Group

Kodō

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".

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Japan
Founded
1981
Labels
Capitol Records
Columbia
DENON
Sheffield Lab
Sony Records
Last updated: November 26th, 2013