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Third clip from this unknown (to me) show. The shamisen is played with powerful accompanyment from a taiko drummer. Forgive me for not sharing the artists names, I am relatively new to the Japanese language, let alone ?? (Kanji). I hope I spelled that right :D
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The San Francisco Taiko Dojo visits Taiwan and performs in the 10 Drums International Drum Festival in February, 2005. Here, SFTD performers play individual solos during their signature finale piece, Tsunami.
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On Ensemble - After Rain
Find more about On Ensemble at our website:
http://OnEnsemble .org
"using traditional taiko (Japanese drum) music as a springboard for their contemporary world fusion mix, On Ensemble beautifully combines folk, jazz and rock into a tightly-woven fabric... their innovative vocabulary bends and refreshes the imagination." - CDbaby.com review August 1, 2005
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The Tokyo Marathon 2007 finish line featured various entertainment. One of them were these incredible taiko drummers. The taiko troupe's name is Kodaijin ??? and they are available for hire. Web site at www.geocities.jp/kod aijin_kdj/ Also see photos: http://photoguide.jp /pix/thumbnails.php? album=489