ASKA Japanese Drum Troupe

Formed in 1990 by Daigoro Aska, Japanese Drum Troupe ASKA is a [taiko drum] troupe which appears on stage both in Japan and overseas. Fusing the power of the TAIKO drum with the grace of Japanese dance, the players create stage pieces which encourage a fresh discovery of the Japanese esthetic. As well as solos on the giant drum ,powerful drum ensembles and rhythmical drum-kit solos,their performance incorporate music from SHAKUHACHI and SHINOBUE and synthesizer, and elements of KABUKI, NHO and KYOGEN theate