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Kaminari Taiko was founded in 1996 by Jay Mochizuki along with a number of talented musicians from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. The members diligently trained under world-acclaimed taiko masters, including Daihachi Oguchi, Seiichi Tanaka, Kenny Endo, and Takemasa Ishikura to learn the fundamental skills, philosophy and the spirit of this centuries-old Japanese tradition.
During the past eighteen years, Kaminari has toured to over 20 cities, performed hundreds of concerts for live audiences exceeding 150,000, and developed into a prominent performing taiko group.
In addition to stage performances at theaters, festivals, and other cultural celebrations, Kaminari performers continually refine their skills through training at their own dojo (studio) and provide weekly taiko lessons for students at all levels, plus an elementary school after-school program and workshops for groups in our community.
Kaminari's public awareness/support programs have been recognized by many organizations, including the Consulate General of Japan in Houston, the City of Houston, Camp for All, the Japan America Society, the Asia Society, the Japan Business Association of Houston, and the Houston Independent School District.
Kaminari's unique style of dynamic taiko performance is inspired by the traditional values of Japanese art and propulsive, toe-tapping world beats. The group's high-energy shows are powered by an arsenal of over 30 professional-quality taiko. Kaminari Taiko enjoys sharing the spirit of taiko with audiences throughout Texas and beyond.