There are many great taiko groups in North America and the taiko community is a wonderful resource for all those interested in the artform. If you'd like to find a group in your area feel free to contact us and we'll try to put you in touch with the nearest taiko group.
We are also adding links to other artists we like. Go out and support the arts!!
- Online Taiko resources
| www.miyamoto-unosuke.co.jp | English language website of Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten. |
| www.taiko.com | Rolling Thunder: on-line taiko resource. |
| www.taikoinfo.org | In-depth information on the instruments themselves. |
| www.miyoshidaiko.com | Mark Miyoshi is the premiere taiko maker in North America. |
| www.shastataiko.com | Shasta Taiko led by taiko pioneers Jeanne Mercer and Russel Baba. |
| www.taiko.org | Homepage of San Jose Taiko one of North America's leading taiko groups. |
| www.taikoarts.com | Homepage of the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble. Endo is one of North America's foremost innovators and performers of taiko music. |
| www.taikoproject.com | Featuring three members of the On Ensemble as well as other young leading taiko artists, taiko project will be touring spring of 2006. Check this site for dates and info! | stanford taiko | Stanford Taiko's homepage. Stanford Taiko is one of a growing number of collegiate taiko groups and hosted the first Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational. | kyodo taiko | The first collegiate group of it's kind, UCLA's Kyodo Taiko will be hosting this year's Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational. |
| Quetzal | Quetzal rocks the house. Their music draws from traditional influences but is completely their own. Their albums are a must have and their live shows are even better. If they come to your area you must see them. Period. |
| Hiroshima | Hiroshima has been making albums with their unique blend of koto, taiko and other Japanese musical elements with funky pop, urban and jazz sensibilities. Shoji joined the band in 2003 and recently recorded with the band on their latest CD, "OBON". |
