Min-On Music Journey No. 32: The Republic of Peru
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of Peru in Japan welcome you to the Republic of Peru in western South America, where one of the world’s largest ancient civilizations once flourished. read more…
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La Juan D’Arienzo Free Online Tango Concert
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My Dream to Hang a New Rainbow over Japan and Korea—Interview with Min Young-Chi, Traditional Musician and Percussionist
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Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
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Ambassador of Nicaragua to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
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Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey!🌈
Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Peru in Japan welcome you to Peru in western South America, where one of the world's largest ancient civilizations once flourished, the Incas.🇵🇪
www.min-on.org/10725/min-on-music-journey-no-32-peru/
Among Peru's many folk dances, the marinera is beloved as the national dance in the coastal region. The version called the marinera norteña is an elegant dance that features the female dancer waving her long, lacy skirt.❣❣
Min-On hosted the A New Legend of Peruvian Music concert in 2011. Please enjoy this passionate performance filled with powerful voices and the sound of the cajón, an Afro-Peruvian percussion instrument.👀🎶
We would also like to introduce Peruvian musicians Mac Salvador, El Colectivo Palenke, and Cotito (Juan Medrano), as well as Chabuca Granda, especially recommended by the Embassy of Peru to Japan.✨
We hope you enjoy your journey to Peru, and please look forward to our next destination!🛫
www.min-on.org/10725/min-on-music-journey-no-32-peru/
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Min-On Concert Association
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Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey!🌈
Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Peru in Japan welcome you to Peru in western South America, where one of the world's largest ancient civilizations once flourished, the Incas.🇵🇪
Among Peru's many folk dances, the marinera is beloved as the national dance in the coastal region. The version called the marinera norteña is an elegant dance that features the female dancer waving her long, lacy skirt.❣❣
Min-On hosted the A New Legend of Peruvian Music concert in 2011. Please enjoy this passionate performance filled with powerful voices and the sound of the cajón, an Afro-Peruvian percussion instrument.👀🎶
We would also like to introduce Peruvian musicians Mac Salvador, El Colectivo Palenke, and Cotito (Juan Medrano), as well as Chabuca Granda, especially recommended by the Embassy of Peru to Japan.✨
We hope you enjoy your journey to Peru, and please look forward to our next destination!🛫
https://www.min-on.org/10725/min-on-music-journey-no-32-peru/
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Min-On Concert Association
－Music Binds Our Hearts－
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