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.

The troupe of Japanese drummers, which comes to Proctors on Friday, has become legendary for its sinuous, synchronized taiko performances, which meld traditional drumming with modern dance ...

Taiko may simply mean "drum" or "the art of Japanese drumming" in Japanese, but these wooden, barrel-shaped instruments symbolise the powerful, rhythmic and dynamic energy of Japanese percussion.

Get ready to meet Beni Daiko, Madison’s premier Japanese Taiko drumming group. Beni Daiko, which has 15 members and regularly performs at elementary schools, libraries, festivals and more, offers ...

The event will also be broadcast live. Rooney studies, performs and teaches taiko, a dynamic form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. Rooney combines that traditional foundation ...

Jessie Gibbs from Wellington’s Narukami Taiko conducted two workshops in Gisborne on Saturday, spreading the word about the Japanese art of taiko drumming. Gisborne District Sister Cities ...

Thanks to the Indiana Arts Commission & Arts Midwest, Southern Indiana Taiko is proud to bring the ancient art of Japanese drumming to Columbus, IN! This event will showcase a dynamic display of ...

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 ...