This time we would like to introduce the folk music of Tsugaru presented by professional min’yō (a type of Japanese folk singing and shamisen performance) player Yūsuke Kenmochi. The Tsugaru is the western area of Aomori Prefecture, where is well-known for Aomori Nebuta Festival. The Tsugaru-style shamisen, a three-stringed instrument has a distinctive sound that is instantly recognizable as distinctly Japanese.
Please enjoy the sounds of Tsugaru with its beautiful scenery.
Program
0:00 Start and greeting by Mr. Koji Orita, advisor of the National Theater of Japan
0:44 Shamisen performance: Tsugaru Jongara Bushi, one of Tsugaru’s five famous folk melodies
4:32 Greeting by Mr. Yusuke Kenmochi
5:05 Folk song: Tsugaru Jongara Bushi
6:30 Te-odori dance “Te” means hands. Its gesture is unique and rapid along Tsugaru’s famous folk music.
9:36 Comments by Mr. Koji Orita
12:20 Folk song: Tosa-no-sunayama
14:59 Kenmochi Sensei’s three S’s — Please don’t miss checking out the ending!
Title of songs in the video:
Tsugaru Jongara Bushi and Tosa no sunayama: performed by Yusuke Kenmochi
Tsugaru Aiya Bushi: performed by Jongara Club
Useful information:
Goshogawara City http://www.city.goshogawara.lg.jp/tourism/
Hirosaki City(J only) http://www.city.hirosaki.aomori.jp/city_promotion/
Aomori Prefecture https://www.aptinet.jp/
Special thanks for photos:
Education Board of Goshogawara City, Hirosaki City Public Library, Hirosaki City,
Aptinet (Aomori Sightseeing Guide), Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization
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Very beautiful