JASRAC = Katsuya Kobayashi, who has been active as a DJ for many years, was selected for this year's "JASRAC Music Culture Award", which is given to people who have contributed to the development of music culture.
This award is given by JASRAC to those who have contributed to the development of music culture through steady activities that are not reflected in sales, and the presentation ceremony was held on the 18th in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Three groups of four people were selected this year, and among them, talent Katsuya Kobayashi has been active as a DJ for many years on radio and TV music programs, and has expanded the base of music fans by introducing Western music in a fun and brilliant manner. etc. was evaluated.
At the presentation ceremony, Mr. Kobayashi said, "I have introduced my works on radio and television for more than 50 years, but I would like to continue to convey lively music that matches the times, including not only Western music but also Japanese music." was
In addition,
Mr. Yoshio and Mrs. Keiko Toyama, Japan's leading jazz musicians who also contributed to charity by donating musical instruments
; Mr. Doriano Sulis, an Italian-born biwa craftsman who contributed to