UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Wataru Shinjo and Katsutoshi Miyagi (Ryukyu Sokyoku Kokokai Concert), 1996-04-20

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Shinjo, Wataru; Miyagi, Katsutoshi
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Wataru Shinjo and Katsutoshi Miyagi (Ryukyu Sokyoku Kokokai Concert)
Dates
1996-04-20
Quantity
2 videotapes  :  EC - 2 vcts (VHS, sp, color); Duration: 3:18:49
Collection Number
1996012
Summary
Copy made from Katsutoshi Miyagi's videotape; concert recorded April 20, 1996 at Green River Community College.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Unrestricted: collection is open for research.

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

Music of Okinawa - Seattle/Okinawan community members accompanied on some dances by UW visiting artists Wataru Shinjo and Katsutoshi Miyagi and several UW Ethnomusicology students.

Opening credits: "Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyokai: Washington State Branch Ceremony April 20th 1996" (5th anniversary)

Durations: Tape 1 - 1:55:12; Tape 2 - 1:23:37.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Concerts
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • Japan
  • Okinawa
  • Ryukyus

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings