Make Music Madison

Beni Daiko

We are the Madison Japanese Taiko Group "Beni Daiko," Madison's premiere mainland taiko drumming group. Founded in November 2012, our group now includes members from a variety of backgrounds. Beni means "deep red" in Japanese, representing Madison, and taiko (or daiko) means "drum." Our mission is to teach, preserve, and perform the ancient art of Taiko drumming, a form of traditional Japanese musical expression that combines mental discipline and physical demand. Through our music, we aim to open a window into Japanese culture and strengthen our bonds as a community.