Tsugaru Shamisen. World of Michihiro Sato
Description
Michihiro Sato is considered the finest player of the Tsugaru shamisen, a traditional three-stringed instrument of the Tsugaru province integral to Japanese folk music. This program combines live performances by Sato at the Otsu Traditional Performing Arts Center with the musician's commentary on the history and role of the shamisen player, a door-to-door minstrel of a bygone era. Sato also discusses the future of Tsugaru shamisen, such as his work with jazz and avant-garde musicians in America and Europe.
Runtime
48 min
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2000
Database
Films on Demand
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