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Kodō Drummers

Acting
Sado, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Kodō (鼓童) is a professional taiko drumming troupe. Based on Sado Island, Japan, they have had a role in popularizing taiko drumming, both in Japan and abroad. They regularly tour Japan, Europe, and the United States. In Japanese the word "Kodō" conveys two meanings: "heartbeat" the primal source of all rhythm and, read in a different way, the word can mean "children of the drum".

Personal Details

Gender
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Place of Birth
Sado, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

鼓童
Kodo