A definitive record of classical Tsugaru shamisen performances that resonate with the soulful sounds.
This is a collection of representative recordings by the Tsugaru shamisen master, Chikuzan Takahashi. It includes masterpieces that combine technique and spirituality, including "Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi."
This collection of outstanding performances by Takahashi Chikuzan, a leading Tsugaru shamisen player, is an important work that elevated Japanese folk music to the level of art. The highly improvised phrases and sharp plectrum handling of pieces such as "Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi" and "Tsugaru Ohara Bushi" are impressive, embodying both the power and delicacy of the shamisen. Combined with the clarity of the recording, it creates a sense of realism that even allows you to feel Takeyama's breathing. Filled with emotion and expressiveness that transcends the boundaries of traditional music, this is a record-breaking masterpiece of Tsugaru performing arts.
