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Thunder on the stage

12:53pm Friday 25th April 2008

By Francine Wolfisz »

TRADITIONAL meets modern when Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers arrives at The Elgiva, Chesham, this week.

With thundering rhythms on huge Japanese taiko drums, interwoven with delicate notes from the shinobue bamboo flute, the Mugenkyo musicians retain the traditional spirit of taiko but add their own unique, contemporary sound.

Mugenko Taiko Drummers arrives on Monday, April 28, 8pm, at The Elgiva, Chesham. Tickets: 01494 582900 or www.elgiva.com

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