JIGU@ Thunder Drums of China is the Western touring name for the Shanxi Jiangzhou Drum Art Ensemble.  Their performances are deeply rooted in the folk origins of the Shanxi province of China which intricately blend with modern musical elements.  JIGU! has won the Chinese Folk Dancing Competition for Percussion and Drum Performers and has received the gold medal four times at the National Star Awards in China for excellence in drumming and percussive performance.  They made their North American debut in 2007.

JIGU! Thunder Drums of China is an Ovation Series selection. The winning bidder will receive one pair of tickets for the performance on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:00 pm in Popejoy Hall on the campus of The University of New Mexico.

"Popejoy Presents" is the signature series of live performances at Popejoy Hall. They bring quality events for Albuquerque and all of New Mexico: touring Broadway musicals, dance, music from around the world, comedy and drama.