by minon_admin | Jun 25, 2019 | Cultural Exchange, Japanese Arts, News, Outreach, Overseas Dispatch Series, Performing Arts
From April 10 to the 24, the Maidaiko Asuka Gumi was dispatched to Taiwan, where it performed nine times in five cities, including Taipei, and also at one school concert. During the show, the breathtaking, overwhelming power of Japanese taiko drums and soul-stirring...
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 | Jan 28, 2019 | ArgentinaCE, ArgentinaRA, Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News
Tango is a powerful art form—a drama of evocative compositions and passionate, sensual dance. In its native Argentina, tango is a way of life for many people. Alongside its vibrant artistic tradition, tango also represented the struggle of marginalized people to find...
by minon_admin | Jan 16, 2019 | Latin & Tango, Recent Visitors
Outstanding Argentinian pianist Fernando Marzan and his group came to Japan on January 5 to perform in the Min-On Tango Series, now on its 50th anniversary after commencing in 1970. On January 9, the group visited the Min-On Culture Center, and the greatest tango...
by minon_admin | Jan 16, 2019 | Performing Arts, RussiaCE, RussiaRA
Executive Managing Director of Min-On Concert Association, Hisao Kondo, was invited onto the examination committee of the Terem Crossover International Competition, an international music competition co-sponsored by Terem Quartet and the city of Saint Petersburg, held...
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....
