EITETSU HAYASHI (林英哲), a Hiroshima native, started his Taiko carrier as a founding member and the premier performer of the world-renowned groups “SADO-ONDEKOZA” and “KODO”. After leading these companies for eleven years, EITETSU became independent in 1982. As the first Taiko soloist of his kind, EITETSU created a new method of soloing “O-Daiko” performance requiring techniques and physical stamina previously unknown in traditional Japanese “Taiko” playing. Using a unique combination of Taiko drums, he created and performed original music, and as a pioneer of a countless succession … read more
EITETSU HAYASHI (林英哲), a Hiroshima native, started his Taiko carrier as a founding member and the premier performer of the world-renowned groups “SADO-ONDEKOZA” and “KODO”. After leading these companies for eleven years, EITETSU became independent in 1982. As the first Taiko soloist of his k… read more
EITETSU HAYASHI (林英哲), a Hiroshima native, started his Taiko carrier as a founding member and the premier performer of the world-renowned groups “SADO-ONDEKOZA” and “KODO”. After leading these companies for eleven years, EITETSU became independent in 1982. As the first Taiko soloist of his kind, EITETSU created a new method of soloing “O-Daiko” performance requi… read more