Kodo One Earth Tour 2027: Luminance

Kodo has been touring the globe under the banner “One Earth” for more than four decades, giving over 7,500 performances in 50 countries and regions around the world. Their mission remains the same: To connect myriad cultures and ways of life by reminding people of our common bonds as human beings. Everywhere they go, they strive to bring people together through the resonant sound of taiko. In Luminance, Kodo shares signature pieces that the group has honed through decades of world tours, including the mighty O-daiko drum solo and climactic Yatai-bayashi finale. They will pay homage to Maki Ishii’s masterpiece Monochrome, celebrating its 50th year in 2026, and present new works inspired by the sights and experiences of the current Kodo members’ global travels with the ensemble. For the first time in decades, the group will feature original compositions by guest artists from a range of genres created by musicians they’ve connected with throughout their journey.