Ambient music legend Midori Takada: ‘In Japan, artists keep going right into old age’
The sight of Midori Takada whiplashing between drums, cymbals and marimba is something few observers forget. She is a mesmerising performer of great physical intensity. So her billing as a “70-year-old percussionist” ahead of a performance at Melbourne’s Rising festival – a bit like calling Paul McCartney an 80-year-old guitarist – makes her smile. “It …
Ambient music legend Midori Takada: ‘In Japan, artists keep going right into old age’ Read More »