Noriko Tadano

Noriko Tadano
只野 徳子
Tadano performing at Nexus Arts 2021
Tadano performing at Nexus Arts 2021
Background information
Born (1978-03-30) 30 March 1978 (age 46)
Chiba, Japan
GenresFolk, traditional, blues, jazz, experimental
Instrument(s)Tsugaru shamisen, taiko, voice
Years active2004 – present
Websitehttps://www.norikotadano.com/

Noriko Tadano (只野 徳子) is a Japanese tsugaru shamisen performer,[1] composer and vocalist. Tadano is both a solo artist and collaborator, and is known for crossover performances combining traditional and modern music.

Tadano has performed with renowned contemporary musicians[2] as well as traditional Japanese artists. She also composes music for film and theatre productions.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ Jordan, Seth, ed. (2010). World Music: Global Sounds in Australia. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press. ISBN 978-1-74223-114-3. OCLC 526271600.
  2. ^ "Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie, Jali Buba Kuyateh, and Noriko Tadano in Concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre". Radio National. 14 April 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Noriko Tadano – Japan Art Directory in Australia". Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Music knows no borders - Japanese shamisen evolves in Australia". SBS Your Language. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Peacing Together | Noriko Tadano". peacingtogether.org. Retrieved 22 March 2022.