Enso Daiko
Ens? Daiko is a Minnesota based world class taiko ensemble who delivers loud, energetic performaaiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums. Wadaiko (in Japan) and kumi daiko (in North America) is movement infused, heart-pounding, dynamic group drumming that combines music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism.
This program is a combination of performance, lecture and interactive activities. With an emphasis on individual empowerment and the community building benefits of taiko, the performance is easily adjusted to any age/ability level.
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Participants will learn the history & cultural context of taiko drumming in Japan and the United States. They will also learn about taiko drums, how they are made, a general vocabulary for the artform, and kuchishoka - how we say & teach rhythms.
Participants enjoyed a live musical performance while learning the history & cultural context of taiko drumming in Japan and the United States. Participants also learned about taiko drums, how they are made, a general vocabulary for the artform, and kuchishoka - how we say & teach rhythms.