Topic: Koto
June Kuramoto, whose jazz koto has been heard on major motion picture soundtracks and as key component of the legendary Hiroshima band, will present a free concert on Sunday, June 18, at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center Plaza.
June Kuramoto and Friends are featured performers in the day-long Little Tokyo Food Fair and Concert taking place on Father’s Day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also appearing will be Latin jazz artists Soul Sacrifice, Opus fusion quartet, D.J. Hideo of radio station 98.6 The Beat, and singing artists Kiyoshi Graves and Miyuki Matsunaga.In addition, cuisine from Sohoju, Chop Suey at the Far East, the New Otani Hotel, Capperi Italian Ristorante, Mikawaya, and other restaurants will be available for purchase.
Fathers who attend will each receive a free gift.
Sponsored by the Little Tokyo Business Association, the event will benefit the LTBA’s ongoing efforts to promote Little Tokyo merchants and preserve the area’s unique cultural identity.
Admission is free. For further details or booth information, call (818) 906-2161.
Posted by culturalnews
at 00:01 PDT
Updated: 06/14/06 08:59 PDT
