Taiko Drums
S1 E17 September 4, 2014 0h 28m
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Overview
Japan's taiko drums—made in many shapes and sizes, played at various occasions—are an ancient heritage. Originally taiko were an integral part of festivals and rituals, used to summon the gods. In recent years, taiko drumming has been admired as a form of music in its own right. Our guest this time is Hitoshi Mogi, a taiko expert at the National Theatre who has exhaustive knowledge of Japanese drumming traditions. And in Plus One, getting in shape with taiko!
Guest Stars
Hitoshi Mogi
Self - Expert
Nozomi Iida
Self - Expert
Kenjiro Ishida
Self - Expert