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"The dramatic and resonating sounds created by veteran taiko drummer Kenny Endo would be the perfect soundtrack for the whirlwind of activity surrounding him at this time in his life." — Star Advertiser

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NikkanSun Interview with Kenny Endo

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"In this exclusive feature, Endo discusses the history of taiko and his creative process as well as his collaboration with Stanford Taiko to develop a new piece…" — Stanford Lively Arts Magazine (February 2007)

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Continued from above. — Stanford Lively Arts Magazine (February 2007)

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"Soloists Endo and Chafetz were riveting throughout…borrowing techniques, echoing, challenging, sharing, the two generated tangible excitement." — MidWeek (April 15, 2005)

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"Thrilling to see and hear, taiko drumming continues to catch on." — Island Weekly (March 6, 2003)

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"Endo’s performance was outstanding and contributed much to the work’s success. His vocalizing, an intergral part of playing taiko, was well placed and carried clearly no mean feat with an orchestra in accompaniment." — Honolulu Star Bulletin (January 4, 1999)

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"Kenny Endo’s name long has been synonymous with the rhythmic artistry of taiko… Despite performances with various ensembles here, in Japan and on the Mainland, and special projects, his drumming has not been featured with an orchestra. Until now. " — Honolulu Advertiser (January 1, 1999)

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