Fubuki Daiko reinvents traditional Japanese drumming with their eclectic and energetic performances that are part martial arts athleticism, part meditation, and all rhythm. For over 13 years, they have performed at concert halls and festivals across North America. Collaborations with a wide range of groups including The Winnipeg Singers, Northern Plains. Ballet, Absent Sound, and the Acromaniacs have continued to drive their quest for excellence and innovation in this ancient art form.
 
The core members of the group (Hiroshi Koshiyama, Naomi Guilbert, and Bruce Robertson) each have over 15 years of taiko experience and received their formative training from the founder of North American taiko, Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka. After performing at Carnegie Hall with the San Francisco Taiko Dojo and leaving with their Sensei’s blessing, they relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, where they expanded into the current professional touring ensemble. They will be joined for this performance by Kimi Guilbert and Lynn Lai.
 
Fubuki Daiko’s self-titled CD received a Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Instrumental Recording. Their follow-up CD, Zanshin, received a Western Canadian Music Award Nomination for Outstanding Album Design.