In its latest creation, Warabe, famed taiko troupe Kodo explores the most basic and authentic of musical impulses, the "desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child." The living bearers of a centuries-old Japanese folk tradition, the ensemble's athletic drummers create a universe of sound and emotion through thunderous percussion and polished theatricality. "Their sound stretches from the lightest of rainfall to cataclysmic thunderclaps" (The Guardian).
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The thunderous, joyful performances of Kodo, Japan's foremost taiko drumming ensemble, combine extreme athleticism with unfettered emotional power. Dadan, which means "drumming men," features the company's male drummers in a bold exploration of percussion and movement. "The speed and dexterity are as impressive as the physical tenacity is breathtaking" (Chicago Tribune).
The undisputed masters of the ancient art of taiko drumming, this revered ensemble is a global phenomenon, creating exhilarating soundscapes that cast a spell on sold-out audiences wherever Kodo appears. Performing in a centuries-old tradition of group drumming that utilizes handmade instruments of various sizes and timbres -- from delicate bamboo flutes to the thunderous 800-pound o-daiko drum -- the members of Kodo are known for both the musical and athletic dynamism of their performances, synthesizing thrilling sounds with the rigorous technique of martial arts.
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The thunderous, joyful performances of Kodo, Japan's foremost taiko drumming ensemble, combine extreme athleticism with unfettered emotional power. Dadan, which means "drumming men," features the company's male drummers in a bold exploration of percussion and movement. "The speed and dexterity are as impressive as the physical tenacity is breathtaking" (Chicago Tribune).
The undisputed masters of the ancient art of taiko drumming, this revered ensemble is a global phenomenon, creating exhilarating soundscapes that cast a spell on sold-out audiences wherever Kodo appears. Performing in a centuries-old tradition of group drumming that utilizes handmade instruments of various sizes and timbres -- from delicate bamboo flutes to the thunderous 800-pound o-daiko drum -- the members of Kodo are known for both the musical and athletic dynamism of their performances, synthesizing thrilling sounds with the rigorous technique of martial arts.
In its latest creation, Warabe, famed taiko troupe Kodo explores the most basic and authentic of musical impulses, the "desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child." The living bearers of a centuries-old Japanese folk tradition, the ensemble's athletic drummers create a universe of sound and emotion through thunderous percussion and polished theatricality. "Their sound stretches from the lightest of rainfall to cataclysmic thunderclaps" (The Guardian).
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The thunderous, joyful performances of Kodo, Japan's foremost taiko drumming ensemble, combine extreme athleticism with unfettered emotional power. Dadan, which means "drumming men," features the company's male drummers in a bold exploration of percussion and movement. "The speed and dexterity are as impressive as the physical tenacity is breathtaking" (Chicago Tribune).
The undisputed masters of the ancient art of taiko drumming, this revered ensemble is a global phenomenon, creating exhilarating soundscapes that cast a spell on sold-out audiences wherever Kodo appears. Performing in a centuries-old tradition of group drumming that utilizes handmade instruments of various sizes and timbres -- from delicate bamboo flutes to the thunderous 800-pound o-daiko drum -- the members of Kodo are known for both the musical and athletic dynamism of their performances, synthesizing thrilling sounds with the rigorous technique of martial arts.
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The thunderous, joyful performances of Kodo, Japan's foremost taiko drumming ensemble, combine extreme athleticism with unfettered emotional power. Dadan, which means "drumming men," features the company's male drummers in a bold exploration of percussion and movement. "The speed and dexterity are as impressive as the physical tenacity is breathtaking" (Chicago Tribune).
The undisputed masters of the ancient art of taiko drumming, this revered ensemble is a global phenomenon, creating exhilarating soundscapes that cast a spell on sold-out audiences wherever Kodo appears. Performing in a centuries-old tradition of group drumming that utilizes handmade instruments of various sizes and timbres -- from delicate bamboo flutes to the thunderous 800-pound o-daiko drum -- the members of Kodo are known for both the musical and athletic dynamism of their performances, synthesizing thrilling sounds with the rigorous technique of martial arts.
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