Although not known much on the Japanese mainland or overseas, Hirokazu Matsuda has been a local star of Okinawan traditional music for several years. He teaches over 200 students and is known as one of the best interpreters of standard tunes, and a composer of new songs. On this album, he sings, plays sanshin and shimadaiko (drum) on a selection of shima uta standards and some of those original tunes too. 14 tracks including Hantabaru, Naakunii-Kaisaree, Niage-Acchamee Guwa, Imasannin, Hanagasa Bushi-Asadoya Bushi, Asobiyakara Mono, Jisso Bushi, Koi shi Ireimura, Hatoma Bushi.
