The Yoko Awaya Koto Music Conservatory will present a charity mini-concert on May 4 from 2 pm at the Church of Perfect Liberty, 1130 West 223rd Street, Torrance, CA 90502. Special guest, Dr. Takashi Mimaki, on the Ocarina, will join koto players. Dr. Mimaki is a pediatrician and professor emeritus from Gifu...
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles and the Japan Foundation present “ARIGATO from Japan” concert on Friday, March 2, at 7:00 pm at Ahmanson Theatre in Music Center, 135 North Grand Ave, Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012. Admission is free. For reservation, visit www.jflalc.org The Los Angeles concert kicks of the worldwide “ARIGATO...
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Makoto Taiko of Pasadena will present their annual taiko drumming performance, featuring world renowned taiko drummer Koji Nakamura and Yukiko Matsuyama, contributed koto musician to a Grammy Award album this year. This concert will be held on June 25, at 6 pm at Thorne Hall of Occidental College, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA...
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Japan Study Club: Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 PM Koto: Music bridges ears and cultures Lecture by Yukiko Matsuyama, contributed koto musician to the Grammy Awarded “Miho: Journey to the Mountain” album The April Japan Study Club on April 5 will feature Ms. Yukiko Matsuyama, Los Angeles-based koto artist. On Feb 13, Ms. Matsuyama appeared...
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Cultural News, 2010 October Issue Veteran koto artist and instructor Yoko Awaya will mark the 35th anniversary of launching the Yoko Awaya Koto Music Conservatory (aka Awaya-Kai) by presenting a koto charity concert on Saturday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA...
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Cultural News, 2010 September Issue The 35th Anniversary Awaya-Kai Koto Charity Concert will take place on Saturday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. This year’s production will include performances by Mme. Yoko Awaya and members of the Yoko Awaya Koto Music Conservatory as well as several distinguished guest...
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