Kazan Taiko is the Japanese taiko drumming ensemble at USC! Founded in 2002, our group’s name is derived from the Japanese word for “volcano,” an explosive force that inspires us and characterizes our playing style. We perform at events hosted by our fellow Trojans as well as off-campus performances in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Our goal is to provide a place for USC students to learn about the Japanese-American art form of taiko (traditional Japanese drumming), while allowing members to express themselves through music and movement with both traditional and modern influences of dance, music, and culture. We welcome all those interested in learning taiko, and we take pride in being one of the only collegiate groups without tryout or audition processes.

If you’ve ever wanted to watch a taiko performance in-person or are interested in taiko, Kazan Taiko is having our 13th Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, April 6th from 5pm-7pm in the TCC Ballroom! This is a grand performance we put up every year to showcase our past year’s hardwork and to share our passion for taiko with the USC community. Admission is free, so come and join us for an exciting night of taiko performances by our members!