nerdist

SAILOR MOON’S Theme Song On Traditional Japanese Instruments Is Your New Jam

With San Diego Comic-Con upon us once again, cosplayers across the country are putting the finishing touches on their costumes. And while Disney Princess mash-ups, Star Wars characters, and Deadpool ...
The Red & Black

Traditional Japanese music performed with a modern flair

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Tonight, the Athens community has the chance to experience a new kind of music: ...
NPR

Japanese Koto Instrument Adds Lasers

Composer Miya Masaoka has started playing the "Laser Koto," a futuristic version of the traditional Japanese stringed instrument, the Koto, that's been around since the 8th century. Masaoka outfitted ...
Gizmodo

Traditional Japanese instruments playing Michael Jackson songs is pretty cool

The music of Michael Jackson is so popular that it’s pretty much universal and probably timeless and can even transcend instruments. I mean, just watch Yoshimi Tsujimoto play Michael Jackson’s Smooth ...
WEAU

Traditional Japanese performers stop at Eau Claire schools as part of tour

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A group of traditional Japanese performers stopped at Eau Claire schools as part of their tour around America. The Kato family are experts at taiko drums, huge, traditional ...
Reuters

Glass gives new sheen to traditional Japanese music

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 ...