The first thing you notice about taiko is not the sound — it’s the vibration. The deep boom of the Japanese drums seems to travel through the floor and into your chest, equal parts music, movement and ...

Taiko is simply the Japanese word for “big drum.” At its core, it can be a powerful, booming instrument played with energy and intensity. It can also be graceful, infused with dance-like movement to ...

SEATTLE — Taiko drumming, described by local performers and community members as more than a traditional Japanese art form—it is also a message of cultural resilience and resistance. “Taiko is ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The deep, thunderous sound of taiko drums, often synonymous with Japanese culture, echoed throughout an otherwise nondescript building in Chicago's Mayfair neighborhood. The building ...

This article is part of a three-part series. To learn about a biwa master and her music lessons, see here. To learn about a shamisen, koto and sanshin master and his music lessons, see here. From ...

The 92037 ZIP code is more than 5,500 miles from Tokyo, but a performing troupe rooted in La Jolla is bringing an ancient Japanese drumming practice to various parts of San Diego. The drum ensemble La ...

This is a sponsored article on behalf of Serious Live Music. Pure power meets mind-blowing musical skill when drumming troupe Kodo takes to the stage — and it's doing exactly that in London this March ...

Families, friends, and community members are invited to gather for an evening of Japanese culture, music, dance, science, and stargazing at the Tanabata Block Party 2025, happening Saturday, August 30 ...

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 ...

Gayle Anderson reports Angelenos of all abilities and their families are invited to a day of fun, creativity and play at The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day in downtown Los ...

The adorable Taiko No Tatsujin Jumbo Plush is now available at Amazon, though it’s unclear how long inventory will remain in stock. Preorders sold out quickly ahead of its launch, so we expect these ...