Nikkei Music Reclamation Project

The Nikkei Music Reclamation Project (NMRP), launched in 2018, aims to (re)imagine Nikkei (Japanese American) musical identities and to examine pre- and post-WWII Japanese American political history and music… The goal of NMRP is to bring together multiple generations of musicians in extending this legacy and to cultivate new directions for Nikkei musical culture in the United States.


Mission

Connecting ethnic, social, and musical identity development among emerging Nikkei artists and audiences.

Vision

Cultural sustainability for the Nikkei diaspora.


Artist Development

Intergenerational mentorships. Commissioned compositions.

Cultural Legacy

Listening Sessions and educational workshops.

Audience Cultivation

Nationwide network of partners.


Nikkei Music Reclamation Project on the Web:

https://linktr.ee/nikkeimusicreclamation


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