http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8475&rws=%2Fkodo%2Fmusic-videos.rssThe world's best-known Japanese Taiko drumming ensemble, Kodo produce a range of sounds from near-silent clattering to full-blown percussive thunder. Together since the 1980s, they've released several more-or-less traditional recordings in addition to venturing into Western-influenced crossover territory. Their collaborators have included DJ Krush, Bill Laswell (who produced their popular 1997 CD <I>Ibuki</i>), and Thrash Metal heroes Sepultura. Their music is more than capable of speaking for itself, however, as it communicates with a hypnotically violent power that transcends cultural barriers. - Will YorkJapanen720Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:24:20 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8475&rws=%2Fkodo%2Fmusic-videos.rss The world's best-known Japanese Taiko drumming ensemble, Kodo produce a range of sounds from near-silent clattering to full-blown percussive thunder. Together since the 1980s, they've released several more-or-less traditional recordings in addition to venturing into Western-influenced crossover territory. Their collaborators have included DJ Krush, Bill Laswell (who produced their popular 1997 CD <I>Ibuki</i>), and Thrash Metal heroes Sepultura. Their music is more than capable of speaking for itself, however, as it communicates with a hypnotically violent power that transcends cultural barriers. - Will York