The Japanese Shamisen Player - Japanese folk musician
The Tsugaru Shamisen is a Japanese three-stringed instrument used in Japanese folk music.
This Japanese Shamisen Player is the only professional player of tsugaru shamisen; a traditional 3-stringed instrument played using a large pick called a bachi, in the UK.
In recognition of his great skill, he has been qualified to perform under a “Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa”, which is granted only to the most proficient artists. He performs at festivals and formal occasions, including the Japan Matsuri in Trafalgar Square, and at the Japanese Emperor’s birthday celebrations at the Japanese Embassy, and has also participated in a theatre production at the Edinburgh Festival.
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Japanese folk songs such as Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi, Tsugaru Aiya Bushi, Japanese folk song medley as background music or stage act.
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