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Quetzal, Grammy-winning folk/rock band, Guest Artist
Sumie Kaneko, Shamisen & Koto Virtuoso, Guest Artist
25th Anniversary Concert
Sat / July 19 - 7 pm,
The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown LA
We are excited to announce our 25th Anniversary Concert will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles! Special guests Quetzal (Grammy-winning rock band) and Sumie Kaneko (shamisen and koto virtuoso) join TAIKOPROJECT for an unforgettable evening.
We will present our innovative mix of traditional and modern interpretations of American taiko music with our collection of authentic taiko drums, koto (Japanese harp), vocals, marimba, and shinobue (bamboo flute). The celebration also serves as a dual album release party for our fourth studio album “25” and our long-awaited collaborative EP with Quetzal, “Concrete Saplings.” In addition to performing works featured on the new albums, the ensemble will perform rarely-played songs from past collaborations with KODO veterans Ryutaro Kaneko and Chieko Kojima.
Tickets will go on sale on May 10, 2025!
For more information, visit www.TAIKOPROJECT.com or call (213) 268-4011.
Reserved Seating $35 - $125
Premium Seating Donation campaign will be posted soon!
TAIKOPROJECT’s 25th Anniversary Concert is made possible in part by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts & Culture, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and our many amazing BaseBeat donors.
Help spread the word! Download and share our promo images here!
2020 Collaboration video with guest artist Sumie Kaneko
2016 Documentary about TAIKOPROJECT & Quetzal performing for The Ford’s grand reopening
BaseBeat 2025 Donors
Thank you to our amazing donors who support our creative work and truly help us make our shows happen every year!! If you’d like to support our work and gain access to the best seats in the house, contact us at taikoproject@gmail.com.
Donor list to be posted starting on May 1, 2025.