Join us on October 4th, 2025 at 2pm PT for our next TaikoVentures Watch Party, featuring excerpts from the San Francisco Taiko Dojo's 40th Anniversary International Taiko Festival in 2008. Guest groups and artists include Megumu Nishino, Ringtaro Tateishi, Fushu Daiko, Kenny Endo, Burlington Taiko, Shasta Taiko, Fubuki Daiko, Seido Kobayashi , O Edo Sukeroku […]
Taiko legends Kenny Endo, Russel Baba, Jeanne Mercer, and the phenomenal bassist Gary Fitzgerald, come together for a 3-night showcase of improvised music. On April 25, 26, and 27th, all three performances will be streamed live from Mt. Shasta; this genre-bending fusion blends jazz, taiko, and world music into something entirely new. The weekend pass […]
Taiko legends Kenny Endo, Russel Baba, Jeanne Mercer, and the phenomenal bassist Gary Fitzgerald, come together for a 3-night showcase of improvised music. On April 25, 26, and 27th, all three performances will be streamed live from Mt. Shasta; this genre-bending fusion blends jazz, taiko, and world music into something entirely new. The weekend pass […]
Taiko legends Kenny Endo, Russel Baba, Jeanne Mercer, and the phenomenal bassist Gary Fitzgerald, come together for a 3-night showcase of improvised music. On April 25, 26, and 27th, all three performances will be streamed live from Mt. Shasta; this genre-bending fusion blends jazz, taiko, and world music into something entirely new. The weekend pass […]
We are thrilled to announce TaikoVentures’ Inaugural Silent Auction—a unique opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items and unforgettable experiences donated by our talented resident artists and members of the extended taiko community! This auction directly supports the TaikoVentures Hui, an organization dedicated to empowering Taiko Vocationists—the passionate individuals who make their living perpetuating the art […]
The results are in… We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the TaikoVentures Members’ Raffle! ✨ A huge congratulations to all the lucky winners! We’ll be reaching out to you via email with details on how to claim your prize. 💌 And a HUGE thank you to everyone who joined the Hui to support taiko […]
We at TaikoVentures are thankful for the time and energy that our community contributes to the art of taiko. On Sunday, December 1st, we will be launching 12 Days of Taiko, a joyful celebration of taiko culture, artistry, and community! CLICK HERE for a video message from TaikoVentures Founder Sue Yuen! What to Expect... Each […]
Tule Lake Taiko history as told by Stan Shikuma: ‘For the last 20 years or more, the Tule Lake Pilgrimage has presented taiko at each Culture Night program in the form of Tule Lake Taiko -- ephemeral in makeup, eternal in spirit, ecstatic in performance. The first taiko at a Tule Lake Pilgrimage was in […]
We are thrilled to present to you our first digital content drop. Over the past year, our team has been curating digital content that will be made available to our TaikoVentures Hui members on “double-digit” days. The videos are available on a password-protected playlist. The password will change every month. Here's what you will see: […]
Sunday, March 31st, 2024, 1:00 to 3:00 pm PDT LIVE Broadcast on the TaikoVentures Facebook Page Cost: Free Featuring: Seiichi Tanaka and the San Francisco Taiko Dojo Jeanne Mercer, Russel Baba, and Shasta Taiko Masato Baba, Shoji Kameda, Michelle Fujii, Yuta Kato and On Ensemble Ride the high of Saturday’s LegacyLab with Jeanne Mercer, we […]
CLICK HERE to REGISTER “When I first saw taiko, it was an unexpected revelation. My reaction was emotional, visceral, and something else --- something that surprised me --- the voice of the drums was the spirit of my ancestors, speaking to me…when I joyously gaze at the mountain from the outdoor stage at ShastaYama, I […]
TAIKOPROJECT brings its annual home concert to Malibu for the first time in Summer 2023! American taiko pioneers Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer, and virtuoso Sumie Kaneko join the ensemble in a mix of traditional and modern interpretations of taiko music for one night only. Along with the ensemble’s array of enormous taiko drums, instruments […]
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