The lyrics of traditional Okinawan songs were found to record past climate and geological history of the Ryukyu Islands (21st ...

The traditional folk music of Okinawa isn’t exactly commonplace in American concert halls — you might have an easier time finding Tuvan throat singing or a recital of Namibian hunting chants. But in a ...

The 2023 Okinawa Chinese Music Festival, the first large-scale event of its kind, was held in Okinawa last week. The festival showcased a spectacular array of performances, including traditional ...

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"For my mother's generation, it was common to leave Okinawa to mainland Japan for work after finishing school. But my mother said to me 'Learn your culture, establish your roots before going out to ...

“One night at a pub I heard the sound of traditional Okinawan folk music, and it was like being hit in the head with a hammer. The impact was like a bolt of lightning! The song told the story of how ...

Jamaica has reggae and Hawaii has its distinct, Polynesian-influenced melodies. But far more obscure — because it's not sung in the English language — is another island-music genre: the native songs ...

The Nutcracker: Peninsula School of the Performing Arts presents the classic Christmas ballet. 2 and 7 p.m. today, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates.

On Wednesday, the second Okinawa China Music Festival was held in Naha, Japan. The event featured a variety of Chinese traditional cultural performances, such as Sichuan opera, Dunhuang dance, and ...

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Just like ‘world music’, terms such as ‘East-meets-West’ and ‘Eastern fusion’ feel outdated. Whether it’s BTS topping Billboard charts or Higher Brothers selling out shows in North America, it’s clear ...

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