Amami Islands Japan / Various Amami Islands Japan / Various CD

This disc presents the distinctive folk music of the Amami Archipelego in Japan. Amami dialects, folktales, and traditions, although recognizable to someone familiar with Japanese culture, reflect the islands' historical separation. Folk Songs of the Amami Islands presents several individual vocal performances accompanied by the jyabisen, a three-stringed plucked lute. Along with songs recounting various folktales and customs, there are also lullabies and children's songs sung unaccompanied by some performers.

1. Waka R?Sho 2. Shigin 3. Asabana Hayari Bushi 4. Shumichi Nagahama 5. Ima Nu Kazekumo 6. Mochi Morai Uta 7. Yerabu Yuri No Hana 8. Shima Sodachi 9. Rankan Bashi Bushi 10. Two Children's Songs 11. Ito Kuri Bushi 12. Ichikya Bushi 13. Yerabu Nagkumo Bushi 14. Umi No Sasakusa 15. Bon Odori 16. Bo Odori 17. Hachigatsu Odori 18. Te Odori