In these days of young tsugaru shamisen axe wielding punks it's nice to see a relative newcomer doing the traditional stuff well and pushing the tradition forward in the time-honoured way. Yu Takahashi is from the Takahashi school, playing a mixture of traditional favourites and his own tunes. 7 tracks. 1. Ryomei (with shakuhachi) 2. Tsugaru Kairou 3. Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi 4. Tsugaru Aiya Bushi 5.Tsugaru Yosare Bushi 6. Tsugaru Jonkara Nakabushi 7. Jusan no Sunayama (with shakuhachi)
