Ryuha Saïto, Ryozan Takahashi, Kazuchika Fujimoto ‎– Au Nord Du Japon – Le Minyô Du Tohoku (1979, Arion)

Media NM
Sleeve VG+

Format : LP
Cat N° : ARN 33469
Style : Min’yō

In the circles of Japanese folk music enthusiasts, it is often repeated, ‘Min’yō is the homeland of the heart,’ evoking nostalgia for the original region. Like many other industrialized countries, these orally transmitted traditional songs in Japan now reflect regional and dialectal diversity within the nation-state. Enchanting voices from the island of Amami, captivating summer dances of the Obon festival, spirited tsugaru-jamisen accompaniment to the songs of Tōhoku, and languid lullabies—all of these set the tone and showcase the vibrant musical heritage of Japan.