Japanese drumming in Western Massachusetts
Mountain River Taiko is the only Japanese drumming group in western Massachusetts. We are a multi-generational community group sharing our love for taiko in the Connecticut River Valley region for over 10 years.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are excited to announce our first self-produced show since our 10th Anniversary Concert in 2022!
Please join us on Sunday, November 3 from 3:00 - 5:00pm for Bunka no Hi (文化の日): A Culture Day Celebration with Mountain River Taiko & Friends. We have a full slate of guest performers joining us on-stage including fellow taiko performers, koto and shakuhachi, Okinawan eisa, and shishimai (lion dance).
This event is FREE and open to the public; donations gratefully accepted.
Stick around after the show for a free, family-friendly shishimai workshop from 5:00 - 6:00pm!
Supported by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Flexible Funding Grant.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, September 20, 2024 6:00PM @ Emily Williston Memorial Library and Museum (Easthampton, MA) More Information
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ Northampton: Northampton Neighbors' DoozyDo Parade. More information
Sunday, November 3, 2024 3:00 - 5:00PM @ Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity: Bunka no Hi (文化の日): A Culture Day Celebration with Mountain River Taiko & Friends. More information
5:00PM - 6:00PM: FREE Shishimai Workshop with Eien Hunter-Ishikawa follows the show!
Interested in learning more about playing taiko? Mountain River Taiko offers a beginner program that takes a deep dive into taiko fundamentals.
Add the thunderous sound of taiko to your next event! Mountain River Taiko is available for performances for a variety of locales, lengths, and budgets.
Taiko fuses rhythm and movement; mind, soul, and body. Playing together brings people together. Try your hand at the big drums!
Mountain River Taiko is grateful for the support of the Mass Cultural Council through its Cultural Sector Recovery Grants program.
We are a proud recipient of a Flexible Funding Grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts! Thank you to the CFWM for supporting a vibrant local arts community in our region!
