by minon_admin | Oct 15, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, Folk Music & Dance, GeorgiaRA, News, Recent Visitors
On October 15, 2018, the Rustavi Ensemble from the Democratic Republic of Georgia visited the Min-On Culture Center during its Japan tour. The ensemble’s leader, Mr. Erkomaishvili Anzor, stated how happy the group was to perform in Japan, and the group gave a...
by Peter | Mar 19, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, GermanyRA, News, Orchestral, Performing Arts
Berlin Philharmonic is a globally acclaimed orchestra based in Germany. While many highly talented young musicians from around the world seek to join the Berlin Philharmonic, only a select few are allowed to study at the Orchestra Academy and “Learn from the pros”—the...
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 | 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...
