Beer Garden at Japan Village
Japan Village Beer Garden
Friday, October 18 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Japan Village Courtyard – 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn
Admission: Free
Japan Village is hosting an evening of Japanese beer, delicious food, and live music performances!
Guests can enjoy a wide selection of authentic Japanese beers and the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and experience the vibrant culture of Japan in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Miyabi Uta Project: The Western Influence on Japanese Music
There will be a special performance of Japanese songs accompanied by acoustic guitar and violin. Discover the cultural crossover that led to the vibrant genres we know today.
For more information about these events, please visit Japan Village’s website and follow them on Instagram.
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OMNY TAIKO TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY
RISE: OMNY Taiko 10th Annual Concert
Saturday, October 5 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Music School – 126 Saint Felix Street, Brooklyn
Admission: $25 | $20 seniors and students
Be a part of OMNY Taiko’s RISE to new heights as they reach more communities and contribute to the cultural diversity of New York City.
Their annual concert this Saturday, October 5 promises to be an unforgettable evening of drumming that blends traditional Japanese rhythms with their New York roots. This in-person event will start at 5:30 p.m.; doors open at 5:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, please visit OMNY Taiko’s Eventbrite page. Tickets may be available at the door, depending on availability.
About OMNY Taiko
OMNY Taiko is a vibrant, tight-knit community drumming group striving to share the art of taiko drumming with people and communities across the New York City area through inclusive, accessible performances, classes, and workshops.
As a form of rhythmic and artistic expression, taiko allows individuals to convey emotion and energy and to connect with others through music. OMNY Taiko emphasizes the communal aspect of ensemble drumming:
bringing people together to create music as a group
fostering a sense of community and belonging
providing opportunities for collaboration and teamwork
One of OMNY Taiko’s primary goals is to become emblematic of the energy of New York City, reflecting the story of a seed born on the concrete streets and blossoming into a vibrant community with the strength and tenacity of a city that never sleeps.
For more information about the organization, please visit their website.
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Tokyo to New York at Bargemusic
Bargemusic: Here and Now Series presents THOMAS PIERCY - TOKYO TO NEW YORK 東京とNY
Friday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Bargemusic – 1 Water Street, Brooklyn (GPS address)
Admission: $35
Bargemusic’s Here and Now Series presents music with Thomas Piercy, clarinet and ohichiriki; Aaron Wolff, cello; and Marina Iwao, piano. Three of the works are world premieres composed for Thomas Piercy by composers Miho Sasaki, Michael Schelle, and Emilio Teubal, and a composition by Dai Fujikura will have its New York premiere. Rounding out the program will be a masterpiece from 1992 from Pulitzer Prize-winner Tania Leon.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Tonada Productions or Bargemusic.
Program
Dai Fujikura “Hop” for clarinet, cello, and piano (2019) (US Premiere)
Tania Leon “Arenas d’un tiempo” for clarinet, cello, and piano (1992)
Miho Sasaki “黎明-reimei-Dawn” for ohichiriki, cello, and piano (2023) (World Premiere)
Michael Schelle “Kingfish Levinsky” for clarinet, cello, and piano (2023) (World Premiere)
Emilio Teubal “The Offspring of MMXX” for clarinet, cello, and piano (2023) (World Premiere)
ALFA EVENINGS AT HONEYCOMB HI-FI
ALFA Evening Vol. 16
Every other Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Honeycomb Hi-Fi Audio Lounge – 74 5th Avenue, Brooklyn
No Cover Charge
This Sunday, September 3, ALFA Music, a subsidiary of Sony Music Publishing (Japan), Inc., hosts vinyl listening sessions Honeycomb Hi-Fi Audio Lounge in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
This Sunday, September 3, experience Japanese pop music standards on vinyl and in hi-fi while enjoying cocktails. Honeycomb, which opened in November 2022, is modeled after Tokyo’s jazz lounges. Jon Carlson, Honeycomb’s owner, served in Japan for a year while in the Marines. When he found a long-forgotten vintage Japanese stereo in his storage locker, he did research into listening bars in Japan and came up with the concept for Honeycomb.
“The idea of building a bar around the enjoyment of vinyl records and high-fidelity audio gear is a staple of Tokyo nightlife culture, but still relatively new here.”
—Max Kalnitz, Brooklyn Magazine
About Alfa Music
Founded in Tokyo by composer and producer Kuni Murai in 1969, Alfa Music raised the level of Japanese pop music and laid the foundation of Japan’s current music scene. Alfa Music served as a remarkable conduit for creativity during the 1970s and ‘80s, releasing the debut album of the multi-talented singer-songwriter Yumi Arai, then a budding composer and igniting the global phenomenon that was Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). Follow Alfa Music on Instagram and immerse yourself in the songs of the past and present through their YouTube channel.
Shoko Nagai at Barbès
Shoko Nagai's TOKALA
Friday, July 28 from 8:15 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:00 p.m.)
Barbès – 376 9th Street, Brooklyn
Suggested Donation: $20
Shoko Nagai's TOKALA explores the captivating sounds that bridge the ancient bond between Japan and the Middle East through the Silk Road. This remarkable cultural exchange has left an indelible mark on Japanese culture. Through the music of TOKALA, we are invited to appreciate and understand the enduring connection between the Far East and the rich Islamic world of the Middle East.
Shoko Nagai (center) performs with Satoshi Takeishi (percussion) and Frank London (trumpet) at Barbès in March
PERFORMERS
Shoko Nagai – Accordion, Voice, Piano
Satoshi Takeishi – Percussion
Frank London – Trumpet
No ticket is needed for entry, but Barbès staff will collect donations during the performance.
Shoko Nagai is a 2023 NY Foundation for the Arts Fellow in Music/Sound and a 2023 M³ (Mutual Mentorship for Musicians) Fellow. Learn more about her unique musical journey, please visit her website.
Shoko Nagai (center) with Frank London (left) and Satoshi Takeishi