About Sazanami
Led by Mathew Jacqmin-Kramer, Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble is a performing group featuring members from the Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) Taiko Arts Collective, a member-led arts and culture organization based in Southeast Michigan that has been sharing taiko through education and performance since 2009.
Ensemble taiko descends from a long history of taiko use in traditional Japanese arts, including temple and court music, theater, and festivals. Today, it continues to grow globally as an arts movement that amplifies imaginations, uplifts spirits, and builds community.
In their performances, Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble aims to center the compositions of its own members, whose diverse musical backgrounds blend not only modern and traditional approaches to taiko, but also their experiences with other musical forms, from classical music to metal.