Kenta NAKAGOME

Kenta NAKAGOME
Name:
Kenta NAKAGOME
Date of Birth:
June 1, 1985
Birthplace:
Machida, Tokyo

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Kenta Nakagome entered the Kodo Apprentice Centre in 2004 and became a Kodo member in 2007. On stage, he predominantly plays taiko, showing his unique prowess through drum solos in pieces such as O-daiko and Yatai-bayashi. He is an orthodox taiko player whose powerful, energetic performances make him a favorite with audiences worldwide. Along with performing, Nakagome also composes and directs performances. He is always eager to take part in cross-genre collaborations, recently working with illustrator Seitaro Kuroda, drummer Tatsuya Nakamura, composer Sunao Isaji, and actress Meiko Kaji. Nakagome also performs with fellow Kodo member Yuta Sumiyoshi as Kentataku Yutataku, a quicksilver improv unit that has given livestream performances and released three albums to date. In recent years, he has also taken on teaching roles, offering instruction to Kodo’s next generation and apprentices along with students attending Kodo Taiko School online from all over Japan and around the world.

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