by minon_admin | Jun 4, 2019 | Events, Features, News, PanamaCE, PanamaRA
The Republic of Panama is a gateway connecting different worlds—the Panama Canal is a literal connection between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and Panama has shined throughout history as a cultural crossroads linking Spanish culture with the New World. Due to this...
by minon_admin | Mar 20, 2019 | Features, Interviews
The day before the Min-On lecture concert on February 14, we interviewed Min Young-Chi after rehearsal, who plays instruments including the janggu drum. Aside from being a traditional musician, Min Young-Chi is an artist who has collaborated with musicians beyond the...
by minon_admin | Feb 26, 2019 | Cultural Exchange, Features, Latin & Tango, News
In Cuba, music is fused into the daily rhythm of life, and spontaneous outbreaks of song and dance are common in the streets. The small Caribbean island’s contribution to the world’s rich diversity of musical styles includes Son, Trova, Salsa, Rhumba, Bolero and...
by minon_admin | Dec 12, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, Features, FranceCE, FranceRA, Lectures
On November 17, 2018, Cyril Coppini, Rakugo performer and member of Institut Français Japon of the French Embassy in Japan performed “Musical Rakugo” at the Min-On Music Museum Symposium Hall accompanied by pianist Seiji Honda. Approximately 200 people attended the...
by minon_admin | Dec 12, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, Features
On December 4, Min-On was pleased to welcome 40 ambassadors and embassy personnel, as well as guests from the corporate sector, private groups, the media and the music industry to the Min-On Culture Center for a reception to commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the...
by minon_admin | Oct 6, 2018 | Features, HollandRA
On October 6, 2018 at the TKP Ichigaya Conference Center in Tokyo, the Min-On Music Research Institue Annual Report Conference 2018 was held with the theme of “Human Rights and Musicking.” “Musicking” can be defined as “any action related to...
