Released on: July 05, 2011, 5:55 am
Author:
Dr. Craig D. Reid / The Shin Koyamada Foundation
Industry:
Non Profit
Los Angeles, July 6, 2011 – In response to the ongoing and lingering negative effects impacting the victims of Japan’s devastating Earthquake and Tsunami, world renowned Japanese soprano Seiko Lee (soloist with the New York City Symphony) and Japanese/Hollywood actor Shin Koyamada (co-star of Tom Cruise’s epic The Last Samurai) have united their relief efforts for a special one night benefit concert to show that America has not forgotten their Japanese brothers and sisters.
Hosted by Nia Lyte and to be held Saturday, July 9, 2010 at the Japanese American
Cultural Community Center (244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012), the 90
minute or so concert will begin at 8:00 pm. Advanced ticket prices are $25 for
adults 18 and over, and $15 for children ages 10-17. Tickets can be purchased at the
door based on availabilty. Please call 888-338-8441
Under their respective N.P.O. banners, The Seiko Lee Project and the Shin Koyamada Foundation’s JERFA (Japan Emergency Relief Fund of America) initiative, Lee and Koyamada have dubbed their joint relief concert Waves of Healing from Los Angeles as a metaphor that although we can’t control the ocean’s waves we can create our own waves to balance the helplessness of our losses with humankind victories.
About Shin Koyamada:
Apart from being a 6-time national martial arts champion, Shin Koyamada became an
international celebrity after co-starring with Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai. His
star power was cemented with his starring role in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior one
of the Disney Channel’s top rated original movies ever. Through philanthropic work
with Chuck Norris and President George H.W. Bush via the Boy and Girls Club of
America’s youth empowerment Kickstart program, Bush and Norris inspired Koyamada to
co-find the Shin Koyamada Foundation (SKF). In 2010, Koyamada was named the
International Goodwill Ambassador of the Okayama Prefectural Government in Japan and
continues to help other US nonprofit charitable events. Owner of the production
company Shinca Entertainment, his latest venture, creation of the hot manga comic
book series Dreamhoppers, merely further accentuates his entrepreneurship
versatility.
About the Shin Koyamada Foundation (SKF):
Founded by Shin Koyamada and Nia Lyte in March 2008, the SKF is a United States
nonprofit organization that offers youth scholarships to foster the importance of
respect, honor, courtesy, value and manners through martial arts and active
participation in global environmental issues. The current SKF president is the
honorable Shoichi Nakagiri. The SKF also raises money to provide education for
underprivileged individuals and families as well as to implement international
cultural exchange projects. The SKF is all geared toward empowering youth to achieve
their goals and dreams and promote an Earth-friendly lifestyle. For more information
please visit www.koyamada.org.
About Seiko Lee:
Japanese soprano Seiko Lee has established an international
reputation as a gifted singer and enthralled audiences worldwide. After graduating
from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts, she has been a frequent soloist with
the New York City Symphony. Beyond being a concert artist, Lee has a deep concern
for world peace. She made frequent appearances at the United Nations (2007-2008)
with her peace concerts for reconciliation and healing. In 2006 and 2007 she
performed in North Korea for the peace initiative of healing the enmity between
Japan and Korea, and between North and South Korea. Lee also performed at Arlington
National Cemetery in Washington, DC for the end of the Korean War anniversary. In
2011, Lee has held similar Japan relieve concerts in Ohio and Manhattan, and after
Los Angeles, she will be taking her tour to Europe.
Contact Details: Dr. Craig D. Reid
Media Director
The Shin Koyamada Foundation
T: (858) 638-7949
E: reiddrs@aol.com
W: www.koyamada.org