East L.A. Taiko with Lysa Flores

Maceo Hernandez (demon drummer from East LA) has been performing Taiko for over 20 years. He began as a teenager with Montebello Sozenji Taiko. He was soon invited to join JapansWorld renowned “Ondekoza”. He lived and trained in Japan, performing in Asia, Europe, North America, and at New York’s Carnegie Hall. In 1991 Maceo created East LA Taiko. A Latino Taiko group with a twist, that marries Afro-Cuba rhythms with driving taiko beats.