Courtney Ozaki

Courtney Ozaki is a Denver-based taiko musician and cultural producer who began playing Japanese drums at age eight. She co-founded the all-female ensemble Mirai Daiko in 2002 and performs with Cultural Mixtape, blending hip-hop with traditional taiko. A veteran of One World Taiko, she has played from Disney's Epcot to Dubai and helped launch the Japanese Arts Network. Her sets unite powerful drumming, movement, and cross-cultural collaboration on community stages.