Hosted by the Timms Centre for the Arts (112 St 87 Ave) on Saturday March 5 at 7:00 pm and Sunday March 6 at 2:00 pm, this show is a celebration of three decades of drumming and how our music has defined our journey. Taiko is traditional Japanese drumming that has undergone a modernization since the 1950’s that has resulted in the kumidaiko or ensemble-style taiko that we see today.

Taiko is popular with audiences due to its high energy, driving rhythms, and beautiful choreography. Drummers come from all ages and ethnicities, and find taiko is a great way to share Japanese culture and art. Kita no Taiko is the original Japanese drumming group in Alberta, and one of the oldest in Canada. Over our long history we have shared the dynamic movements and stunning visuals of our art with communities around the province and abroad. Our wish is to combine the graceful, powerful and uplifting musical and performance elements of taiko to create entertaining and inspiring performances for our audiences. Our 30th anniversary is a very special occasion, so we want to express our love of taiko by sharing it with Edmontonians!