Taiko Masala Dojo

Taiko Masala provides taiko drumming performances for concerts, festivals, museums, and schools, alongside an active teaching schedule. The Brooklyn-based troupe performs traditional and contemporary Japanese ensemble drumming, combining martial arts training and discipline with intricate rhythms and choreographed movement. Its performances feature handmade instruments ranging from small handheld drums to a large O-daiko. Shakuhachi, fue, koto, and dance also appear in its programs. Founded in 2001 under the leadership of Suwa-style master drummer Hiro Kurashima, the group carries on the Suwa-style taiko tradition and shares its music with audiences across the United States. It also performs at cultural celebrations and community events in the New York area.