More information on the concert can be found on the Ukwanshin Kabudan website. (I’m part of the jikata around the 2-minute mark.) (Via Norman Kaneshiro-sensei)
Filed under YouTube …
asoviva34′s cover of Jack Johnson’s “Flake”
One way to get our attention is to send us a video of your playing a sanshin (check) and a very big plus is to play a song from an artist we’re big fans of here (check). So without further ado, here’s asoviva34 playing his sanshin arrangement of Jack Johnson’s “Flake.” Interestingly enough, asoviva34′s homepage … Continue reading »
The OGsband “Chibariyo”
“Chibariyo” from The OGsband (from their YouTube channel) is really catchy. Here’s a short biography of the band via their MySpace Music page: We are 3 Americans that decided to make Okinawa our home. After playing in various cover bands here, we decided to join forces and start an original acoustic band. So far, so … Continue reading »
UP Tomo-Kai’s performance in “Umagang kay Ganda”
UP Tomo-Kai performs in ABS-CBN’s “Umagang kay Ganda”! February 26, 2010 Asadoya Yunta (an Okinawan dance) Performers: Elia Joy Casimiro Arlaj Turingan Bianca May Canoza Paolo Tristan Cruz Noelle Camilla Rivera Sanshin & Vocals: Souchi Uchiyama (from Japan Foundation, Manila) [...] If you want to know more about UP Tomo-Kai, you may visit: http://tomokai.co.nr [...] … Continue reading »
Web: Okinawaology Blog
The Okinawaology Blog, by Thomas Corrao of the Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai, features “life adventures and stories of an Okinawa otaku.” Be sure to check it out and add it to your news reader. Tom also has a YouTube channel with his uploads of the Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai’s sanshin practice sessions among other cool stuff.
Video: Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai’s sanshin practice
Tom Corrao shares a video of a practice session by the members of the Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai headed by instructor, June Cabel. Love it Tom! Thanks for sharing.
7 Videos from the 2009 Shinjuku VII Eisa Matsuri
Wow. This is pretty awesome. A YouTube’r by the username of angelyarachinen uploaded seven videos from the 7th annual Shinjuku Eisa Matsuri. (Nifee deebitan to Myron Akana for the link!)
Ayano Uema plugs Okinawa Chousei Yakusou’s Haru Ukon
(Via 上間綾乃の、日々ブログ.)
Ayano Uema shares video of “PW無情”
You can file this in the “let’s hope more artist get in on this” category. Popular (and beautiful I might add) utasaa Ayano Uema shares a PV (well, kinda) of her rendition of the song “PW 無情” (the Prisoner of War song) on YouTube. Accompanying Ayano on piano is Yasushi Matsumoto of Taiyofu Orchestra. (Via … Continue reading »
Hirara releases debut mini album, “Kanikubata”
Miyakojima folk singer, Hirara, who performed at this year’s Okinawan Festival in Honolulu, released her debut mini album, “Kanikubata,” on December 1, 2009. The album is currently sold in Okinawa and contains a total of six tracks including “Kanikubata” and “Tsuki ni Negai wo” — both featured in CMs for the awamori Kiku no Tsuyu.
