HOW radio: Global Club Nights – Ni Jui Hsin (Zuiko)

Today we explore the similarities and Differences in art between Finland, Japan and Taiwan. Are there any international constants that musicians should be aware of?

Are there any secrets behind the successful relocation of a tradition halfway around the world? Discover the magic of Shamisen and a wonderful shamisen player and human being.

Zuiko is Tsugarushamisen Player from Taiwan, who began studying Shamisen in 2015, specializing in the use of Japan's Tsugaru Shamisen, and combines elements of Japanese traditional folk, pop, rock, and original compositions. Zuiko is currently enrolled in the Global Music department at the Sibelius Academy in Finland, aiming to integrate musical elements from around the world and develop a new style of Shamisen music.

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Helsinki Open Waves radio, Caisa and the Global Music Department of Sibelius Academy present HOW radio: Global Club Nights, a radio discussion series focusing on the music industry in Finland from the perspective on intercultural collaboration.

The discussions take into consideration both the part of the musician and the business side, focusing on diversity in a neutral, safe space.

The language of discussion is English.

Global Club Nights live club events are held in Caisa monthly! Read more on Caisa’s event calendar.

Helsinki Open Waves (HOW) is a translingual, non-profit, community-driven platform that encapsulates a network of trans-local radio and audio practices. Read more here: www.helsinkiopenwaves.com