Kenny Endo in His Prime

Kenny Endo in His Prime

Photo: Bob Hsiang   When reflecting on the art of taiko, Kenny Endo refers to a Japanese phrase, kiri ga nai, which translates to “limitless” or the lack of an end point. It not only describes the longevity of his own musical career—he’s celebrating his 50th anniversary as a taiko drummer—but to taiko’s continued global growth.   “My number one philosophy is that it’s never too late to learn taiko, or too early,” Endo says, adding that his Taiko…