While we consider ourselves to be an Australian taiko group by virtue of the fact that we are based in Sydney and perform mostly contemporary music by Australian composers, there is no doubt that Japan is at the heart of what Taikoz does. It’s like we speak Japanese, but with a heavy Australian accent! So, it’s no real surprise that we are soon playing in a concert at the Sydney Opera House that features a wide and intriguing range of Japanese performing arts. Nihon Buyo, Okinawan Eisa, Sword Dance, and koto - i.e. long-time friend and collaborator - Satsuki Odamura will perform alongside Taikoz and our own Sydney Onikenbai Club. If you're fascinated – or just plain curious – about Japanese performing arts culture, then I heartily recommend you book for »Japan Spectacular« | December 16 | The Studio, Sydney Opera House.
To cap off a very busy 2024, Taikoz ends the Sydney year (we're off to Singapore later in November!) with three performances of Lion Dogs,...
Japan Spectacular
16 Dec 2019
While we consider ourselves to be an Australian taiko group by virtue of the fact that we are based in Sydney and perform mostly contemporary music by Australian composers, there is no doubt that Japan is at the heart of what Taikoz does. It’s like we speak Japanese, but with a heavy Australian accent! So, it’s no real surprise that we are soon playing in a concert at the Sydney Opera House that features a wide and intriguing range of Japanese performing arts. Nihon Buyo, Okinawan Eisa, Sword Dance, and koto - i.e. long-time friend and collaborator - Satsuki Odamura will perform alongside Taikoz and our own Sydney Onikenbai Club. If you're fascinated – or just plain curious – about Japanese performing arts culture, then I heartily recommend you book for »Japan Spectacular« | December 16 | The Studio, Sydney Opera House.