It's Saturday Nite Live!
Tango for Argentina
19:00 - 21:00, July 11, 2026
SNL celebrates Argentina's 210th Independence Day with a top tango trio!
Yuki Furuhashi (violin) performed classical music at the National Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires for four years and joined many top tango orchestras. She now leads her own tango ensemble, released "Morena" (Sony Music) and co-authored "Really Useful! 74 Violin Practice Methods" (Rittor Music Publishing).
Tatsunori Ikeda (bandoneon) leads tango group Mentao. His unique bandoneon sound, characterized by its depth and nuance, makes him a rare player who has studied and performed in Argentina.
Yui Fukamachi (piano) has studied and performed in Argentina three times and published a beginner's guide for adults titled "You Can Be a Pianist by Jiyu Gendai Sha."
The trio will perform: "La Cumparsita," "El Choclo," "Libertango," "Jealousy," "Aozora," "Ole Guappa," "Por Una Cabeza," "9 de Julio" and more…
And remember SNL is free for FCCJ members! For guests & non-members, there is a 1,000 yen music charge, an incredible bargain for Tokyo entertainment. Please note the charge will apply to all guests and non members who are in the SNL venue at any time after the commencement of the first set.
Coming Up:
- June 6: New Yorker Kayo Hiraki's Jazz Trio celebrate UK National Fish ’n’ Chips Day.
- June 13: Taku & Rei highlight the official global days of Environment, Oceans and Rainforests.
- July 11: Tango for Argentina’s 210th "Día de la Independencia" with our Buenos Aires-trained ensemble of violin, vocals, bandoneon and piano.
- August 22: Hot summer sounds by the cool Summer Sisters on piano, violin and vocals.
- September 12: Rednecks welcome! Enjoy International Country Music Day with Yutaka Hokura.
- September 19: Texan-Celtic fiddle player Maddy Brotherton and band bring in the Autumn Equinox and Harvest.
The Entertainment Committee