As you may know, our band began in 2007. But 15 years ago on March 26, 2010, our front page feature in the Wall Street Journal changed the trajectory of the Minidoka Swing Band forever. The international and national spotlight helped lead to tours of Japan and California.

As part of the feature, this video includes profiles of our long-time, original band director and lead alto sax player, Larry Nobori and our original male singer, Henry “Shig” Sakamoto. Both were interned during World War II.

Thank you Wall Street Journal for telling our story!

Upcoming PerformancÎe

Our next performance will be for the Walters Performance Series on April 4, 2025 at the Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. Click here for more information.