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 ...

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Last night, Asia Society welcomed a group of young, cutting-edge musicians committed to sustaining and expanding Japanese musical traditions. The group, collectively known as The Hougaku Quartet, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...