Burlington Taiko brings traditional Japanese art to Middlebury
As a guest of the Performing Arts Series of Middlebury College, Burlington Taiko visited Middlebury on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 to introduce the community to the ancient Japanese tradition of taiko. The rhythmic and deep resonance of the drums created a musical effect of powerful beats that listeners of all ages could feel. The performances, as well as the history of this ancient art, captivated the Middlebury community not only on the days of the performances but in the workshops leading up to them.