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
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

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

  • Personal Names
    • Sudo, Kumoe (performer)
    • Takahashi, Chikuzan, 1910-1998 (performer)