Taiko is fun to watch and listen to. Click on the links below
to get a taste of San Jose Taiko.
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Free
Spirit 
by Roy Hirabayashi (1983)
This piece features four drummers playing together, against each
other, and as soloists.
Gendai
Ni Ikiru
by Gary Tsujimoto (1978)
"Living in the Present" reflects the blending of traditional
and modern rhythms to create a sound that contains a simple taiko
beat with rhythm patterns of jazz.
Hayaku
by Jeremy Nishihara (1994)
The title, "Hayaku" means "quickly". The song
was written with the concept of a driving force that rides, but
does not exceed the limits of control. Hayaku is a display of
speed and energy.
Ei
Ja Nai Ka?
by PJ Hirabayashi (1994)
(translation: "Isn't it good?") "Ei Ja Nai Ka?"
is inspired by the folk festivals of Japan, particularly Kokura
Gion Matsuri of Kyushu and Awa Odori of Shikoku. Festivals have
a special gift of calling people - "Come gather together,
forget about the clamor and frenzy of daily life, live for the
moment and release the beckoning spirit from within."
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3
minute video sample: San Jose Taiko in Concert
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