Discovering the Music of Japan (1966), written and produced by Bernard Wilets, provides an engaging introduction to Japan’s rich musical traditions. This 22-minute educational film explores the ...

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - Ancient Japanese musical instruments have taken on a new shine after one group decided to make theirs out of glass, instead of traditional wood. Drums and flutes play a major ...

Ancient Japanese musical instruments have taken on a new shine after one group decided to make theirs out of glass, instead of traditional wood. While drums and flutes play a significant role in ...

This article is part of a two-part series. To learn about a biwa master and her music lessons, see here. Traditional Japanese instruments, also known as wagakki, are an intrinsic part of Japan’s rich ...

KINGSTON — Music from around the world is a mouse click away. For musician Jamie Orfanella, world music is in between his fingertips. Orfanella spent 10 years learning the art of the Japanese ...

This article explores a cultural preservation project in Japan led by members of the Society for the Preservation of the Sound of Traditional Japanese Musical Instruments for the Next Generation. The ...

Your chance to gaze through a window into a far-away culture is coming up next week in Grusin Music Hall. Led by instructor Mami Itasaka-Keister, the Japanese Ensemble takes the stage in a flurry of ...

Pro Musica Nipponia is a group of leading composers and musicians devoted to performing classical and contemporary compositions from Japan and the West. The ensemble’s unique feature is that all music ...

Enjoy the harmonious blend of traditional instruments and the peaceful essence of nature. #japan #japanese #sakura ...

The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka hosted a concert of Japanese traditional music by the Honganji Temple & Foundation Japanese Orchestra featuring the performers of NYSC on 28th March in honour of the ...