innovation and community impact.
