PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS
Since 2003, TAIKOPROJECT has been one of the leading American taiko performing ensembles, seamlessly combining the best of traditional and powerful taiko styles with an innovative, sublime, modern aesthetic.
Shows currently on offer include:
BENZAITEN (Currently Touring)
TAIKOPROJECT’s latest full-length work shatters gender stereotypes and challenges notions of femininity and masculinity in the taiko world. Channeling the Japanese goddess Benzaiten, their new concert blends percussive power and strength with consummate grace and movement. Featuring edgy and opulent new costuming by kimono couture master Sueko Oshimoto and visionary compositions by Artistic Director Masato Baba, BENZAITEN unites Japanese tradition with modern American innovation. Instruments featured are authentic taiko drums, bamboo flutes, marimba, koto (Japanese harp), voice, and the group’s 350-pound mother drum.
9-12 performers, for venues with a large stage and full production capabilities.
Mar. 29, 2024 - Clark Center (Arroyo Grande, CA)
Apr. 6, 2024 - Omaha Performing Arts (Omaha, NE)
May 2, 2024 - Mayo Performing Arts Center (Morristown, NJ)
May 4, 2024 - Englert Theatre (Iowa City, IA)
May 17, 2024 - Lancaster Performing Arts Center (Lancaster, CA)
SURROUNDING SUNS
An exhilarating and explosive concert of percussive power, strength and precision artfully blends music, theater, choreography, costumes and set design. Immersing audiences in a world of aural and visual soundscapes, the company’s enthralling, artful fluidity and graceful movement harkens back to taiko's ancient roots in the martial arts. TAIKOPROJECT’s powerful drumming unites ancient Japanese tradition with 21st century American innovation. Instruments featured are percussion, bamboo flutes, marimba and koto (Japanese harp).
9-12 performers, for venues with a large stage and full production capabilities.
TAIKOPROJECT IN CONCERT
TAIKOPROJECT’s core musicians in a high energy, dynamic performance contrasting the power and excitement of Japanese drums with the subtle melodic accompaniment and nuance of the koto (Japanese harp), marimba, and shinobue (bamboo flute).
6-8 performers, for smaller venues and streamlined technical considerations.
To book these shows, contact Jerry Ross at Harmony Artists.