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Feel the power of the taiko drum in this special director’s cut of this explosive performance created just for Chicago! The master drummers of Kodo explore the boundless possibilities of this traditional Japanese instrument as they combine elegant music with striking physical feats. Over the last 40 years, Kodo has circled the globe, giving more than 7,000 thundering performances on five continents.

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Taiyo Onoda, one of the youngest members of Kodo, says, "When we perform as an ensemble, we’re playing as one. So we’re opening our ears and eyes. And we’re kind of making a physical and mental connection between all of us."
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