Day 17 : Salsa music and Rakugo

Salsa and Rakugo.
They seem to have almost nothing in common.
Salsa is traditional Latino music, cheerful, and played by a band with usually many members than the usual rock or pop bands.
On the other hand, Rakugo is traditional Japanese storytelling, calm sometimes cheerful but sometimes heart-warming or scary, and told by one man.

Almost nothing in common....
But, my friend, Kaorumba loves them simultaneously, to a certain degree that the ordinary people could imagine...

She has loved Orquesta De La Luz, a number one Japanese salsa band for many years. She loves them so much that she finally has become a manager of the band! I never heard a fan liking the band become a manager... In addition she plays bongo by herself in her own band.
That's a certain degree of her love for Salsa, I don't think you could imagine...

She has loved Rakugo for many years. She loves it so much that she's been already gone see the Rakugo show more than 1,000 days.
That's a certain degree of her love for Rakugo, I don't think you could imagine...

kaorumbaメモ「rakuuugo」｜note

But, if you think over again, there is one thing in common. Basically they are entertaining.

I have been to Rakugo for a couple of times, played for my community. Really entertaining. That's why I keep coming back to see some Rakugo shows in my community.

I have never been to Salsa show, and tonight is my first time, to go see Orquesta De La Luz, with Kaorumba and some of our friends.

Must be as entertaining as Rakugo!!

Word of the day :
bongo (深さが同じで口径の異なる大小2つの片面太鼓をつなぎ合わせた打楽器)

Quote of the day :
The rise of salsa was such an important time in musical history, not just in Latin music but music in general, because these guys created a new sound.
-Jennifer Lopez