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UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Shingon Ceremony, 1984-11-04
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Shingon Ceremony
- Dates
- 1984-11-041984-11-041984-11-04
- Quantity
- 2 videotapes : EC - 2 vcts (VHS, sp, stereo); Duration: 3:30:00
- Collection Number
- 1985026
- Summary
- Copy of tape recorded at Seattle Koyasan (1518 S. Washington, Seattle), 11-4-84.
- 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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Access is restricted.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Title: Dainichi Nyorai Kaigen Rishu Sanmai Dai-Hoe (Maha Vairochana Eye Opening Ceremony)
Copied from original videotape (VHS, lp, stereo) loaned by Rev. Yuju Matsumoto of Seattle Koyōsan Temple.
Performers: Rev. Ryūshō Abeno/leader; Rev. Shunshin Daigetsu/co-leader.
Contents: Shingon sect Buddhist ceremony, performed in commemoration of 1150 years since the death of Kukai, founder of Shingon Buddhism.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
- Video recordings in ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Asia
- Japan
Form or Genre Terms
- Video recordings