Kiai is a shout used to channel energy and encourage other performers.
Fort Wayne Taiko recently performed at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis and the Taste of the Arts in downtown Fort Wayne. Our next performance is Saturday, September 12 at the West Central Neighborhood gathering at 12noon.
We performed Yamabiko using a lot more kiai and more drummer interaction. The crowd loved it…and we had a great time playing it for them. Both performances were full of energy from kiai that drew in the crowds as well as the drummers and made it alot of fun for everyone.
We look forward to Knock on Wood, November 20 at 7pm to continue finding our voices as Ft. Wayne Taiko drummers.
I agree that the Kiai really re-energizes us as well as the audience. And it is just Fun!
I feel it in drum circles too when the facilitator interrupts the groove and inserts some interactive rhythm play. Very Fun