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The Sound of Taiko

"The Sound of Taiko" captures the powerful heartbeat of traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming. Featuring a dynamic lineup with artists like Kodo, Wadaiko Matsuriza, and Joji Hirota Taiko Drummers, this playlist moves through everything from explosive festival rhythms to atmospheric, meditative pieces. Tracks like "Yuki Jizoh" and "焔の火 Honoka (Live)" showcase the deep-rooted cultural energy of taiko, while modern acts like DRUM TAO and TaikOz introduce innovative percussion styles blending old and new.

Spanning a wide range of moods and tempos, "The Sound of Taiko" takes listeners through intense group performances, intricate solo drum battles, and even collaborations with marimbas and other traditional instruments. Whether it's the elemental pulse of Amanojaku’s "Nami no Uneri" or the festival vibes of Tampa Taiko's "Matsuri Daiko," this playlist offers a full tour of taiko's broad impact and global reach. Perfect for those looking to experience the pure physicality and spirit behind Japanese drumming.

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ASKA Japanese Drum Troupe 2 tracks
Amanojaku 2 tracks
Ancient Rao Ensemble of Changsha Museum 1 track
Btrenta Classic 1 track
China Philharmonic Chorus 1 track
China Philharmonic Orchestra 1 track
DRUM TAO 3 tracks
Davidson River Taiko 2 tracks
Ensemble O-Suwa-Daiko, under the direction of Oguchi Daihachi 2 tracks
Fubuki Daiko 2 tracks
Itzhak Perlman 1 track
Japanese Taiko Drums 2 tracks
Japanese drums group KOH 3 tracks
Joji Hirota & London Taiko Drummers 3 tracks
Joji Hirota Taiko Drummers 4 tracks
Kagemusha Taiko 3 tracks
Kensaku Satou 2 tracks
Kodo 3 tracks
KyoShinDo 3 tracks
Marco Lienhard 1 track
Mugen 1 track
Nagata Shachu 2 tracks
Nihon Daiko 3 tracks
Pulse - Percussion Ensemble 2 tracks
Rannoch Purcell 2 tracks
San Jose Taiko 2 tracks
Soh Daiko 1 track
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko 1 track
TAIKO-SAMURAI 1 track
TaikOz 1 track
Taiko Drum Ensemble 3 tracks
Taiko Drums 3 tracks
Taiko Drums: Music of Japan 3 tracks
Taikoza 3 tracks
Tamashii Daiko 1 track
Tampa Taiko 2 tracks
Tan Dun 2 tracks
The Tokyo Gagaku Ensemble 3 tracks
Tomoe-Ryu Yutakadaiko 3 tracks
Tsunagari Taiko Center 1 track
Uzume Taiko 1 track
Wadaiko Hiryu 1 track
Wadaiko Matsuriza 3 tracks
YAMATO the drummers of Japan 3 tracks
taiko-marimba GONNA 1 track
アフリカ 太鼓 1 track
名田庄太鼓保存会 勇粋連 1 track
名田庄子供太鼓 小粋連 1 track
和太鼓グループ彩-sai- 2 tracks
和太鼓奏者山川慎平 1 track
太鼓 ブルンジ 1 track
太鼓ユニット我龍 2 tracks
御諏訪太鼓 1 track
鬼太鼓座 3 tracks
鼓童 3 tracks