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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

20 minutes

Year:

1967

Director:

Bernard Wilets

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Company:

Film Associates of California

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Crew:

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