Music
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Pink Lady Mie Presents Duo’s Top Songs in New Light
To mark the 40th anniversary of her solo debut, vocalist Mie — one half of pop idol duo Pink Lady — ...
March 9, 2023
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BTS’ J-Hope Becomes 2nd in Group to Enlist for Military Service
J-Hope of BTS has started the process of enlisting in the military to fulfill his mandatory service,...
February 26, 2023
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Yomiuri Orchestra Presented National Arts Festival Grand Prize
The Agency for Cultural Affairs National Arts Festival grand prize in the music category for Kanto r...
February 16, 2023
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The Grammys ended in controversy, again. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — A night in music brimming with shocking upsets, historic wins, tributes for artists ...
February 7, 2023
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Japan’s Masa Takumi Scoops Grammy for Best Global Album
LOS ANGELES — Composer-arranger Masanori “Masa” Takumi won the Best Global Music Album award for his...
February 6, 2023
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CDs still hold sway in streaming era in Japan
Forty years after the release of the first compact disc, CD sales are still alive in Japan, despite ...
January 27, 2023
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Conductor Michiyoshi Inoue Lowers Curtain on Musical Career with Opera
Conductor Michiyoshi Inoue, who has announced his retirement at the end of 2024, will perform his au...
January 19, 2023
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Music can’t be defeated, Original Love musician declares in 1st album in 3½ years
“Why doesn’t everyone just dance and shout to the music once in a while?” musician Takao Tajima said...
January 12, 2023
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YNSO wins grand prize at National Arts Festival awards
The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) was honored with the grand prize in the Cultural Affair...
December 27, 2022
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Naomi Chiaki’s album shines light on long-hidden gems
Thirty years since Naomi Chiaki stopped making appearances on the showbiz scene due to the death of ...
December 22, 2022
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Japan musical instrument firm’s original ’60s melodica model found at subsidiary
According to the company, the original model was produced in 1961 and was manufactured for several y...
December 22, 2022
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Top Songs of 2022: ‘Bad Habit,’ ‘Unholy,’ ‘Cuff It’
Ten of the best songs of the year, as selected by Associated Press entertainment journalists....
December 14, 2022
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Japan conductor hopes for peace through performance of Beethoven’s 9th symphony
Concerts featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 are a popular year-end cultural event in Japan. But f...
December 13, 2022
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Russian pianist Mejoueva marks 25th anniversary of her debut in Japan
Irina Mejoueva, a pianist from Russia, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of her debut in Japa...
December 8, 2022
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Pianist Kamei wins top prize in Long-Thibaud Competition in Paris
Japanese pianist Masaya Kamei won joint first prize in the Long-Thibaud Competition, known as a gate...
November 14, 2022
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