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About Us

Makoto Taiko, originally Shumei America Taiko Group, began in 1999 under the leadership of Steven Tokunaga. Steven had undergone six months of intensive taiko training in Japan before founding Shumei America Taiko almost a decade later. Makoto Taiko continues to expand in number and performs at an ever-expanding list of venues throughout the U.S. including most recently, the Cathedral of the Lady of Angels in downtown Los Angeles and Level 3 in Hollywood. In 2009, Makoto Taiko celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a big concert in August featuring collaborations with a number of accomplished guest artists including Grand Taiko Master Seiichi Tanaka.

Makoto Taiko is based in Pasadena, CA and performs under the instruction of Koji Nakamura, former leader of the Shumei Taiko Ensemble, and 2007 Grammy(R) Award-winner as a part of Paul Winter's collaborative album, "Crestone".

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