Beni Daiko

Overture Center for the Arts

Duke Otherwise is a playful wordsmith, a spirited performer, a skilled guitarist and a captivating tap dancer. Using his distinct baritone, he sings hilarious and imaginative songs that delight all ages. From Madison, Wis., Duke performs around 150 family shows per year, each filled with audience participation, dancing, a vast array of musical styles and outrageous fun!

Duke Otherwise

Black Earth Children's Museum

Beni Daiko, Madison’s Japanese Taiko group, was established in November 2012. "Beni" means "deep color of red," which represents Madison, and "Taiko" means "drum" in Japanese. The group teaches and performs the art of Taiko drumming, a form of traditional Japanese musical expression that combines mental discipline and physical demand and shares their Japanese culture through Taiko drumming and musical experiences.

