Soh Daiko performing "Miyake" (March 2015) Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series, New York City

Soh Daiko - New York City's original Taiko (Japanese drum) ensemble.
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Video recording, audio recording & mastering by Chung Wan Choi.
About the piece:
This style of drumming originates in the festivals of Miyake island, Japan. The world famous taiko group KODO adapted the basic elements to create the dynamic stage version audiences have become familiar with. This performance of Miyake is Soh Daiko's own interpretation, based on elements taught to them by KODO.
About Soh Daiko:
Established in 1979 as the first taiko ensemble on the East Coast, Soh Daiko has a 35-year performance history that includes some of the most prestigious venues and largest arts events in New York and beyond, including: Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, SummerStage, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The American Museum of Natural History, The Smithsonian, and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Soh Daiko also performs annually at many local festivals including Brooklyn Botanic Garden's hugely popular Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom festival), Japan Day @ Central Park festival, the Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival, the New York Obon Festival.
Soh Daiko's repertoire ranges from the traditional to the contemporary, from whisper quiet to the thunderous. Paired with dynamic choreography, they create an electrifying performance experience for audiences young and old. Soh Daiko has been featured on NPR, Sesame Street, and Reading Rainbow, and has also performed with KoЯn and Kanye West.

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I always picture a group of "Samurai" on horseback racing across a beach towards the enemies when I hear this music, it's one of my favorites and Soh daiko is one of my favorite music groups!