In 2020, I organized Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan to perform at a protest about Yuba County Jail’s contract with ICE detaining migrants. We performed a kumidaiko set, led some Bon dancing, and performed an odaiko piece called “Enma.” For this last piece, we heard the detained calling out to us from within the walls, and we moved to perform in the street where we were visible from some of the windows and yard.

On March 19th, we return to celebrate the ending of migrant detention in Yuba County Jail, celebrating collective strength and focusing efforts for ongoing work. Though I have graduated Bakuhatsu in this time, I am pleased to be returning for a collaboration with them.