Discovering The Music Of Japan

A calm, unhurried look at traditional instruments, letting you simply sit and listen as music fills a quiet teahouse.

Directed by

Bernard Wilets

Genres

Documentary

Overview

In a beautiful teahouse setting, the historical background and current social role of three major Japanese instruments, the koto, the shamisen and the shakuhachi, are discussed. Includes traditional Japanese singing and playing, with a performance by an ensemble of the instruments.

How it feels

Warm and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, music, education, trauma

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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