A 15th anniversary celebration of the documentary, "Big Drum: Taiko in the United States" and conversation with curator Sojin Kim, filmmaker Akira Boch, and featured performers Kenny Endo (Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble), Kay Fukumoto (Maui Taiko), Teddy Yoshikami (Soh Daiko), and PJ Hirabayashi (Artistic Director Emeritus, San Jose Taiko). The program was streamed live on July 24, 2020.
Featuring America’s pioneering taiko figures, this film, produced for the 2005 exhibition of the same name, documents the development of American taiko and includes interviews and footage of drum-making and performances that reflect the ongoing transformation and diversification of this exciting performing art.
WATCH THE FILM: • BIG DRUM: Taiko in the...
The documentary is also available on DVD at the JANM Store. The DVD also features extras, including historical footage and excerpts from the documentary "Taiko: The Music of the Japanese Drums" (1977). Purchase it here: janmstore.com/products/big-dr...
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