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ShastaYama 2010 Guest Artist

TaikoProject

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"TaikoProject is one of the most exciting next generation ensembles playing today. They play with sheer pleasure and consummate skill, telling a story of taiko that is deeply personal and recognizably universal."

           Marty Wolleson, UCSD Art Power! La Jolla, CA
Founded in 2000, the Los Angeles based TaikoProject is an ensemble of emerging young American taiko drummers dedicated to promoting and advancing American taiko.

Their work balances the traditional and rich history of American taiko with a contemporary edge, exploring new dimensions in the art form.

TaikoProject has toured its uplifting style of taiko nationwide and abroad.

TaikoProject was awarded First Place at the 2005 Tokyo International Taiko Contest in Japan, the first foreign group to win the contest.

In 2009, TaikoProject performed for the 81st Academy Awards in a musical medley of Best Picture and Best Song winner, "Slumdog Millionaire."

Besides maintain a performing ensemble, TaikoProject's program includes leading and instructing Los Angeles community based Bombu Taiko and youth group, Kitsune Taiko.