Kodo February 9, 2013

In Japan, the name “Kodo” carries two meanings, “heartbeat” or “children of the drum.” And for these superb performers it represents the company’s desire to play taiko purely, “with the heart of a child.” But there is nothing childlike in the primal beat of a Kodo performance. Although the company plays a variety of instruments, it’s their massive drums weighing as much as 900 pounds that mesmerize the audience. Seeing Kodo is an unforgettable experience.