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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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Illustrious Pianists to Play with YNSO
Various pianists will play with the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) in the 2023-24 season, ...
March 28, 2023
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Sebastian Weigle to Conduct Japan Debut of Anti-Nazi Composition from 1930s
Sebastian Weigle, principal conductor of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) since 2019, sh...
March 28, 2023
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Yomiuri Orchestra’s New Season Will Open Doors to Great Music
Allow us to introduce the 2023-24 season of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO), which will...
March 28, 2023
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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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