I have decided, for the time being, to go with my first option for the project. With Taiko Drumming being one of my main reasons of wanting to study all forms of Japanese music, I feel as though I will be able to talk about things and topics that I find very relevant to the artform itself. I do know that there is a decent community within the San Diego area with two groups that actively perform: Naruwan Taiko and San Diego Taiko - so attending events and talking with the performers and directors should be no problem there.
There many ways in which I can address the topics. Perhaps I can address a bit of the history of the artform but maybe discuss and find out how the artform is different here in America from drumming over in Japan. Perhaps relating the differences to the predominant Japanese-American culture and the young Japanese American generations participating in these groups.
That is what I have thought of so far. I think that if I can stick to it, I shall have a blast with this project.
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