by Peter | Feb 22, 2016 | BulgariaRA, Cultural Exchange, Jazz & Popular, News
A cappella—choral music sung without instrumental accom-paniment—is perhaps the most archetypal art form of the human voice, which is the most basic yet highly sophisticated musical instrument we possess. A cappella performance expresses a deep range of emotion, from...
by Peter | Feb 22, 2016 | ArgentinaRA, Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News
Since the Min-On Tango Series was launched in 1970, Min-On has invited renowned tango artists from Argentina every year for a Japan tour. The impressive lineup has included many modern tango virtuosos and award-winning dance couples. After 45 years of the...
by Peter | Feb 22, 2016 | News
The Min-On Music Museum, located inside the Min-On Culture Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo, is just one of a handful of museums specializing in music from around the world. Aside from a large collection of musical scores, musical reference materials and recordings...
by Peter | Dec 7, 2015 | Competitions, News, Outreach
The Min-On Concert Association, in cooperation with the Association of Japanese Symphony Orchestras, held The 17th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting at the majestic Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall this October. Since it was first held in 1967, the...
by Peter | Dec 7, 2015 | Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, MexicoRA, News
Mariachi, internationally known as Mexican folk music, is one of the most popular genres of international music in Japan. Mariachi originally began as regional, rural folk music from central Mexico. In the 20th century, along with farm workers moving to the city,...
by Peter | Dec 7, 2015 | Folk Music & Dance, News
Music is always seasoned by the ethnic and national characteristics of different peoples, and great performing arts are a treasure that encompasses the spirit of all humanity. Romani music does not belong to any particular country with national boundaries, but it is...
