Various Artists - Japanese Drums (2019)

rom Autumn harvest festivals to traditional Japanese folklore steeped in rich history, this album shows the diversity and power of the Japanese drums. From stories of ship-crews being saved by the organization of synchronized beats, to a picturesque soundscape of waves in the sea, to a peaceful thankfulness for loved ones and nature, this release is full of sound stories. This release also features purification drumming heard in Buddhist temples before, during and after ceremonies and a famous taiko drum beat symbolizing the sounds of samurai riding on horseback.

Tracklist:
01. Joji Hirota & The Taiko Drummers - Harvest (7:52)
02. Wadaiko Matsuriza - Rikimaru (10:13)
03. Tomoe-ryu Yutakadaiko - Kaikyo (3:48)
04. Joji Hirota - Akita (7:44)
05. Joji Hirota; Pete Lockett - Hisho (5:41)
06. Hiten Ryu Daiko; Joji Hirota - Apotheosis (10:00)
07. Hiten Ryu Daiko; Joji Hirota - Kin no Mai (8:21)
08. Joji Hirota & The London Taiko Drummers - Inochi no Oto (7:29)
09. Wadaiko Matsuriza - Oni-mo-naku (2:24)
10. Nihon Daiko - Ten-Chi (4:37)
11. KyoShinDo - Fuujin (4:23)