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NORTHWEST TAIKO

of Seattle Washington

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NORTHWEST TAIKO

For hundreds of years, people in Japan used the sacred taiko drum to drive away evil spirits, bring rain and offer thanks for a bountiful crop, and, in ancient times, to call warriors to gather and arm themselves. As a taiko group in the States, the members of Northwest Taiko use the power of the drum combined with movement for a dynamic form of expression.

Along with drums, members of Northwest Taiko sing, dance, play fue (a Japanese bamboo flute) and strike small metallic percussion instruments. Some works the group performs are contemplative and religious; others are playful and exuberant. Their extraordinary performance will leave your heart pounding!

From their first show on the second story of a Seattle Japanese restaurant in 1984, Northwest Taiko has grown into one of the most exciting performing groups in the Northwest. Their numerous performances include appearances at Bumbershoot, Northwest Folklife, the Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival and Meany Hall. They have also been warmly received in Canada, Montana, and Oregon, as well as numerous cities across Washington state.

Through their performances, demonstrations and workshops, Northwest Taiko promotes a strong cultural awareness of Asian American culture.

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Contact Info:

mailto:northwesttaiko@attbi.com

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Northwest Taiko, Seattle, WA March 2003

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