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RYUGEN TAIKO was formed by Nolan Miyahara in May 2014 as a not for profit 501(c)3 organization to truly promote and preserve Taiko in Hawaii.

YMI (Youngsters of Marshall Islands) is a group of intermediate students who consider one another family. They range from sixth, seventh, and eighth graders and besides sharing the same culture, they share a love of dance.

Ranga Pae (which means “Encircling the Earth” in Maori) was formed in 1995 by the husband and wife team of Kimo and Jody Huybrechts.

The Kosrae Maui Organization, hosted by Iao United Church of Christ, is advised by Pastor Lauren Buck Medeiros and Kosrae Pastor Shrew Mongkeya. It’s mission is to perpetuate Kosraen culture which includes the language, dance, and customs of the Micronesian community on Maui. The group is comprised of high school students from various high schools

MISE KIMONO was founded with the purpose of perpetuating the legacy and spirit of our Grandmother, Tomiko Mise

Marco Lienhard is the director of both Taikoza and East Winds Ensemble (1995-Present). Marco Lienhard lived and performed in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko group Ondekoza under director Tagayasu Den (who instigated the renaissance of Taiko). In

Maui Okinawa Taiko (MOT) began in May of 1997 as a part of the Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai (MOKK)

The informal taiko group that existed in Keahua has continued for nearly a century through five generations of the Watanabe family. The family founded Maui Taiko with the intent of perpetuating the Fukushima Ondo tradition and incorporating other forms of taiko music.

Born and raised in Japan until the age of 16, Ai Matsuda moved to Hawaii to study English. There, she began to play taiko with Hawaii Matsuri Taiko, led by Mrs. Faye Komagata – her aunt.