Japan’s Living National Treasure Choichi Terukina brings Okinawa to America in “3 Strings” Concert, April, 18, 7:30 PM Zankel Hall
Presented by Ryukyu Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai USA
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
https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2019/04/18/TOBE-Uta-Sanshin-in-NY-0730PM