Name:

Shun TAKUMA

Date of Birth:

Oct. 21, 1997

Birthplace:

Mitoyo, Kagawa

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Shun Takuma started playing taiko in a local group when he was six years old. He entered the Kodo Apprentice Centre in 2016 and became a Kodo Member in 2019. On stage, Takuma is mainly featured on taiko drums. As a junior member, he impressed audiences with his physicality when he tackled the coveted Miyake solo position in the 2018 “Michi” performances. Takuma continues to hone his performance of this signature piece, using his entire body to beat out the robust rhythms. His goal is to play taiko that is powerful enough to change someone’s life, just by listening to it.

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