The Global Journey of Taiko: From Japan's Shrines to Irish Shores 🇮🇪

In Part 2 of my taiko drumming documentary, we dive deeper into the roots of this powerful tradition. From Tokyo's modern rhythms to the ancient drumming styles of Chichibu, discover how a 300-year-old festival, massive floats, and a family legacy brought taiko to Ireland. Join me as I uncover surprising connections between past and present, tradition and innovation, and explore how taiko's rhythm has traveled across the globe. Watch now and experience the global journey of this extraordinary art form!

🥁 I'm Ruairi Glasheen, and I'm an Irish percussionist, composer and filmmaker based in London.

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How to Play Bodhrán: Begin Your Journey and Develop Your Practice: https://bodhran.teachable.com

Press -
Irish Examiner: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifesty...
BBC Radio 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001...
CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/17/mi...
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WAVES OF THUNDER: PART 2 – Follow The Rhythm
Part 2 Featuring（敬称略）

Hidemitsu Arai　新井 英光 （秩父郷土会）
Miki Grey　グレイ 美希
Kyoudokai Taiko Ireland
Nobuko Ijichi　伊地知 伸子
Experience Japan Taiko Team

Directed and Produced by
Ruairí Glasheen　ルーリー・グラシーン

Director of Photography
Waku Shoji　庄子 和玖

Special Thanks
Keiko Iijima　飯島 桂子

Kindly Supported By the Daiwa Foundation