

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Japan Twang: A Shamisen Concert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Japan Twang! Is an hour-long performance of “Tsugaru-jamisen” by Sato Michiyoshi. The event is sponsored by Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University's Soga Japan Center. Doors open at 4:30. The recital begins at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Tsugaru-jamisen is a modern, improvisatory, and often highly technical Japanese musical style performed on a three-stringed spike lute called a shamisen.  

Sato’s performance will include a range of traditional folksong pieces, solo improvisation, and modern compositions with vocals and audience participation.

Translation and commentary will be provided by Joshua Lee Solomon of Hirosaki University, Japan.

The show will be at the Connable Recital Hall in Kalamazoo College's Light Fine Arts Building. The building is located at the northeastern corner of Thompson and Academy streets on the Kalamazoo College's campus. 

Parking can be found in a lot on Thompson Street as well as on the adjoining streets. Street parking in the area is open to the public on weekends and after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/2026-japan-twang-a-shamisen-concert/200029498611731
- **Event Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029498611731?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kalamazoo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Connable Recital Hall Light Fine Arts Building, Kalamazoo College 139 Thompson St. Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US
- **lat**: 42.29134
- **long**: -85.60082
- **full address**: Connable Recital Hall Light Fine Arts Building, Kalamazoo College 139 Thompson St. Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US, 113 Thompson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-45ND, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: WMU Japanese Program (https://allevents.in/org/wmu-japanese-program/27352366)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Connable Recital Hall Light Fine Arts Building, Kalamazoo College 139 Thompson St. Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US, 113 Thompson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-45ND, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** WMU Japanese Program
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** concerts, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Japan Twang: A Shamisen Concert ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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