Sound of the Shamisen

Sound of the Shamisen is a live concert presenting the traditional Japanese shamisen alongside classical guitar and shinobue, a traditional Japanese flute. Award-winning musicians KANEKO Sumie, TANAKADATE Fumi, and ODAMURA Shu will perform a program combining traditional and contemporary works.

The concert explores the relationship between Japanese and Western classical music across different periods, including pieces that incorporate modern jazz influences. The Japan Information & Culture Center invites audiences to experience this cross-cultural program at the Embassy of Japan.

When: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. EST

Venue: Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

Lineup: KANEKO Sumie, TANAKADATE Fumi, and ODAMURA Shu

Instruments: Shamisen, classical guitar, and shinobue

Program: Traditional and modern shamisen works, including music that contrasts and blends Japanese and Western classical traditions with modern jazz elements

Tickets: Price not available

Registration: Registration is available through the event page.

Run time: Not specified

Ages: Not specified

Accessibility: Not specified

Inquiries: jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp

Photography and video: The JICC may photograph or record attendees at the event and use the resulting material in its publications, websites, social media, and other media. Anyone who does not want to be recorded should notify the photographer or event organizers.