YAMATO, a Japanese world music group specializing in traditional taiko drums,
was founded in 1993 by Masa Ogawa. Based in Nara, Japan, the ensemble initially
consisted of five men and five women. Throughout their career, YAMATO has
performed over a thousand times in front of more than one million people across
twenty countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Notable performances include
shows at the Casino de Paris in France from January 15 to February 3, 2008, and
March 15 to 27, 2011. The group's performances are known for their modern
staging, which includes intricate light...