
Wortham Presents
YAMATO The Drummers of Japan
人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength
Wednesday & Thursday, February 12 & 13, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Take a thrilling, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition, where heart-thumping rhythms explode from a dizzying display of more than 40 Taiko drums. The power of human strength, tenacity and sheer endurance lie at the heart of this new program, which challenges the influence of artificial intelligence on art. Back by popular demand, this troupe’s explosively percussive performances evoke “the pulse of the gods” (Neue Presse, Hanover, Germany) to prove there’s no substitute for the fire of the human spirit.
More about YAMATO
Feature story: “YAMATO channels ‘the very pulse of life’ into ancient art of Japanese drumming”
About the Concept: “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength
Video: “Hito no Chikara”
YAMATO’s 2025 tour is presented with support from:

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7 p.m.Venue:
18 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 (map)