Japan's long history of cultural influence from the continent, alternating with independent development and adaptation to suit indigenous aesthetics, has resulted in a rich and varied musical culture reflecting the country's geographical...

On the surface, Korean musical culture shares many similarities with the musical cultures of China and Japan. The evidence includes notations, instruments, repertory, and so on. However, certain deep underlying aesthetic concepts distinguish Korean...

Many styles of traditional music are included in the music of Japan. Numerous performers can be found across the country, playing several of styles of folk and classical music. The modern Japanese music scene includes a wide array of performers in...

Record companies' revenue from digital music sales rose 40 percent to $2.9 billion over the past year, but the growth is still failing to cover losses from collapse of international CD sales, the music industry's global trade body said Thursday.The International Federation of the Phonographic...