Presented by Ryukyu Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai USA
TOBE! Uta Sanshin in NY
Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:30 PM
Zankel Hall
Afuso Ryu Choichi Kai presents Choichi Terukina, grand master of uta-sanshin (singing and playing a three-string lute) and National Living Treasure of Japan. Marking his 88th birthday, Terukina will be joined by master musicians from Asia-Pacific. This performance features classical music rooted in 300-year-old poetry, folk music, and modern compositions as well as Ryukyuan dance and various Ryukyuan musical instruments.
Performers
Choichi Terukina
Afuso Ryu Choichi Kai Hawaii, USA, Kansai, Tokyo, and Okinawa
Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi nu Kai Nakasone Dance Academy