Welcome to the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League Website! Our chapter is dedicated to educating the public about the Japanese American experience, monitoring legislation affecting minority human and civil rights, addressing hate crimes and fostering Japanese American culture.
We invite you to browse the information provided here and to please consider becoming a member of our organization to support the rich cultural and historical heritage of Japanese Americans in Sonoma County, California.
Matsuri! is almost here! It's just a few days away, so let's talk about the folks performing for us. We'll start with our friends, the award-winning Ensohza Min'yō Shū. ![]()
Formed in 2006, Ensohza is a traditional Japanese folk-performing ensemble based the the San Francisco Bay Area. They perform music that evokes the festival spirit and character of Japan’s diverse rural communities. With lively vocals accompanied by fue and shakuhachi (bamboo flutes), shamisen (a stringed instrument) and the beat of the taiko drum, Always a Matsuri audience favorite, Ensohza transports you to Japan’s mountain and fishing villages with traditional folk songs and festival dance music.
Shakuhachi Master Elliot Kanshin Kallen and his friends will present an evening of music featuring the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, the shakuhachi on Saturday, May 17. Hosted by Sonoma County Matsuri Festival, this concert is a prelude to the Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival on Sunday, May 18. ![]()
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This is truly a unique opportunity to experience the many faces of this remarkable instrument.![]()
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Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Space is limited; we strongly encourage you to reserve your seats early by calling 707-575-8626.
An Evening of Shakuhachi![]()
Elliot Kanshin Kallen and Friends![]()
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Saturday, May 17, 7pm![]()
The Church of One Tree, 492 Sonoma Ave., Downtown Santa Rosa![]()
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Once again, our own Shakuhachi Master Elliot Kanshin Kallen and his friends will present an evening of music featuring the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, the shakuhachi, on Saturday, May 17. Hosted by Sonoma County Matsuri Festival, this concert is a prelude to the Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival on Sunday, May 18. ![]()
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This is truly a unique opportunity to experience the many faces of this remarkable instrument.![]()
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Featured guests are Karl Young (shakuhachi), Vic Carberry (percussion), Allen Sudduth (guitar), Paul Dean (bass), and of course, Naoko (shamisen and koto).![]()
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Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Space is limited, so we strongly encourage you to reserve your seats early by calling 707-575-8626. You can use credit card, PayPal or Venmo.![]()
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We look forward to seeing you there!