Oedo Sukeroku Taiko (original) (raw)

Oedo Sukeroku Taiko (大江戸助六太鼓, Ōedo Sukeroku Daiko) is a taiko group from Japan. It is considered the first taiko group to begin touring professionally and, sometimes, the first professional taiko group. The group formed in Tokyo in 1959, and is one of the oldest recognized taiko groups in Japan. Oedo Sukeroku Taiko has an eponymous style of performance, typically called Sukeroku style. They are also credited with popularizing taiko performance in North America.