Nagata Shachu

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FLOW featuring Masayuki Sakamoto

Nagata Shachu’s finale concert as part of its 25th Anniversary 2021-2022 concert season: In FLOW, on June 10, 2023 at Hart House Theatre, Nagata Shachu and next-generation Japanese taiko soloist Masayuki Sakamoto will embrace flow – the mental state in which a person is fully....
Nagata Shachu announces its 25th Anniversary Concert Season

In November 1998, Nagata Shachu debuted as a professional taiko group....
Augmented Reality Poster

Learn the stories of Nagata Shachu through an augmented reality poster..
New Video – Nagata Shachu

A short video about Nagata Shachu and its activities..
360 Video

Watch Nagata Shachu's 360 degree performance..
Virtual Taiko

Nagata Shachu launches its Virtual Taiko and Resource Website..

Upcoming Performances

May Sat

Together We Rise – Celebrate Scarborough Asian Festival

Free!

Jun Sat

Czech and Slovak Festival of Canada

Free!

Reviews

Athletic Fireworks

“The physical intensity of their performance, as well as their mechanical efficiency and almost inhuman rhythmic accuracy, was unstoppable. That it could be done with such unique grace of movement and confidence is wholly unbelievable; athletic fireworks stippling the Elora Festival’s worthy closing ceremony.”

Dawn Stevenson, Guelph Mercury

City’s musical treasures

“Nagata Shachu is one of our city’s musical treasures… I’ve seen the group, led by Canadian-born taiko master Kiyoshi Nagata, several times over its history and its performances are invariably filled with a high level of ensemble musicianship coupled with mental and corporeal discipline.”

Andrew Timar , Whole Note

Unforgettable Experience

“Nagata Shachu primal drum concert an unforgettable experience.” Full Review.

Ken Keaton, Palm Beach Daily News

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About

Nagata Shachu, based in Toronto, Canada, has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko) since its formation in 1998. The group has toured widely throughout Canada, the US and Italy, in addition to Lebanon and Mexico, performing in major theatres, concert halls, and festivals.

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