Japanese Drums

Powerful rolling thunder from up to twenty-five drums with chappa (cymbals), dora (gong), shinobue (flute), atari-gane (bell), horagai (shell trumpet). Stirring and mesmerizing rhythms present the full array of Japanese drumming: Traditional festival music, mythological fights between goblins and demons, farewell to soldiers going into battle etc., as well as modern compositions. Extensive documentation plus many photos.