Music
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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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Noughties hitmaker Hitomi Yaida let her heart lead the way on latest release
Hitomi Yaida’s new album “Alright” on Nippon Columbia hit store shelves last month, marking yet anot...
October 20, 2022
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BTS members to serve mandatory military service
SEOUL — Members of K-pop group BTS will serve in South Korea’s military service, their agency announ...
October 17, 2022
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Glay’s new song questions war in Ukraine as Takuro hopes people take action
Unanswered questions about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine drove Takuro of rock band Glay to...
October 13, 2022
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