As a ferry with decorative taiko drums on its hull eases into the port of Iojima, a tiny island in southwestern Japan, a ...

Japanese drums or taiko are among the most powerful of all percussive instruments. Used since ancient times to send messages to faraway people and heavenly deities, today they feature in one of ...

Yamato, a group that has enthralled audiences around the world since its inception in 1993, delivers dynamic live ...

This article explores the unique traditional drumming practices in India and Japan. The tabla, a prominent percussion ...

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan brought the thunder Saturday night to the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Yamato: The Drummers of Japan showcased their traditional sounds at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on ...

The instrument is just one of the many types of drums used in the Japanese tradition of taiko. “This is a good demonstration of how we merge the Japanese drum with Hong Kong culture,” pointed ...

Ryuji Hamada, a Sydney-based Japanese taiko (drum) player, started his career in Australia 10 years ago. This month, he is making an appearance on a stage 'Chi Udaka' as a member of a professional ...