Reimagining Japan’s 808

808 Upshur Street Northwest,Washington DC 20011

08 August, 2021

Description

We invite you to enjoy an evening of music centred around Japan’s most famous drum machine. The TR-808, built by Japan’s Roland Corporation in 1980, is best known as a cornerstone of the sound and feel of American hip hop. Join us at Rook’s Gallery for a night of new music from DC artists celebrating this legendary drum machine in compositions highlighting its Japanese origins and beyond.