Music
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Tetsuya Komuro of TM Network Reflects on Band’s Impact on J-Pop 40 Years After Debut; ‘Get Wild’ Gets Revamp to Mark Anniversary
The J-pop trio TM Network continues to make music as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of their de...
July 5, 2024
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Works by Ukrainian Composers Featured at Yokohama Charity Concert; Violinist Chieko Arai Performs in Show of Solidarity with Country Facing Russian Aggression
A charity concert featuring violin pieces by Ukrainian composers was held at a church in Yokohama...
June 24, 2024
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Trove of Documents from Postwar Composer Ikuma Dan to Be Released Online; Includes Handwritten Score for ‘Arabian Dance’
Planning notes, musical scores and other documents written by Ikuma Dan, a major postwar composer...
June 10, 2024
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Weigle, YNSO Impress with ‘Elektra,’ Orchestral Concerts
Sebastian Weigle’s sixth year as the principal conductor of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra...
May 9, 2024
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Mazzel’s Debut Album ‘Parade’ a Great Medley of Music and Dance
Eight-man dance and vocal group Mazzel released their long-awaited debut album, “Parade,” in March, ...
May 3, 2024
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Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
London (Jiji Press)—The Berlin Philharmonic announced Tuesday that Japanese conductor Kazuki Yama...
April 25, 2024
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Yoasobi To Be Invited to White House Dinner During Kishida’s State Visit; Kishida To Gift Wajima Lacquerware to U.S. President Biden
Japanese celebrities, including popular J-pop duo Yoasobi, have been invited to a state dinner at...
April 8, 2024
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Yoasobi Shows ‘Strong and Unrivaled’ Presence in Music Scene; Puts Unique Origins to Good Use
On New Year’s Eve last year, Yoasobi, a music duo that formed just five years ago, raised their prof...
March 29, 2024
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Keiko Sings with Emotions that Transcend Words; Polishes Her Skills to Meet New Challenges
“Yuyami no Uta” (The song of twilight), a new song by Keiko recently released by the Avex label, may...
March 22, 2024
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Yama Explores Music Despite Fear of Public Performances; Masked Singer Talks about New Album
Yama began to be active as an “utaite” singer in 2018, posting their covers of songs and uploadin...
March 15, 2024
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Japanese Pianist GoJoin Ryo’ Heartfelt Performances Free Fans’ O-souls; Repertoire Includes Originals and Covers
Pianist GoJoin Ryo has pursued what she calls “piano beat music” with dramatic performances and supe...
March 8, 2024
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Sony Music Acquires Half of Michael Jackson’s Catalog
Los Angeles (Jiji Press) — Sony Music Entertainment has acquired half of the music catalog of the la...
February 11, 2024
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Dance-Vocal Group Atarashii Gakko! Represents a New Generation of Japanese Youth
Dance vocal group Atarashii Gakko! is known for performing in distinctive sailor-style school unifor...
February 2, 2024
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Hitsujibungaku Releases New Album ‘12 hugs’
Alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku recently released its third major-label album, “12 hugs (like b...
January 26, 2024
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Conductor Hirofumi Yoshida Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Bring Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater Performance to Japan
Hirofumi Yoshida, principal guest conductor at the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater,...
January 17, 2024
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