UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: O-Wa-Ra Festival, Undated

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: O-Wa-Ra Festival
Dates
Undated
Quantity
1 videotapes  :  EC - 1 vct (VHS (NTSC), sp, color, stereo); Duration: 00:24:20
Collection Number
1995020
Summary
Copy of commercial Japanese tape (PAL) belonging to Tim Salzman; copied at the request of Lorraine Sakata.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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

All notes in Japanese.

Contents: Folk music from 2 communities in prefecture of Tomiyama (part of festival held in August involving groups from 11 towns); produced by local tourist bureau; dance with accompanying instruments including shamisen, kokyu, taiko, shakuhachi, and tsuzumi (from notes, translated by Chris Vincent)

Documentation: Photo-copy of label and liner notes of commercial tape.

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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • Japan

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings