Jamaica has reggae and Hawaii has its distinct, Polynesian-influenced melodies. But far more obscure — because it's not sung in the English language — is another island-music genre: the native songs ...

NAHA--The oldest "sanshin" known in existence--an Okinawan musical instrument that survived for two centuries and the destruction of World War II--has been donated to a museum here. The sanshin, ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – Guests can enjoy traditional Okinawan performances at the 2022 Okinawan Festival, featuring the Odo family. The 2022 Okinawan Festival is returning to in-person festivities on ...

Something about tropical islands inspires music. Okinawa is such a place. Okinawa has a long history of distinctive folk music that has continued to this day, preserving traditional songs while also ...

Three musicians from Okinawa islands, Japan, were in the city to treat Chennaiites with their soulful singing. TOI caught up with them for a quick chat It’s common knowledge that the strains of ...