The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer
07/26/24 • 26 min
Grab your bachi and join the Krewe as they sit down with Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), world champion taiko drummer, to explore the sounds of taiko, his personal experiences and approaches to taiko, & his current adventure across the United States performing 1,000 times in all 50 states.
------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------
Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!
------ Past KOJ Episodes on Music ------
The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel (S5E10)
Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)
City Pop & Yu ft. Yu Hayami (S3E14)
Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)
------ Links about Takumi Kato & Peaceful Forest ------
Donate to Support Takumi's Taiko Initiative
NHK World Program about Takumi Kato & "Peaceful Forest"
Performance Here in New Orleans
------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------
Grab your bachi and join the Krewe as they sit down with Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), world champion taiko drummer, to explore the sounds of taiko, his personal experiences and approaches to taiko, & his current adventure across the United States performing 1,000 times in all 50 states.
------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------
Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!
------ Past KOJ Episodes on Music ------
The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel (S5E10)
Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)
City Pop & Yu ft. Yu Hayami (S3E14)
Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)
------ Links about Takumi Kato & Peaceful Forest ------
Donate to Support Takumi's Taiko Initiative
NHK World Program about Takumi Kato & "Peaceful Forest"
Performance Here in New Orleans
------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------
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------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------
Donate today to Japan Society of New Orleans!
Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!
------ Links about Jake Adelstein ------
Jake's Website: Japan Subculture
Pre-Order Tokyo Noir on Amazon
The Evaporated: Gone with the Gods (Jake's Podcast)
------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------
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------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------
Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!
------ Rob's Links ------
How to Travel in Japan Without Speaking Japanese (Audiobook)
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