According to a long-time member of Taiko, Joshua Lau ’26, these three words encapsulate the student group. Taiko is an ancient Japanese drum tradition dating back to the sixth century C.E., and it has ...

They brought with them a collection of drums and bachi, which are Japanese drumsticks, to the performance. Matt said he first began drumming in 1996 in Japan, where he lived for 15 years.

Members of Sonoma County Taiko share ancient art form through drum beats. The nonprofit’s roots date back to 1994 when a Japanese group performed at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa.

First up, was the Taiko Body Chant, requiring feet apart, knees bent and bachi (straight, wooden Japanese drum sticks) held straight out. KGUN 9.

Acclaimed San Francisco Taiko performers evicted 03:00. SAN FRANCISCO -- A beloved Bay Area music institution is getting forced out of its South San Francisco practice studio after a massive rent ...