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Taiko drum ensemble Kodō collaborates with Elkka, Equiknoxx ahead of Tokyo Olympics

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Part 1, which also features Kevin Saunderson, is out July 9th.
Taiko drum ensemble Kodō has collaborated with several electronic artists for a project ahead of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The first part of Kodo Together launches on July 9th with the lead track "Shinogi," courtesy of Skream. Elkka, Equiknoxx, Rufus Wainwright and Kevin Saunderson also feature on the ten-track record. Part 2 will be revealed in the coming weeks. "Pushing the musical capabilities of taiko is not just a mission for Kodō, but also something I live by," says Kodō's Yuta Sumiyoshi. "Through these collaborations with talented artists from around the world, we hope to showcase the musical potential and possibilities of the taiko." Kodō is a 34-piece taiko performing arts ensemble based on Sado Island. They have been active since 1981. Listen to "Pawā" by Elkka & Kodō.

Tracklist 01. Skream - Shinogi 02. Elkka - Pawā 03. Andrea Belfi - In The Horse Stable Of The Sphinx 04. Equiknoxx - Miami Vice Chancellor And A Dam In His Sandler 05. Vōx - Made Of The Heat 06. Tlale Makhene - Ye Gamo 07. Frank Zummo - Zeus & Poseidon 08. Rufus Wainwright - Untitled 09. The Colorist Orchestra & Emiliana Torrini - Right Here 10. Kevin Saunderson & Justin Chowleski - Before The Storm Pitch And Sync will release Kodo Together on July 9th, 2021.