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Web Sites in Category Shamisen

Hidetaro, Honjoh - Traditional and contemporary shamisen musician and composer. Includes biography, discography with audio samples, shamisen history and styles including hauta and risogaku. [English/Japanese]

IIAS Newsletter: Tsugaru Shamisen Music - Dr. Hae-kyung Um's book review of The Birth of Tsugaru Shamisen Music.

Shamisen Corner - Introduction with audio sample and tunings.

Shammy's - Information about the shamisen, a stringed instrument. Includes tuning and building.

The Sound of Kyoto: Yanagawa-Shamisen Music - History of shamisen music and concert dates of Shadan-hojin Kyoto Todo-kai.

Trends in Japan: Tsugaru Shamisen - Article about renewed interest in the instrument. Includes links.

Yasosuke, Shamisen - Master musician combining traditional and contemporary styles. Includes biography, concert schedule, audio samples, profiles of collaborators, and information about the instrument. [English/Japanese]

Related Categories:

Arts > Music > Instruments > Stringed
Arts > Music > Instruments > Japanese

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