This concert was born from the desire to bring Japanese drumming, taiko, closer to the audience through an artistic and cultural experience.
Our goal was not only to share the strength and energy of this ancient art form but also to reveal its ability to express emotion, movement, and connection.
Throughout the program, we shared glimpses of taiko’s history, from its roots in temples and battlefields in Japan to the contemporary stage, exploring different styles and rhythms that make this art so unique.
Each piece told its own story: from the joyful Tanuki to the power and precision of Jack Bazaar and Swinging Slow and Fast, performed in the Naname style, which we had the honor to learn directly from renowned international masters.
One of the most memorable moments of the evening was our collaboration with Juan Valero, who joined us on stage playing the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, the shinobue.
Together, we performed Natsu Matsuri (“Summer Festival”) — a celebration of sound, rhythm, and harmony between two instruments deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
The dialogue between the beat of the taiko and the breath of the flute created a magical atmosphere that filled the cloister with joy, movement, and emotion.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Cultural Association Ciudad de Hueste, for making this concert possible and for inviting us to close the Music and Heritage series with our performance.
And, of course, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us that night — your warmth, energy, and applause made us feel truly at home.
For us, taiko is more than percussion — it is visual music in motion, a way of connecting body, mind, and spirit.
Each strike, breath, and silence was a way of sharing what moves us most: our passion for this art form and its power to connect cultures.
Thank you for being part of it! 🥁❤️
