UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Invitation to Ryukyu Dance, 1995-06-20

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Invitation to Ryukyu Dance
Dates
1995-06-20
Quantity
1 videotapes  :  EC - 1 vct (VHS, sp, color); Duration: 1:36:03
Collection Number
1996014
Summary
Recorded in Japan June 20, 1995; copied from tape belonging to Katsutoshi Miyagi (visiting artist 1995-96)
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.

Performers unidentified; dance performance in Japan (June 20, 1995); musicians only occasionally visible at side of stage.

Documentation: Photo-copy of videocassette wrapper in Japanese.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • Japan
  • Okinawa
  • Ryukyus

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings