Denver Taiko

Denver Taiko
OriginDenver, Taiko
GenresNorth American Taiko drums, percussion ensemble
Years active1976–present
Websitewww.denvertaiko.org

Denver Taiko is the fourth taiko group founded in North America and the first taiko ensemble outside of California, United States. The group has a close partnership with the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple and performs throughout Colorado and neighboring states. In 2001, Denver Taiko received the Excellence in the Arts Award from Denver Mayor Wellington Webb.[1] Today, Denver Taiko is an ensemble of third, fourth, and fifth generation Japanese Americans with a shared interest in honoring their Japanese American cultural heritage.[2][3][1]

  1. ^ a b *"Denver Taiko." Denver Colorado Insights, News, Reviews & Specials. 23 Apr. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://denvercolorado.org/health-and-fitness/recreation-and-sports/denver-taiko/>.
  2. ^ "About Denver Taiko". www.denvertaiko.org. Archived from the original on 2012-06-01.
  3. ^ "Denver Taiko | Taiko Groups | Discover Nikkei." DiscoverNikkei.org. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.discovernikkei.org/en/taiko/groups/5/>.