Music Concert: Rio x Rio Special Live in NY

CRS presents Rio x Rio Special Live in NY, a showcase of dazzling rock-style sanshin playing by Rio Inyaku (kankara-sanshin and vocal) and melodic ballads by Rio’ (piano and vocals), two exceptional young musicians from Japan, on August 23, 2018 at 8 pm. The teen phenoms will each play a solo set and also perform together. After the concert we invite you to stay and enjoy refreshments with Rio x Rio.

There is a suggested donation of $20 cash. Please RSVP here. Families and kids are welcome!

7:40 pm Doors open8:00 pm Concert begins9:30 – 10 pm Reception

About the Performers

Rio Inyaku is a 16-year-old can-based sanshin (kankara-sanshin) player. He plays kankara-sanshin extremely fast and also behind his neck just like Jimi Hendrix. He uses effects pedals and a loop station connector with kankara-sanshin, which makes his music unique. He has performed live in many cities, including on big stages such as “World Eisa Contest 2017” held at the National Theater Okinawa, and “Sanshin-day,” one of the biggest folk song festivals in Japan.http://riomusic.rederio.jphttps://www.facebook.com/OkinawaRiohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EV5c198GqU

The Kankara-sanshin I play with is originally a handmade can-based music instrument that comforted Okinawan people in the aftermath of the 2nd World War. My dream is to create new Okinawan songs and sing with friends all over the world to make the Earth a happier place to live. Let’s enjoy music and celebrate the joy of living altogether! — Rio Inyaku

Rio’ is a14-year-old singer-songwriter and pianist. She has been learning the basics of music since she was 3 years old, and since she was 6 years old also piano, music theory and composition. She has won a series of authoritative piano performance competitions and composition competitions every year. She started writing songs in 2017 and has already developed a good reputation. Her original song “Daijoubu” (“You are OK”) was distributed worldwide by iTunes, Amazon Music etc. in 2018.https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artist/Rio_ririonhttps://www.facebook.com/Rio.ririon7/https://youtu.be/LVZY-sYoTAYhttp://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuapS8rqLY4p8AtE52sI_fg

One day when I was 13 years old, I suddenly had an inspiration of lyrics and melodies; they became a song. Since then, when I am relaxed, lyrics and melodies come to me at the same time, which makes me feel like they are coming down from heaven. I would like to make many people happy and cheerful with my music. I am looking forward to seeing you all! — Rio’