In line with the fortieth anniversary of the Malaysian Government’s Look East Policy this 12 months, a concert of “Min’yo” Japanese folk songs shall be held on March 4 and 5 at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac).
Organised by The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL), this concert will characteristic 5 musicians from Japan, in addition to Sarawakian sape participant Alena Murang because the visitor musician from Malaysia, in accordance to a assertion from JFKL.
Min’yo or folk songs, historically sung amongst communities – fishermen, farmers and on a regular basis individuals – in Japanese small cities, is characterised with its particular singing method referred to as “Kobushi” which employs a type of melisma.
The lyrics in the Min’yo not solely assist individuals perceive the each day lives of Japanese individuals, their notion of seasons and its wealthy regional tradition; it additionally showcases costumes which might be positive to captivate the viewers, it stated in the assertion.
Kato Erina shall be acting on the Tsugaru-Shamisen with vocals at JFKL’s ‘Min’yo – Music Concert Of Japanese Folk Songs’ at KLPac. Photo: JFKL
“The standard setting of Min’yo efficiency consists of vocals, Shakuhachi (bamboo flute), Shamisen (three strings instrument), and Shimedaiko (small drum).
“This time round, the viewers will get the prospect to expertise the Wadaiko (huge drum) and percussion, which provides on the programme, and options a energetic rhythm, intertwining serene melodies with these the place the viewers can join in and revel in,” added the assertion
This concert is supported by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry and Japan Airlines, and in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia and The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat.
Born in Yokohama, Tanaka Shiho was impressed to decide up the Tsugaru-Shamisen as a child after listening to a concert by Kaze, a Tsugaru-Shamisen troupe. Photo: JFKL
The Japanese musicians featured in this concert embody Tanaka Shiho, Kato Erina, Tsukuda Koshi, Kato Takuya, Kumagai Daisuke and Hiranuma Jin’ichi.
Alena, in the meantime, shall be performing along with the Japanese artists, it added.
Advocated in 1982, the Look East Policy helped drive Malaysia’s socio-economic growth and set up the foundations of the nation’s manufacturing business.
Over the years, the coverage has enormously contributed towards strengthening bilateral ties between the 2 nations. – Bernama
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