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和太鼓祭座(Wadaiko Matsuriza) is Japanese traditional style drums taiko player group. See profile on their web site:http://www.matsuriza.net/e/Profile-e.htm for info. .

ITAITAIKO is the project of Itay Berger (aka Kukan Dub Lagan). Itay is 31 years old and comes from Jerusalem/Israel. He started listening to trance music since he was 16 years old. Besides going to parties he sometimes also worked at parties as a sound engineer. His decision to make music was strongly inflenced by his trip to Ibiza in 1997-8 and visited Juan's (Muses Rapt) studio. Since then he also started to dj in Israel and abroad at mostly underground parties along big names such Space Cat, Sunshay (COMPACT), Yaniv (Cosmophlis), The Delta, Future Prophecy, Yoda-P.Cok, Banzi (GMS) and...

Taikoza (太鼓座) is a New York-based Japanese Taiko drum and dance ensemble that uses the deep and powerful rhythms of the Taiko drums, stringed instruments, metal percussion and bamboo flutes to create an electrifying energy and a highly visual musical art form. Drawing from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza has created an original and high-energy sound that transcends national boundaries. Taikoza has thrilled audiences all over the world with its highly educational and artistic programs. Official site:http://www.taikoza.com/ .

TaikOz is a percussion - largely taiko - ensemble based in Sydney, Australia. The ensemble was founded in 1997 by Ian Cleworth and shakuhachi dai-shihan, grand master Riley Lee. The group now features eight performers, all exponents of wadaiko, or Japanese drumming. TaikOz performs year-round, as well as providing classes to interested members of the public. The ensemble has released three CDs: Taiko No Sekai, Live At Angel Place (a live recording, also released on DVD) and Daichi... Big Earth. The group has collaborated with leading instrumentalists, including Eitetsu Hayashi. The group's official website is www.taikoz.com. .

Matsuriza perform Japanese Taiko Drumming. More information about Matsuriza can be found on their website: http://www.matsuriza.com/ .