Carnegie Hall Citywide: Soh Daiko
Event Description
Soh Daiko by Kim Nakashima.
A Soh Daiko performance makes Japanese taiko drumming as exciting to see as it is to hear, with high-octane rhythms brought to life through vibrant choreography and athleticism.
The ensemble layers in a wide-ranging world of sounds to complement the powerful drumming, playing bamboo flutes, brass bells, conch shells, gongs, and more. Experience taiko drumming like you never have before.
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Lead support for Carnegie Hall Citywide is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Hearst Foundations.
Additional support provided by Northwell Health, Official Healthcare Partner of Carnegie Hall.
Event Date:
Saturday March 29
At 3:00 pm
Location:
Mainstage Theater
A Bit of History
Soh Daiko was the first taiko drumming group to be established on the East Coast of the United States. The organization was established in 1979.
A variety of instruments, including bamboo flutes, brass bells, conch shells, gongs, African shekere, and others, are utilized by the band in the performance of a variety of songs and pieces that are adapted from other musical styles.
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Soh Daiko's performance is more than just playing drums; it also incorporates dynamic movement and choreography, demonstrating physical strength, endurance, and vitality, all of which contribute to the excitement of the taiko performance.
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