by Peter | Mar 19, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, IndiaRA, News, Outreach, Overseas Dispatch Series
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed that 2017—the 60th anniversary of the Indo-Japan Cultural Agreement—be designated as a year of Japan-India friendly exchange. In response to the proposal, Min-On dispatched a special troupe of Japanese traditional...
by Peter | Mar 19, 2018 | BoliviaRA, Cultural Exchange, KoreaRA, News, Trinidad and TobagoRA
Earth Rhythm is a collaborative concert project initiated and produced by Shuichi Hidano, a world-renowned Japanese taiko drummer. Hidano has traveled around the world to introduce the powerful rhythms of traditional taiko drums and has performed over 2,700 times in...
by Peter | Mar 19, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, News, Orchestral, RussiaRA
Russian ensemble Terem-Quartet is one-of-a-kind, impossible to categorize into a single musical genre. Russian folk music, classics, jazz, tango, rock, pop and musical traditions from around the world all play a part in their arrangements. The group showcases a...
by Peter | Mar 19, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, Folk Music & Dance, News, PortugalRA
Fado, meaning “fate” or “destiny” in Portuguese, is one of the most popular forms of Portuguese music. A vocal art form, it is considered the soul music of Portugal, and commonly associated with pubs, clubs and restaurants. In typical fado music, the singer conveys...
by Peter | Dec 21, 2017 | MalaysiaRA, Min-On Global Music Network, News, Outreach
“Political and economic relations are ruled by calculations of power or gain, making them unstable and ephemeral, whereas exchange in the realm of culture is more enduring. Respect for other cultures leads to respect for the people of those cultures. The friendship...
by Peter | Dec 21, 2017 | Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News, Performing Arts
Katia Cardenal is Nicaragua’s most popular singer-songwriter and an important figure in the new generation of Latin American folk music. Born in Managua, Nicaragua in 1963, Katia became a fan of popular music at an early age and began singing with a local chorus...
