Rina and Tohoku Minyo Band is a traditional Japanese music band that plays Tohoku Minyo music from the Northern area of Japan. Rina El-Nahas has been performing and playing this style of music since the age of five and has won numerous awards from traditional competitions in Japan. Rina is also an accomplished shamisen (a traditional 3-stringed instrument) player. Rina will be accompanied by Danny and Don on the shamisen and Eric and Naomi with taiko as well as backup vocals.  

リナと東北民謡バンドは、日本北部からの東北民謡を演奏する日本の伝統音楽バンドです。リナ・エル・ナハスは5歳の頃からこのスタイルで演奏し、日本の伝統音楽コンクールで数々の賞を受賞しています。リナは三味線の名手でもあります。リナはダニーとドンの三味線、エリックとナオミの太鼓、そしてバック・ボーカルを伴奏します。