S9·E27 Japanophiles: Colleen Schmuckal
Synopsis
Hanawa-bayashi is the name both of a parade of floats in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, and of the traditional music that is performed all night at the festival. These days, the performers include Colleen Schmuckal, a musician, composer and researcher from the USA. She plays the shamisen, a three-stringed instrument that was once a feature of everyday life in Japan. In a Japanophiles interview, Schmuckal tells Peter Barakan about the unique appeal of the shamisen and of Hanawa-bayashi music.
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When did Season 9 Episode 27 of Japanology Plus air?
Season 9, Episode 27 ('Japanophiles: Colleen Schmuckal') originally aired on December 22, 2022.
How long is Season 9 Episode 27 ('Japanophiles: Colleen Schmuckal')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Japanology Plus Season 9 Episode 27?
Hanawa-bayashi is the name both of a parade of floats in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, and of the traditional music that is performed all night at the festival. These days, the performers include Colleen Schmuckal, a musician, composer and researcher from the USA. She plays the shamisen, a three-stringe...
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