The large Japanese ensemble is now more than 40 years old and has brought the country’s taiko drum tradition to prestigious ...

Moe Niiyama, a member of Kodo, a professional taiko drumming troupe from Japan, ascribes to one in particular. “It’s said the sound of the big taiko drum is similar to the heartbeat a baby ...

In the Japanese language, the word " Kodo" has two meanings. It can mean "heartbeat" — the fundamental source of all rhythm. However, the characters used for the group's name have a different meaning, ...

Kodo came to the world’s attention through the raw power of its taiko drumming—and through the chiselled perfection of its drummers’ bodies, honed by long-distance running and showcased by ...

Kodo One Earth Tour: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, KODO amazes ...

The Kumano Kodo is the birthplace of the country’s ... They have the liberty to attend a Dual Pilgrim Taiko Ceremony, where they drum on the sacred Taiko to signify the completion of their ...

This documentary celebrates the bringing together of two very different musical traditions the drumming techniques of the Kodo Drummers of Sado Island Japan and the traditional Ir ish music ...