The land of the rising trad - Irish musicians go down a treat in Osaka

A review of the film Gradam Ceoil TG4 @ Expo 25 when 12 Irish traditional musicians played a concert in the Hat venue in ...
Yahoo

Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The second season of “Pachinko,” opening Friday, delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring ...
The Republic

Rock, rhythm of host nation Japan to be centerstage at Ethnic Expo

You’ve heard the axiom a thousand times, and the band Spirit Bomb applies it to a rock beat with lyrics in mostly Japanese and four other tongues. “Music really IS a universal language,” said lead ...
The New York Times

John Cage Shock: When Japan Fell for Cage and Vice Versa

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by After a 1962 visit, a mutual love affair began between the composer and the country’s musicians. A new series at the Japan Society explores this ...