Kodo is a group whose activities are centered on the Japanese drum, or 'taiko'. While exploring the countless byways of the traditional performing arts we strive to create something new for the modern

Since Kodo's debut at the Berlin Festival in 1981, one third of the year has spent touring Japan, a third on Sado Island, and the rest of the year touring overseas. On our 'One Earth Tour' we have given

KODO Discography / recordings 1988 Ubu-Suna 産土 (うぶすな) 1989 Blessing of the Earth 1990 Irodori 彩 Gold Disc Award for Japanese classical music 1991 Gathering 1991 Mono-Prism モノプリズム 1992 Kaiki 回帰 1993 Best