Taiko is a style of ensemble drumming which began in the 1950s in post-war Japan. Since then, it has developed into an exponentially popular genre of performing arts, and literally thousands of groups ...

The powerful 12,000-year-old art of Taiko drumming has been used in worship and battle throughout Japanese history. In this episode, visually-impaired content maker Lucy Edwards learns about the ...

If you’re looking to learn the art of playing Japanese drums, or Taiko, this hack, done as a school project by [Cornell] students, could be a really helpful aid. The project write-up is very ...

Europe’s longest-running taiko drumming group is bringing its UK wide tour to the IW, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

We visit Sado, Niigata Prefecture, to meet a renowned taiko drum performance group that plays concerts worldwide. The 67 performers and staff members live together at a training facility ...

His taiko class was inundated with media crew, and the next day the cancellation of the performance was reported in an article titled “Taiko: War drums”. “It was a shock to us.

three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. In a spectacular display of strength, the bearers raise the float up above their heads. They then keep their arms straight as they turn the ...

Ichimi Daiko, a San Luis Obispo-based Japanese-American Taiko band, perform at the Atascadero Library as part of the summer reading program. Joe Johnston [email protected] Ichimi Daiko ...

Courtesy photo KAHULUI – Dedicated to teaching children the Japanese art of taiko drumming, Zenshin Daiko celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural ...