Kodo Taiko Drummers

Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. In Japanese the word "Kodo" conveys two meanings: Firstly, 'heartbeat' the primal source of all rhythm. The sound of the great taiko is said to resemble a mother's heartbeat as felt in the womb, and it is no myth that babies are often lulled asleep by its thunderous vibrations. Secondly, read in a different way, the word can mean "children of the drum," a reflection of Kodo's desire to play the drums simply, with the heart of a child.
Since the group's debut at the Berlin Festival in 1981, Kodo has given over 3600 performances on all five continents, spending about a third of the year overseas, a third touring in Japan and a third resting and preparing new material on Sado Island.
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[@paulrevere47]

Saw them live in SF...probably the most moving acoustic concert I've ever experienced...I'm old, been to many live musical interpretations, this group along with Ondekoza are unmatched in mind, Heart and body impression.

[@foggybottom7775]

I too saw them in SF but probably in the late 1990's. I will never forget them

[@pantyman2607]

Das Beste was es diesbezüglich gibt. Meine Hochachtung & Respekt vor diesen Künstlern und Leistungssportlern. Live gesehen am 05.02.2012 in München. Grandios !!!!!!!

[@eveserra]

watching this video is very interesting after the quake in Japan .. drummers and tranquil nature.. what has happened is so opposite ...nature has played the drums this time..and now people will play the drums and built Japan again..

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

Thank you, beautiful

[@willhengst4799]

🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@imrick4077]

💌🕊

[@abejerobontilao7668]

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[@Fisken3390]

Let's Hunt Big Fish

[@michalchik]

@senseiblade01 That is kind of what i meant. i also though the picture choice did not match the energy of the music.

[@IVomitOnYourGod]

@michalchik They are perfect.

[@Mrgaxx88]

great ...

[@chouchounette76]

trop bon^^

[@FoxyFleets]

anyone know what the small drums at 1.18 are called?

[@Daruma_Studio]

Those are called kodaiko

[@IvanSakata]

The small drums are called shimes

[@ytubepuppy]

Shime-daiko

[@michalchik]

pictures do not match the music

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

Why?

[@michalchik]

@@ursulaschlapbach311 I perceived explosive energy in the drumming, but most of the video was tranquil scenes of nature. Yang music, Yin images. That of course is just my opinion and emotional impression. They are both good on their own but they don't feel like they go together with me

[@ytubepuppy]

Absolute worst camera work I've ever seen.