The power of gospel music resonates across generations and borders.
Enveloping the audience with overwhelming vocal power and energy, Maiko Kantake with GOSPEL TRAIN Choir unites the venue as one.

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A gospel choir formed in 2025, led by gospel director Maiko Kantake.
The group consists of members who met through the bi-monthly gospel session event "GOSPEL TRAIN," and they have performed at various events together. In September 2025, an 80-member ensemble graced the stage for the opening event of the Higashi Ward Arts and Culture Festival. In December of the same year, they performed at various Christmas events, including Aeon Mall Fukuoka, Japan Mobility Show Fukuoka, and Christmas Advent. In February 2026, they delivered a powerful performance with 100 members at the opening ceremony of the B.League Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka game held at Teriha Sekisui House Arena.

The leader, Maiko Kantake, serves as the director for the "Kego, Asakura, and Kurume Gospel Choirs," "Sounds of DAZ," and "CAMPARI." Furthermore, as a chorus group member, she has provided backing vocals for major artists such as Toshiki Kadomatsu, Chikuzen Sato, Takao Tajima, Skoop On Somebody, Yo Hitoto, Mika Nakashima, and Ayaka Hirahara. She also produces "Sing! HAKATA," one of Japan's largest singing events, and serves as a board member of the Fukuoka Music City Council.

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