Taiko is simply the Japanese word for “big drum.” At its core, it can be a powerful, booming instrument played with energy ...

PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we visit Makoto Taiko, a nonprofit in Pasadena that teaches the art of Japanese drumming to people of all ages ...

It takes an intense full-body workout just to keep the rhythm of the drums going. Every hit sends a shock wave of noise that reverberates through the audience’s bones and around the packed auditorium.

This week, 500 international masters and scholars of Taiko have descended on Los Angeles for an unprecedented gathering. They’re dissecting every aspect of this unique style of drumming and ...

Concertgoers attending the Kool & The Gang performance at Echoa Ridge on June 26th can expect more than just great music. Local food business Corner Rolls will be on site serving their signature ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Taiko drumming has taken Honolulu's Kenny Endo to places he never anticipated, when he was a young man still finding his rhythm. He's opened for The Who, played for Michael Jackson ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For many, taiko drumming isn’t just about the sound. It’s a connection to culture, community, and ...

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 ...

Nashville Taiko, located in Music City, Tennessee, is the state’s first taiko group. The ensemble aims to enrich Nashville’s music scene with a celebration of diversity grounded in traditional ...