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Nagata Shachu Japanese Taiko and Music Group

Nagata Shachu Japanese Taiko and Music Group

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Nagata Shachu, based in Toronto, Canada, has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko) since its formation in 1998. The group has toured widely throughout Canada, the US and Italy, in addition to major engagements in Lebanon and Mexico. While rooted in the folk drumming traditions of Japan, the ensemble’s principal aim is to rejuvenate this ancient art form by producing innovative and exciting music that seeks to create a new voice for the taiko. Taking its name from founder Kiyoshi Nagata and the Japanese word shachu meaning group, Nagata Shachu, has become renowned for its exacting, physically demanding and energetic performances on the taiko. Their playing is the combination of unbounded spirit and passion with the highest levels of musicianship and discipline. Nagata Shachu has the unique distinction of being the only group outside of Japan with the sponsorship of four major Japanese drum manufacturers...a testament to their mastery of the art form. In addition to having recorded six CDs of original music and six DVDs, Nagata Shachu, has produced its own annual concerts focusing on the presentation of new works. For the last five years, Nagata Shachu has produced a three-concert season, featuring collaborations with both local and international artists.
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Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!

Guild Park and Gardens 201 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nagata Shachu will present "Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!", including a 30-minute hands-on Japanese taiko drum/movement workshop for all ages, followed by an exciting 60-minute taiko concert, and a 10-minute Q&A session. The program will take place in four Scarborough park locations in July and August. In addition to our thunderous taiko drums, the concerts will…

Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!

Cedar Brook Park 91 Eastpark Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nagata Shachu will present "Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!", including a 30-minute hands-on Japanese taiko drum/movement workshop for all ages, followed by an exciting 60-minute taiko concert, and a 10-minute Q&A session. The program will take place in four Scarborough park locations in July and August. In addition to our thunderous taiko drums, the concerts will…

Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!

Prairie Drive Park 119 Pharmacy Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nagata Shachu will present "Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!", including a 30-minute hands-on Japanese taiko drum/movement workshop for all ages, followed by an exciting 60-minute taiko concert, and a 10-minute Q&A session. The program will take place in four Scarborough park locations in July and August. In addition to our thunderous taiko drums, the concerts will…

Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!

Alexmuir Park 205 Alexmuir Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nagata Shachu will present "Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!", including a 30-minute hands-on Japanese taiko drum/movement workshop for all ages, followed by an exciting 60-minute taiko concert, and a 10-minute Q&A session. The program will take place in four Scarborough park locations in July and August. In addition to our thunderous taiko drums, the concerts will…

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