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Asian Female Artists You Should Be Listening To Right Now (Part II)

LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ 04/04/2020 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

March is Women’s History Month, the perfect time to hit play on any one of these amazing songs made for, by, or about Asian women. But please note: this is in no way the definitive […]

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【Canceled】Hiromi, Japan’s superstar pianist is coming to Toronto April 3

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 03/07/2020 by JAPAN in CANADA

Electrifying Japanese pianist/composer Hiromi to play Toronto’s George Weston Recital Hall Friday, April 3, 2020. Known for her accomplished technique, energetic live performances and blend of musical genres, Hiromi electrifies audiences with a creative energy that both encompasses and […]

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“We are Asian as f*ck”: 88rising

CULTURE MUSIC 02/11/2020 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Have you ever questioned why all English songs are sung by non-Asians? 88rising sees Asian minority in the English music industry and created a platform primarily for Asian American and Asian artists who release music […]

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A Guide to Japanese ‘City Pop’, Disco Tracks that Take You to Japan’s Post-war Capitalist Fantasy

CULTURE MUSIC 12/31/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Japanese “city pop” is a loosely defined subset of optimistic pop music that originated in Japan in the late 1970s, at the peak of their post-war economic miracle. The genre was originally termed as an […]

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Canto wait to listen to some music!

CULTURE MUSIC NEWS & POLITICS POPULAR 11/28/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Cantonese songs were once trending in the 70s. It was one of the most popular Asian pop music. However, this popularity slowly decayed and disappeared from the mainstream culture. To redeem ourselves I have this […]

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The Adult Baby Narrative: Blonde Redhead Vocalist, Kazu Makino, performing at The Great Hall in Toronto

Art CULTURE 08/15/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

The veteran singer, following her successful new single, “Salty”, will be touring North America. View this post on Instagram Announcing the Adult Baby Tour 2019 ðŸ‘´ðŸ½ðŸ‘¶ðŸ½ Join KAZU for her first-ever solo live shows across […]

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The Japan Foundation, Toronto Presents: AGA-SHIO in Concert

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 05/01/2019 by Japan Foundation

AGA-SHIO in Concert Friday August 23, 2019 @7:30 PM Kobayashi Hall, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 6 Garamond Court, Toronto Tickets: $25.00 / JCCC members: $22.00 – HST included. General Seating. Tickets are non-refundable. – Tickets […]

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A Prince of Flutes Third Generation Japanese-Canadian Composer Ron Korb Interview

CULTURE Interview PEOPLE TOP STORIES TREND 06/06/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

Born in Toronto as a third-generation Japanese Canadian, Ron Korb is a multitalented musician: a flutist, a composer, and a lyricist, as well as a music producer. Having studied music in both the University of […]

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “NANDA COLLECTION WORLD TOUR 2014” Report: Live in Toronto

CULTURE Culture Fashion FASHION & BEAUTY FEATURE 12/07/2017 by JAPAN in CANADA

On March 7, 2014, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Kyary), the world-renowned icon of HARAJUKU culture who is a fashion leader as well as a musician, performed in Toronto. Her performance, held in Sound Academy, was part […]

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Toronto’s cutting-edge electronic musician who creates innovative sounds I Am Robot And Proud Interview

Culture CULTURE Interview PEOPLE People 12/05/2017 by JAPAN in CANADA

Shaw-Han Liem, also known as I Am Robot and Proud, is an electronic musician born in Toronto. From a young age, he studied piano at the Royal Conservatory and eventually switched gears to electronic music. […]

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