Japanology Plus · SEASON 4
Traditional Music in Modern Life
Episode 19 · 2017-07-11

- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
For centuries the art of playing traditional music on Japanese instruments was passed down through apprenticeships. But traditional music ended up isolated from other musical forms. Now young performers are trying to adapt Japan’s musical legacy to modern tastes, and to create new traditions. This time on Japanology Plus we find out more about traditional music in modern life with the help of expert guest Akihisa Kominato, a shakuhachi player. And in Plus One, the basics of kotsuzumi drumming.
28 minutes
Season 4 episodes
1. Japanophiles: Carine Lafitte2017-01-05
2. Noh Theater2017-01-26
3. Moving Services2017-02-02
4. Okinawan Karate2017-02-09
5. Sleep2017-02-16
6. Tokyo Rail Network2017-02-23
7. Denim2017-03-02
8. Japanophiles: Randy Channell Soei2017-03-09
9. Japanophiles: Zoe Vincent2017-03-30
10. Buddhist Altars2017-04-04
11. Driving Schools2017-04-12
12. Curry2017-04-19
13. Cafes2017-05-02
14. Japanophiles: Yoram Ofer2017-05-23
15. School Lunch2017-06-06
16. Capsule Toys2017-06-20
17. Buses2017-06-27
18. Traditional Music2017-07-04
19. Traditional Music in Modern Life2017-07-11
20. Japanophiles: Nsenda Lukumwena2017-07-18
21. Urban Renewal2017-08-01
22. Fireworks2017-08-15
23. Anthropomorphism2017-08-22
24. 2D Characters - Origins and Evolution2017-08-29
25. Children and Sports2017-09-05
26. Amusement Parks2017-09-12
27. Japanophiles: Tyler Lynch2017-09-26
28. Particle Physics Research2017-10-03
29. Shrine Duties2017-10-17
30. Special Rescue Teams2017-10-24
31. The Wonders of Air Travel2017-10-31
32. Japanophiles: Fernando Lopez2017-11-21
33. Changing Perceptions of Cars2017-11-28
34. The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (1)2017-12-12
35. The Way of Tea: Wellspring of Omotenashi (2)2017-12-19