by minon_admin | Dec 12, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News
On November 8, a welcome reception for La Jagua was held as a joint collaboration by the Colombian Embassy in Japan and Min-On Concert Association. To begin, Mr. Kazuto Ito, President of Min-On Concert Association, gave a speech stating his appreciation to H. E. Mr....
by minon_admin | Oct 31, 2018 | CubaRA, Cultural Exchange, Events, Latin & Tango, News, Performing Arts
On October 31, the Embassy of Cuba in Japan and Min-On Concert Association held a concert commemorating 120 years of Japanese immigrants arriving to Cuba. To begin, H. E. Mr. Carlos Miguel Pereira Hernández gave a speech, saying, “It has been 120 years since Japanese...
by Peter | Dec 21, 2017 | ColombiaRA, Latin & Tango, Lectures, News, Outreach
As a part of Min-On’s musical outreach programs open to the general public that contribute to the flourishing of music and art, the Min-On Music Museum occasionally hosts a series of music-related cultural lectures alongside admission-free concerts. A variety of...
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...
by Peter | Aug 23, 2017 | BoliviaRA, Latin & Tango, News, School Concerts
Min-On’s endeavors contribute to the flourishing of music and art through musical programs that cultivate artistic sentiments in children and young people. Since launching in 1973, the Min-On School Concert Program has provided admission-free concerts at primary and...
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...
