鼓童 (Kodō) is one of the elite
taiko drumming groups today. Based in Sado Island, Japan, they have been a major force in the post-World War II revitalization of taiko drumming, both in Japan and abroad. They regularly tour Japan and the United States. Although the main focus of the performance is taiko drumming, other traditional Japanese musical instruments such as fue and
shamisen make an appearance on stage as do traditional dance and vocal performance. Kodō's performance include pieces based on the traditional rhythms of regional Japan, pieces composed for Kodō by contempora…
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