A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. As the early menace of Covid rumbles in the background, the group faces down hurdles to prepare for a historic performance in snowy St. Paul. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood.
“…I was not alone…”
In the midst of a frozen Minnesota winter, a Japanese drum master and Korean adoptee from North Dakota join forces to assemble the world’s best Taiko drummers in a bold effort to claim a cultural spotlight that has historically been reserved only for men.
Their rhythm revolution includes rock stars from the world of Taiko: Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Kaoly Asano, Chieko Kojima, Megan Chao-Smith, and Jennifer Weir.
Through grueling rehearsals, Jennifer weaves together their disparate voices and styles. Vulnerability, pain, and joys are shared—and we quickly see the bonds of friendship form as these talented women navigate their way through differences in culture, age, language, and performing styles.
As the clock ticks toward their first performance, it becomes clear that their story has become much larger than Taiko.
HERbeat: Taiko Women All-Stars Concert Video NOW AVAILABLE
Wherever we showed the film, audiences asked "where can I see the full concert?!" Now we can proudly say, HERE!
Now, you can relive the entire once-in-a-lifetime performance that ignited a rhythm revolution!
Photo Credits
Row 1: Rich Ryan, Keri Pickett, Keri Pickett
Row 2: Dan Norman, Sarah Gilbert, Dan Norman
FEATURED ABOVE: (from left to right)
Row 1: Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Chieko Kojima, Kaoly Asano
Row 2: Jennifer Weir, HERbeat full cast, Megan Chao Smith
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