Kentucky Performing Arts Presents Drum Tao 2022

DRUM TAO 2022 will take place Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the The Brown Theatre.

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More than 800 million around the world have watched DRUM TAO turn drumming and acrobatics into magic through skill, technique and synchronization that leaves audiences in awe. The stage is created through phenomenal performances consisting of Wadaiko-drums and the beautiful melody of Japanese flutes and harps.

More than 800 million around the world have watched DRUM TAO turn drumming and acrobatics into magic through skill, technique and synchronization that leaves audiences in awe. Celebrating 160 years of cultural exchange and friendship between Japan and France, DRUM TAO performed in the opening ceremony of Japonisms 2018 in Paris, France. They also collaborated with the Bolshoi Ballet as the opening act of "Japan Year in Russia" in Moscow, Russia, which was viewed and celebrated by the head of each country.

Newsweek praised DRUM TAO as representing "not only Japanese entertainment but Japan itself." DRUM TAO was awarded the 6th Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Award, Culture Creators Award from Taketa city in Oita prefecture, Outstanding Cultural Contribution from Oita prefecture and Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award from the Japanese government.