ROU -enTaiko - Deaf & Hard Hearing Taiko Ensembles from Japan

Experience Deaf taiko artists from Japan with enTaiko and youth drummers in a powerful cross-cultural performance

ROU — enTaiko Concert 2026 -

Featuring Kobiki (Osaka) & Yumenko (Tokyo) Japan
Special Guests: Gathered–DanceAbility (Portland) & Matsuriza (Orlando, FL)

enTaiko presents ROU, a powerful performance celebrating Deaf artistry, cross-cultural collaboration, and the future of inclusive taiko.

This year features two renowned Deaf taiko artists making their first Portland appearance: Kobiki from Osaka and Yumenko from Tokyo, Jpaan. Their work reveals how Deaf drummers experience rhythm through vibration, movement, and visual musicality—offering audiences a rare chance to experience taiko beyond sound.

ROU—a Japanese word referring to Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities—brings Deaf and hearing performers together on one stage. The result is a vibrant, deeply expressive evening that expands how we understand rhythm, communication, and connection.

We also welcome Gathered–DanceAbility, an inclusive dance company whose collaboration with enTaiko blends movement.

Join us at the PCC Sylvania Performing Arts Center for an unforgettable evening that celebrates culture, accessibility, and the power of inclusive performance.

100% of proceeds support enTaiko, helping us sustain community partnerships, provide scholarships, and increase access to the arts.