Jazz great Wynton Marsalis talks about his music, healing the divides and maintaining integrity in an interview upon receiving the PI music category award.
The 2023 Praemium Imperiale Awards recognize excellence in fine and performing arts and archtecture, much like the Nobel Prize recognizes the sciences.
"It's an honor for me to continue the legacy that many other Black classical musicians and other under-represented musicians [...] have started"— Randall Goosby
Kayokyoku, a music genre blending traditional Japanese music with Western influences, emerged during the Showa era and remains a beloved genre in Japan today.
The great composer Ryuichi Sakamoto said, "I hope to make music until the final moment." His last concert was watched by more than 60,000 people worldwide.
JX'23 brought together some of the most prominent figures in the culture and entertainment industry, beginning with Studio Chizu and AMUSE GROUP USA.
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JAPAN Forward wishes you a Happy New Year with a peek at our top articles of 2022 and a reflection on the stirring performance by The...
The international awards recognize artists in five disciplines of fine and performing arts, and architecture, much like the Nobel Prizes do in the Sciences.
Our team at Naeba reviews the scenes and eclectic Day 3 lineup entertaining the crowd on the last day and night of the 2022 Fuji Rock...
JAPAN Forward’s team in Naeba gives a live inside view of the highlights of Day 3 and their favorite moments over the three-day festival.
JAPAN Forward’s team in Naeba gives a live inside view of the highlights of Day 2 and a preview of the artists to watch for on...