The Healing Power of Japanese Taiko Drumming

Описание: In Part 4 of my taiko documentary Waves of Thunder, we explore the raw power and healing potential of taiko drumming in Tokyo. Amid the city’s chaotic rhythm, I meet Kaoly Asano, a leading force in Japan’s modern taiko scene. Her electrifying style reflects the pulse of post-war Tokyo—but beneath the energy lies a story of deep transformation. Can the primal force of Japanese taiko truly heal? Discover how rhythm became Kaoly’s path to resilience and rediscovery.

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

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WAVES OF THUNDER: PART 4 – Rhythms That Heal

Part 4 Featuring

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Kaoly Asano 浅野香
https://www.instagram.com/kaolygocoo/...

GOCOO 和太皷バンド ‪@gocootaiko‬

TAWOO 和太皷タヲ

Emily Harada https://taiko.substack.com


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

Director of Photography
Waku Shoil 庄子 和玖

Special Thanks
Keiko Iijima　飯島 桂子

Kindly Supported By the Daiwa Foundation ‪@TheDaiwaFoundation‬