On This DVD you will see some of the world's best Taiko bands in action. Taiko originated from japanese war drumming. Today, Taiko as a musical genre has become very popular worldwide. Ther are now hundreds of Taiko bands. Traditional Taiko drumming has a sound that is as basic and pure as the beating of the human heart. This DVD features the disciplined performances of some of the world's best Taiko bands. You will see powerful drumming and hear unique rythms that elicit an excitement that only Taiko can produce. These exciting performances will please you with their power and discipline as only traditional Japanese Taiko can.