‘The whole body listens’ – Kodo and TaikOz in concert

‘The whole body listens’ – Kodo and TaikOz in concert

In an exciting collaboration, TaikOz, Australia’s premier taiko ensemble, joins Kodo, one of Japan’s best known drumming ensemble for a national Australian concert tour, featuring Grand Master shakuhachi player Riley Lee. ‘Taiko’ is the generic name given to a Japanese drum which has evolved into a spectrum of percussion instruments. TaikOz is Australia’s premier taiko ensemble. Established in 1997, TaikOz is guided by three…

Learn to play the Taiko drum!

Learn to play the Taiko drum!

  TaikOz complement their Sydney concerts this week with long weekend workshops in the art of Japanese drumming. The 90 minute long workshops called “Taiko for everyone” will have enthusiasts learning basic techniques as well as a short piece of music. There are insights into the history and concepts behind the art and the pleasure of making music with…