Special students, myself included, dressed in matsuri coats and played the large taiko drums, while others placed samisen and fue for the crowds. |
The masters of Japan's traditional and contemporary taiko drumming combine physical performance and incredible musicianship. |
He was instrumental in bringing in both Japanese and American taiko drum ensembles, as well as the 1997 and 1999 North American taiko conferences. |
Taiko is the ancient art of drumming that was performed by the Japanese on the battlefield before going to war. |
The group is led by Michael Naishtut from New York who founded Akaoni Daiko and has been playing taiko for eight years. |
I took a shower to refresh myself and got dressed to meet with Taiko. |