–As seen in Asheville Citizen Times / Asheville Scene, Feb. 7, 2025 To Masa Ogawa, the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming is more than just music — it’s a representation of humanity’s power, strength and creativity. “The drumbeat, like the heartbeat, is the very pulse of life and the epitome of the Japanese spirit,” […]
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VIDEO: 人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength
An unimaginable amount of energy. A 400-years-old instrument. Heart-thumping rhythms and explosive beats. YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan delivers a thrilling, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition with a dizzying display of more than 40 Taiko drums. The power of human strength, tenacity and sheer endurance lie at the heart of this new program, […]
Deeply rooted in Japanese culture, Drum Tao bridges the gap between traditional and modern
Every morning, before the sun illuminates the sky over southern Japan, the members of Drum Tao pound their feet in rhythmic succession against the rugged terrain — the blackened silhouettes of the Kyushu Mountains towering above the horizon, creating sharp, contrasting shapes against the early dawn. By the time the musicians arrive back at Tao Village, […]
Drum Tao brings the thrilling rhythms of Japan to downtown Asheville, Feb. 13 & 14
The thrilling rhythms of Japan come to downtown Asheville when Drum Tao 夢幻響 takes the stage, Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb. 13 & 14 at 7 p.m. in Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Step into a world of electrifying beats and mesmerizing rhythms with Drum Tao, a sensational Japanese taiko […]
