The Beat Goes on with Concert, New Album from TaikoProject
“This show will be the public’s first opportunity to hear our new album,” says TaikoProject Executive Director Bryan Yamami. “We’re...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 21, 20191 min read
‘Crazy Talented Asians’ at East West Players
The cast of East West Players’ production of “Mamma Mia!” (Photo by Steven Lam) AJ Rafael presents “Crazy Talented Asians” on Wednesday,...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 9, 20191 min read
L.A. Daiku to Sing Its Favorites
L.A. Daiku’s fall concert in November 2018. L.A. Daiku, a mixed chorus with rehearsal groups in Hollywood and Torrance, will present its...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 6, 20192 min read
Star-studded Lineup to Join Yu Ooka at the Catalina May 9
Yu Ooka will bring some famous friends to the Catalina on May 9. (Photo by Stephen Linsley) Guitarist Yu Ooka will host a pre-Mother’s...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 1, 20192 min read
Shidara Live in Concert at the Aratani
Blending exceptional skill, blinding speed, and vivacious energy, Shidara’s performances defy time and place. Conveying a spirit rooted...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 19, 20191 min read
Mark de Clive-Lowe Concert at the Aratani
Half-Japanese composer, jazz pianist and live electronic artis de Clive-Lowe makes his Aratani Theatre debut celebrating the complete...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 4, 20193 min read
‘Madama Butterfly’ in Japanese and English at Aratani
Keiko Clark as Cho-Cho-san Pacific Opera Project presents Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” sung in Japanese and English, at the Aratani...
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Rafu Shimpo
Apr 2, 20193 min read
Legendary Band Hiroshima Kicks Off 40th-Year Tour in Northern California
From left: Dean Cortez, Danny Yamamoto, June Kuramoto, Kimo Cornwell, Land Richards, Dan Kuramoto. (Photo by Ken Fong) Hiroshima makes...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 28, 20191 min read
A Night of Yoko
Yoko Ono shared this photo of herself (back, center) with a group of artists who paid tribute to her on March 22 at Walt Disney Concert...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 21, 20191 min read
CHAI at Moroccan Lounge on Monday
The group was formed in 2012 in Nagoya. Identical twins Mana (vocals/keyboard) and Kana (guitar/vocals) asked high school classmate, Yuna...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 19, 20191 min read
Nikkei Choral Federation Concert in Torrance
L.A. Men’s Glee Club TORRANCE — The Nikkei Choral Federation of Southern California presents its fifth Choral Concert on Saturday, March...
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Rafu Shimpo
Mar 19, 20192 min read
Miya Folick Among Artists for Yoko Ono Retrospective at Disney Concert Hall
Miya Folick has joined the list of performers to celebrate the art and music of Yoko Ono on March 22. (Photo by Maya Fuhr) Local...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 22, 20191 min read
Shiho Tendou to Present ‘Hannari’
The program will feature Japanese traditional and contemporary dance, including kagura dance, taiko, opera, flamenco and more. Guest...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 20, 20191 min read
Keiko Matsui at McCallum Theatre
PALM DESERT — Contemporary jazz pianist and composer Keiko Matsui will perform on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. at the McCallum Theatre,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 15, 20191 min read
Local Director Wins Grammy for Music Video
A scene from Childish Gambino’s music video “This Is America.” The 61st annual Grammy Awards were presented on Sunday night at Staples...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 14, 20191 min read
Tokyo Trio to Perform Jazz at UC Irvine
Kei Akagi (Photo by Moto Uehara) IRVINE — The Tokyo — Kei Akagi (piano), Shunya Wakai (bass), and Tamaya Honda (drums) — will be...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 17, 20191 min read
‘Young Stars of the Future’ Features Violinist Kevin Miura
ALISO VIEJO — South Coast Symphony presents “Young Stars of the Future,” an evening of classical, opera and Broadway entertainment, on...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 31, 20181 min read
Kotohajime at JACCC on Jan. 6
Special guests include Arugakki (taiko group), Tetsuya Nakamura (harmonica player), Ken Aiso (violinist), and Matsumae Kai (traditional...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 28, 20181 min read
Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Live Animation Concert
This event will feature a true visual euphony performance of “The Four Seasons.” Using Yamaha’s “score following” technology, an AI...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 24, 20181 min read
Touches of Tinsel for ‘A Little Tokyo Christmas’
With Marlene Yamane Chau on ukulele, Ken Takemoto, Clara Mulligan and the cast bring a little Island flavor with “Mele Kalikimaka.”...
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