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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Luciellen Dunsmoor recordings (Thesis Examples), Undated
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dunsmoor, Luciellen
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Luciellen Dunsmoor recordings (Thesis Examples)
- Dates
- Undated
- Quantity
- 1 items : EC-1 cassette (Dolby); WT-1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); Duration: 00:37:23
- Collection Number
- 1983045
- Summary
- Copy of commercial recordings.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Takahashi Sadazo (1910-1998), later known as Takahasi Chikuzan, was a composer and musician from Nakahiranai, Japan. At the age of two, he lost his sight as a result of contracting measles. Shortly after, he became a live-in apprentice to Toda Jujiro, a Tsugaru-jamisen performer in Nakahiranai. He traveled around performing on doorsteps to make money until gaining popularity during WWII when he accompanied the famous Tsugaru folk singer Narita Unchiku. For many years after the war he performed at a small venue in Shibuya, Tokyo called Shibuya Jean-Jean. His performances were known for their long solo improvisations. Chikuzan's legacy is maintained by his disciple Takahashi Chikuzan II, who continues to perform his music.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Work tape produced from cassette (with Dolby)
Performers: Chikuzan Takahashi/shamisen; Kumoe Sudo/voice (first 4 examples)
Source recordings: Tsugaru Jamisen: Takahashi Chikuzan, Sono Shi (CBS Sony 36AG 3501-2) (songs with shamisen accompaniment); Tsugaru Jamisen: Takahashi Chikuzan, Sono Ichi (CBS Sony 25AG 347) (solo shamisen)
Dunsmoor M.A. thesis title: Tsugaru Jamisen: The Development of a Solo Shamisen Genre in Japan (see pp.9-10 for complete infrmation)
Contents: (from CBS Sony 36AG 3501-2) - Jonkara Kyu Bushi; Shamisen Jonkara; Ohara Shin Bushi; Shamisen Ohara Bushi; (from Sony 25AG 347) - Yosare Shin Bushi; Shamisen Yosare; Tsuaaru Ondo; Shamisen Tsugaru Ondo.
Documentation: Collector's thesis.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Asia
- Japan
Form or Genre Terms
- Sound Recordings
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Sudo, Kumoe (performer)
- Takahashi, Chikuzan, 1910-1998 (performer)