GLOBAL CULTURES: SOAS MIN’YŌ 14 FEB 2026

Join us at Jesus College, Cambridge, for a performance and workshop with the SOAS Min’yō group. Tickets are available below.

About the SOAS Min’yō Group

The SOAS Min’yō Group is an inclusive community music group who gather at SOAS, University of London, to learn and perform Japanese folk songs (min’yō). With members ranging from their teens to their 70s, some who speak Japanese, some not, yet all love the music. The group features singers, shamisen players, shakuhachi players, percussionists, flute players and dancers, welcoming absolute beginners to participate alongside advanced players and singers. Since their founding by the late Dr David Hughes, they have performed regularly at the Japan Matsuri in Trafalgar Square, at Sheffield and Durham universities, the Southbank Centre, and at the Japanese Embassy in London. International performances have also followed in Denmark and at the Llangollen Eisteddfod. They now come to Cambridge.

FINDING THE VENUE

This event will take place in West Court, Jesus College. The pedestrian entrance can be accessed from Jesus Lane. On arrival, you will be directed to the screening hall. Please see the detailed map below for further information.

WITH THANKS TO

This event is part of Panorama’s partnership with Jesus College, Cambridge. Global Cultures at Jesus College is produced by Panorama and led by Director Matthew Webb. Its goal is to contribute to Cambridge city beyond our walls, offering unique cultural moments with world-class figures through its regular events, which are open to all. In the last year alone, we have featured master craftspeople, Noh theatre mask makers, National Geographic photographers, and film directors, producers and talent. Monthly events throughout the year will provide many opportunities for you to participate.

Support

If you have any questions about tickets, ticketing, or the event in general, please do write to us via [email protected], and we’ll be in touch.