ShinDaiko is a Japanese taiko drumming ensemble based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012. They are proud to showcase the intensity, passion and history of Japanese drumming, a tradition spanning thousands of years. 

As a contemporary taiko ensemble, ShinDaiko performs many traditional drumming pieces passed down from artists in Japan, but also enjoys exploring modern melodies and sounds with their multi-instrumentalist roster of musicians. The Japanese character “Shin” in ShinDaiko means “advancing” or “moving forward.” ShinDaiko seeks to always be moving forward in their musical vision, to explore new ideas and concepts, and to weave the powerful sounds of taiko with other musical influences to create their own distinct melody. 

ShinDaiko specializes in live performances at public and private events in the Greater Boston area as well as around New England,  showcasing their drums for venues such as eclectic music festivals, arts demonstration, or Asian/Asian-American celebration. They also feature a quieter, more melodic “coffee shop set” for more intimate gatherings, featuring the talents of members on instruments such as the shinobue (Japanese flute) and sanshin (Okinawan 3 stringed lute). 

ShinDaiko released their first album, Omagatoki, in 2018 and are currently at work on their second studio album.