From the Archives

#FromTheArchives In 1970s San Francisco, the geographic proximity between the Fillmore's African-American cultural traditions and Japantown led to a fusing of artistic cultures. In its early years, KSW provided a platform for Asian-American jazz by hosting an annual festival. The early Asian-American jazz movement is inspired by kumidaiko (Japanese festival drumming), brought to America by Seiichi Tanaka and gagaku (Imperial court music), brought to America by Suenobu Togi. Image credits to Zand Gee