San Jose Taiko

San Jose Taiko, founded in 1973, joined San Francisco Taiko Dojo (est, 1968) and Kinnara Taiko (est. 1969) as only the third Kumi-daiko, or ensemble taiko group, in North America.[1] Initially a youth program at the San Jose Betsuin, a member of the Buddhist Churches of America, the group has evolved into a leading arts group not only in the Japanese American community but also in Asian American arts while maintaining unwaivering allegiance to Japantown, San Jose.[2][3]

San Jose Taiko
OriginSan Jose, California
Years active1973-present
Websitetaiko.org
  1. ^ Terada, Yoshitaka. "Shifting identities of Taiko music in North America". Transcending Boundaries: Asian Musics in North America: 37–60.
  2. ^ Ahlgren, Angie (2018). Drumming Asian America: Taiko, Performance, and Cultural Politics. Oxford University Press. pp. 25–48. ISBN 9780199374052.
  3. ^ KQED (2009-01-21). San Jose Taiko | KQED Spark. Retrieved 2024-06-11 – via YouTube.