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Shinji Tanimura’s Fans in China Remember Singer-Songwriter for Lasting Impact Since Days of Reform and Opening-Up Policy
BEIJING — Singer-songwriter Shinji Tanimura’s fans in China continue to mourn the Japanese musician ...
October 29, 2023
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Cultural Agency Contemplates Asian Version of Grammy Awards; Ceremony Would be Held in Kyoto, the Agency’s Home Base
The Cultural Affairs Agency is considering creating music awards to honor Asian artists as early as ...
September 27, 2023
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The Jazz Avengers: Formidable Octet Going Strong
The Jazz Avengers is a force to be reckoned with. Led by virtuoso drummer Senri Kawaguchi, the all-f...
September 22, 2023
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Famed Composer John Williams Performs in Japan for 1st Time in 30 Years
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — World famous composer John Williams conducted his own scores at the Seiji Ozawa ...
September 3, 2023
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Japan’s Synthesized Singing Sensation Hatsune Miku Turns 16
CHIBA (AP) — Hatsune Miku has always been 16 years old and worn long aqua ponytails. She is Japan's...
September 3, 2023
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Maki Ohguro, Singer-Songwriter, Still Giving It Her All
When singer-songwriter Maki Ohguro had a string of hits in the early 1990s, she was viewed as an eni...
August 25, 2023
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J-pop Favorite Ikimonogakari Makes Fresh Start as Duo
On May 3, vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka and guitarist Yoshiki Mizuno of pop group Ikimonogakari took to th...
July 28, 2023
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Mari Hamada’s Outlook on Life, Death Reflected in New Heavy Metal Album
The heavy metal sounds of explosive drumbeats, sharp guitars and a high-pitched voice pierce through...
June 22, 2023
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Pianist Martha Argerich Held Concert in Tokyo at Keio University
Internationally renowned Argentine pianist Martha Argerich held a concert at Keio University’s Mita ...
May 25, 2023
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Super Beaver keeps songs at the heart of what they do
The Yomiuri ShimbunSuper Beaver members pose for a photo: Ryuta Shibuya, front, Kenta Uesugi, rear l...
May 19, 2023
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Violinist Yasunao Ishida Breaks the Musician’s Mold
As the saying goes, “Never judge a book by its cover.” Anyone seeing Yasunao Ishida walking down t...
May 5, 2023
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Ochanomizu: Distinctive Town in Tune with Musical Instruments in Tokyo
Hop off the train at JR Ochanomizu Station in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, pass through the ticket gate to c...
May 4, 2023
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Mario Music to Join U.S. Library of Congress Archive
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The famous theme music from Nintendo Co.’s classic game title Super Mario...
April 17, 2023
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Japanese Pianist Masaya Kamei Taking Giant Steps in the Music World
Masaya Kamei’s piano playing sparkles like light. The winner of the 2022 Long-Thibaud International ...
April 13, 2023
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From Sendai to the World: Monkey Majik’s New Album Released for the 1st Time in 3 Years
Sendai-based twin-vocal band Monkey Majik packaged three years’ worth of pent-up creative energy in ...
March 30, 2023
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