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Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Drum Tao and the Pulse We Carried Home

Walking into the Weis Center for the Performing Arts to watch Drum Tao, I noticed the crowd before anything else. On a night when the cold felt especially unforgiving, when staying inside would have been easier, the hall was full. Families sat beside students. Faculty members greeted neighbors. Coats were folded over armrests. Programs were already open in people’s hands. Everyone had come ready to give the evening their attention. When the performance began, the sound moved through the room like a wave. It started at the stage and spread outward, passing through the seats, the floor and the walls […]

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Monday, January 28th, 2019

Free World Music Performance at Weis Center Will Bridge Japanese and Indian Cultures

Koto visionary Yumi Kurosawa will be joined by world-renowned tabla player Anubrata Chatterjee for a performance that bridges the cultures of Japan and India on Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is free and tickets are not required. The performance illuminates the deep-rooted similarities of their craft while highlighting their affinity and respect for one another as virtuosic performers. Kurosawa and Chatterjee spin mesmerizing musical tales as they enchant the audience and reinforce the powerful idea of music as a means to enhance the collaborative spirit of the global community. About Yumi Kurosawa […]

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