Fushu Daiko Presents HIBIKI - Echoes of the Drum

Fushu Daiko, South Florida’s premiere Japanese taiko drumming ensemble, presents “HIBIKI – Echoes of the Drum”, a heart pounding and mesmerizing journey from the roots of modern taiko drumming in Japan to the shores of America.

HIBIKI – Echoes of the Drum, is a once in a lifetime gathering of over thirty-five taiko drummers and musicians from Fushu Daiko (South Florida), Japan Drum Club - Wako Daiko, Wadaiko Daigen Gumi, and Taiko Shonin Medetai (Japan).

This concert will feature a very special and honored guest, the founder of taiko drumming in the United States, Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka from San Francisco Taiko Dojo. Tanaka-sensei is a National Endowment of the Arts Fellow who brought taiko drumming to the United States in1968. His music is featured in the movie soundtracks for Apocalypse Now, The Right Stuff and contributed to the films Return of the Jedi and Rising Sun.

In Japan, taiko drumming is used in festivals, religious ceremonies and special events. HIBKIKI – Echoes of the Drum celebrates the connection of the people and music of Japan and America.

Founded in 1990, Fushu Daiko’s not-for-profit mission is to engage, educate, and enrich the South Florida community through performances, community workshops, and classes at the South Florida Taiko Dojo in Davie, FL. These exciting performances integrate the resounding rhythms of taiko drums with dance and traditional Japanese instruments, koto, shinobue, shakuhachi and shamisen. HIBIKI - Through echoing drums, honor the past, cherish today and aspire for tomorrow.

Funding provided by Broward County Cultural Division.