Ship of the Ryukyu will present “The Legend of Hagoromo: Ryukyu ‘Opera’ & Okinawan Dance Performance” on Saturday, February 9, 3:00 pm at James Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503. General admissions are $20. For tickets, call the Okinawa Association of America at (310) 532-1929. “The Legend of Hagoromo” show consist...
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Don’t miss an enjoyable and entertaining program of Japanese folk musicians and folk dances accompanied by traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, taiko (drums), tsuzumi (hand-held drums), and kane (bells, percussion). As part of a cultural exchange program, the Matsutoyo Kai Japanese folk music group will be presenting two performances featuring local Japanese...
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Japanese folk and fusion ensemble Minyo Station will be performing at Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena on Friday, July 20, for Fusion Friday program. Pacific Asia Museum 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/ Friday, July 20 Show time: 8:30 – 9 pm & 9:30 – 10 pm Minyo Station...
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The Okinawa Association of America Geinobu Performing Arts Committee is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year at a banquet celebration at the Quiet Cannon, 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello on Sunday, June 3 from 11:30am to 3:00pm. The deadline to purchase tickets to the 25th Anniversary Banquet is Friday, May 25. Tickets are $35...
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Los Angeles-based Japanese folk song ensemble “Minyo Station” has released its first album CD “Cultural Twist,” and will hold the CD release concert on Saturday, May 26, at 3:00 pm at Alvas Showroom, 1417 West Eighth Street, San Pedro, CA 90732. http://www.alvasshowroom.com/index.php May 26 (Saturday) Doors open: 2:30 pm Show time: 3:00 pm Ticket:...
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Abeya’s performance Sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles and the Japan Foundation, Abeya, a musical sensation in Japan, will perform two stages in Los Angeles for celebrating the Japan-U.S. cherry blossom centennial. April 09 (Monday) 7:00 pm Zipper Hall, The Colburn School, 200 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012...
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Cultural News, 2010 October Issue To celebrate its 45th anniversary, the Matsutoyo Kai, leading Japanese folk music (Minyo) association in Los Angeles and San Francisco led by Mme. Matsutoyo Sato, will present Japanese Folk Music Festival with guest artist Kosugi Makiko of Japan on Sunday, November 14, at 1:00 pm at the James Armstrong...
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Cultural News, 2010 September Issue To celebrate its 45th anniversary, the Matsutoyo Kai, a leading Japanese folk music association in Los Angeles and San Francisco led by Mme. Matsutoyo Sato, will present Japanese Folk Music Festival with guest artist Kosugi Makiko of Japan on Sunday, November 14, at 1:00 pm at the James Armstrong...
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At the open space in front of MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Little Tokyo and the plaza of the Japanese American National Museum, 100 North Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Open to public. Free admission. Friday – August 13 4:50 pm Taiko drumming 5:00 Opening: Emcees by Tamlyn Tomita and Yuko Kaifu...
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