Kenny Endo

Taiko artist, Kenny Endo explores new possibilities for the ancient Japanese taiko. Starting in 1975 with Kinnara Taiko and San Francisco Taiko Dojo, Kenny later spent ten years in Japan working with Osuwa Daiko and O Edo Sukeroku Taiko. He received his natori in hogaku hayashi from the Mochizuki school and studied Edo Bayashi in the Wakayama style. He is a performer, composer, and instructor based in Honolulu where he is artistic director of the Taiko Center of the Pacific. Kenny regularly performs original music with his ensemble as well as through collaborations with artists from around the world. Kenny is proud to perform on taiko provided courtesy of Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten.

Affiliation: Taiko Center of the Pacific