Shike Nu Tyurasa

Shike Nu Tyurasa
WATARU KOUSAKA
£19.99
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Product Description

Wataru Kohsaka is not from Okinawa but has lived there for most of his life. He is one of the most innovative sanshin players around, playing it using various electronic effects, using a bow and in other unique ways. His sanshin is sometimes accomapanied by the gamelan instrument the gender, which itself is also played using orthodox and more unorthodox methods Two tracks on this album were recorded on a beach on the south of the island called Ukinju Haiju Beach featuring sanshin, gender and pianica. The studio recordings feature acoustic guitar sometimes quite bluesy sounding. Three traditional Okinawan tunes and three original tunes performed in a completely unique way 1.Tohsin Doi 2.Jugo No Koi 3.Nahkuni 4.Niibui Kahbui 5.Tida Nu Achisa 6.Tinsagu Nu Hana.