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Global Roots Radio
A Variety show with weekly programs from various immigrant/ethnic communities in the Kansas City area, from their own viewpoint through cultural, musical and original language.
Guests John Lytton and Jo Yamanaka join us to talk about the 2018 Kansas City Japan Festival!
John Lytton returned to Kansas in 2014 after living in Japan for 36 years. He has extensive experience in the field of Kabuki music, and related genres of drama and stage music. He is a master of the three-stringed
shamisen and experienced with the drums of the hayashi ensemble.
Jo Yamanaka, is an accomplished guitarist and songwriter who lives in Kansas City. He collaborates with Ms. Aya
Uchida, J-pop singer from Kyoto, Japan to produce and perform their original songs. Their first single, “Mahalo-Arigato” was created for the Japan Festival, and well-received in the United States.
October 6th, 10 am-7 pm…12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 (JCCC)
