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With the power of an elemental force of nature, men and women play with the passion of complete abandon, fully committing their bodies and spirits to the beautiful, precise choreography and powerful, surging rhythms expressed by taiko. Using a background of thunderous drums, graceful movement and colorful pageantry, Burlington Taiko provides a unique opportunity for entertainment and education. Since 1987, Burlington Taiko has been mesmerizing audiences with the powerful, spellbinding and propulsive sounds of the taiko. Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, Burlington Taiko performers use the power and beauty of taiko to transcend cultural barriers and to foster greater understanding of the Japanese American culture. The group has twice been recognized by the International Taiko community, having been selected to perform at both the 30th and 40th International Taiko Festival in San Francisco, the 1999 North American Taiko Conference in Los Angeles and the Gaina Festival in Yona
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We play at Schools, Festivals, Weddings, College Events, Parades
Traditional—Osuwa Taiko, Nagano Prefecture It is said that if the dragon circles over the village thrice, a good crop is foretold. Here the drummers call upon the dragon god three times to help humanity.
Yomu, a composition by senior member Harry Grabenstein, was inspired by Irish and Burundi rhythms. The syllables, yo and mu, are from one of several Japanese counting systems and mean four and six. This piece travels back and forth between 4/4 and 6/4 tim
TSUNAMI composed by Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka The O-Daiko is the most physically demanding drum to play. Tsunami, like the terrifying ocean phenomenon it is named after, is a surging, wave-like melody that builds to a series of O-Daiko solos
Composed by Stuart Paton, Performed at the East Coast Taiko Conference
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Performing Group
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Nonprofit - Independent
Year Founded:
1987
Institution/Business Type:
Performing Group
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Nonprofit - Independent
Year Founded:
1987
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Music - Ethnic / WorldAdditional Disciplines:
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$350NEST Eligible Artist
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$350 - $10,000State of Residence:
VermontMinimum Number of Performers:
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