Traditional Folk Dances of Japan

produced by Mary L. Evans (Folkways Records, 1959), 35 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: This field recording by Mary L. Evans represents a wide variety of traditional Japanese dances with ranging subject matters such as draught, war, famine etc. The recording captures both the music and the noises made by the dancers (grunts, chants, feet stomping) which adds additional energy and depth to the music and draws the listener in further. The liner notes include detailed explanations by Evans of the song meaning and history, as well as information about the dance performances themselves. With photographs and select lyrics (translated into English)
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 35 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Song, Folk Song, Traditional
Label: Folkways Records
Producer: Mary L. Evans
Release Date: 1959
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, East Asia: China, Japan, and Korea, Ásia Oriental, China, japão e Coréia, Asia Oriental: China, Japón y Korea, Japan
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Ásia Oriental, China, japão e Coréia, Asia Oriental: China, Japón y Korea