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In Hawaii: Churamana
Name sound familiar? Yup, I recently posted an entry about Churamana here and we’ll have a chance to see them live in Hawaii on Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Okinawan Festival in Kapiolani Park. They’ll be performing as part of the “Aloha Concert” set starting from 8pm with Kumu Hula Sonny Ching & Halau…
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In Hawaii: Rinken Band
It looks like it’s confirmed, the group that put the “O” in O-pop, Rinken Band, will be performing a free, wait, let me say that again, FREE (yes, doesn’t it look better emphasized and bold?) concert in Honolulu on Saturday, September 1, 2007. Opening for them will be “Hawaii’s Largest Bon Dance” (yeah, I wish…
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Live: Keith Nakaganeku and Calabash at Sam’s Club Stores on Oahu
Just thought I’d let you all know about Keith’s special appearance this weekend at both Sam’s Club stores on Oahu. Keith Nakaganeku and Calabash will be playing live: **Pearl City on Saturday 6/30 from 1pm to 2pm **Keeaumoku on Sunday 7/1 from 1pm to 2pm. If you don’t have a Sam’s Club card, find someone…
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Identity ‘Roochoo nu Kwa’ Children of Loo Choo
A very big congratulations to the Ukwanshin Kabudan (out of Hawaii) team of Eric Wada, Norman Kaneshiro and Keith Nakaganeku, for their “Identity ‘Roochoo nu Kwa’ Children of Loo Choo” performance at the Uruma Shimin Geijutsu Gekijou Hibiki Hall on Saturday, June 16, 2007. It’s weird (well, not really that weird) that I found out…
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Keith Nakaganeku and Calabash at Borders This Week!
Want to hear one of the most beautiful voices on the island? How about a chance to listen to Hawaiian, Japanese and Okinawan music at the same place? Well, you’ll get all of those great things if you step away from your Mac/PC and head on over to the Borders at Victoria Ward Centre this…
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‘Cocco Live in Budokan’ to Air on TV Japan in March
Mark you calendars! TV Japan will air J-Pop singer Cocco’s (and need I say that she’s one of my favorites) “Cocco Live in Budokan” concert on Friday, March 16, 2007! I couldn’t find any info on it at the TV Japan website but it’s probably from her August 10, 2006 concert at the Budokan. The…
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What Do These Three Have in Common?
Konishiki – a retired sumo wrestler and popular celeb Rimi Natsukawa – one of Japan’s top vocalists Jake Shimabukuro – ukulele player extraordinaire The answer? An hour-long music special called “Melody Club” that I still hear people raving about although it aired on Hawaii’s KIKU-TV station on January 7, 2007. (The lowdown on the show:…
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Nomura-Ryu Ongaku Kyo Kai Hawaii Shibu’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
Who: Nomura-Ryu Ongaku Kyo Kai Hawaii Shibu What: 40th Anniversary Celebration & to honor Harry Seisho Nakasone Sensei When & Where: April 22, 2007 (Sunday) at 2:00 PM at the Hawaii Okinawa Center (Waipahu, Hawaii) If you’re interested in purchasing tickets for the event please leave a comment or email me at karakuipress[at]gmail[dot]com. (Sorry for…
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Isshin – Of One Heart
Okay, I blogged about this joint (dance and taiko) concert a while back ago at Internet-Okinawa.com and also at the ol’ Karakui.com before I “accidentally” killed it (don’t ask). This’ll be the first for this blog tho’. ISSHIN – Of One Heart A concert featuring classical, contemporary and avant garde Okinawan dance and taiko Leeward…
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Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii’s 10th Anniversary Recital
Dang, that’s a long post title. I’m back from an unplanned break (small part of it due to a lack of news, the rest because I was blogging elsewhere—sorry) from blogging here to bring you information on a recital of Okinawan taiko by Hawaii’s very own branch of the Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko (RMD). More info…
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