Nami | Watsonville Taiko Group | TEDxPaloAlto

View a stunning, energizing performance by Watsonville Taiko Group, with original composition by Artistic Director Ikuyo Conant.
Watsonville Taiko Group (WTG), founded by Jim Hooker in 1991, is a taiko drumming community of performers and supporters. Ikuyo Conant, artistic director since 1992, sets the group’s goal to strive through exploration of taiko to develop an art that combines drumming with folklore, mythology and symbolism. Taiko as folk art is emphasized because it places value on joining with others to keep tradition alive. Important values and social meanings are found in the context of full participation and understanding of cultural traditions. By working together, the group learns that each person is valued as an important member of the community.
This performance was part of TEDxPaloAlto Identity, held on April 2, 2017. For more information about TEDxPaloAlto please visit www.tedxpaloalto.com.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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These women are amazing

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I want to reach this level one day.

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Wonderful!

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Powerful!!!!

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Здорово😊

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Was there a car in the first segment?

[@devind.2136]

most instruments: require precise movements and one slip can ruin a song
taiko: slip ups can be unnoticable or a new part of the song, almost always sounds amazing, you can only sound better as you improve

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this is soo loud in person. it beats thru you lol

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yoga song