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Learn the art of Taiko – traditional Japanese drumming. Join a beginner-friendly class every Sunday morning. No experience needed – taiko (drums) and bachi (sticks) provided. Advance email is required ...

For centuries in Japan, Taiko drums were used in battle, in theater and in religious ceremonies. Today, Japanese drumming has been fused with high energy dance, choreography and various musical styles ...

Whether it’s its appearances in a national car commercial or on the Academy Awards telecast, or its collaboration with legendary singer Peter Gabriel, TaikoProject has spanned multiple musical and ...

A review highlighting the Donner DED-70 electric drum set’s features, ease of use, and why it’s considered an excellent choice for beginners learning drums. Mass protests planned for Trump state visit ...

Eva Nagase remembers well the beating of taiko drums reverberating through the air like “background music” during her childhood in Japan. “Every summer, my parents brought me back to Japan to spend ...

Roy Thomson Hall will present innovative Japanese drumming ensemble, Drum Tao on Friday, January 16, 2026. Drum Tao are known for their fresh take on traditional Japanese taiko drums. The group, which ...

The Napa Center for Thought & Culture event series kicks off its 2025 season with Drum Revolution, a taiko drum ensemble, March 30 at the Jarvis Conservatory. Founded in 2005 by Kensuke (pronouned KEN ...

The drum is often considered the first human instrument. But in the hands of the performers of Kodo, drums are not primitive but powerful — emotionally expressive and even spiritual. The large ...

In the Japanese language, the word " Kodo" has two meanings. It can mean "heartbeat" — the fundamental source of all rhythm. However, the characters used for the group's name have a different meaning, ...

Many theories exist to explain the popularity of Japanese taiko drumming. Moe Niiyama, a member of Kodo, a professional taiko drumming troupe from Japan, ascribes to one in particular. “It’s said the ...