Discovering The Music Of Japan
In a beautiful teahouse setting, the historical background and current social role of three major Japanese instruments, the koto, the shamisen and the shakuhachi, are discussed. Includes traditional Japanese singing and playing, with a performance by an ensemble of the instruments.
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Discovering The Music Of Japan
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1967
Runtime
0h 20m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Discovering The Music Of Japan
Production Companies
Film Associates of California
Director
Bernard Wilets
Description
In a beautiful teahouse setting, the historical background and current social role of three major Japanese instruments, the koto, the shamisen and the shakuhachi, are discussed. Includes traditional Japanese singing and playing, with a performance by an ensemble of the instruments.
