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Led by the spread of Okinawa Music and the emergence of a young generation of Tsugaru Shamisen performers, Shamisen has stepped over the boundaries of "traditional instrument" to become recognized as a multi-genre instrument. It is apparent that Shamisen has grown into a familiar instrument for everyone. The image of "Shamisen" has also changed overseas. Many famous composers, such as Ry Cooder, David Lindley, Levon Helm (The Band) and David Byrn (Talking Heads) have incorporated the emotion and energy of Shamisen/Banjo in their songs. Shamisen/Japanese Banjo began to fascinate the audience and simultaneously cultured people's respect towards traditional instruments.
The main theme of this proposal is to feature Shamisen as JAPAN NITE's 10th anniversary event to show the world the interesting and fascinating qualities that Shamisen and Japanese traditional instruments possess.
Texans naturally have a respect towards Roots music, and that combined with the world's largest music convention (and the flock of music fans that it lures) should cause a huge f eedback. We predict that Shamisen will be the most talked-about event in SXSW, with its news quickly spreading nation-wide.
We intend to select traditional Shamisen performers, one from each style. We also plan on inviting ex-square member/gagaku player Haruhiko Senba's group to have a mixed lineup that will feature both traditional and contemporary styles. Roukyoku player Kunimoto Takeharu and the bluegrass band he performed with in the states will also be a candidate. A session with an American traditional musician will be great.
We'd also like to think about the possibilities of having a concert in major US cities. Such concerts can be promoted by receiving comments from American artists that are fans of Okinawa music/Tsugaru Shamisen.
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Mika Uchizato
Umekichi
Takeharu Kunimoto
Yasukatu Oshima
Keisho Ohno
Japanese Traditional Nite ~Everything about Shamisen~
17 March 2006 - Austin, TX Creekside @ Capitol Place
18 March 2006 - New York, NY @ Joe's Pub
22 March 2006 - Oakland, CA @ Yoshi's Bar
23 March 2006 - Los Angeles, CA @ McCabe's Guitar Shop
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Ms. Ishida first broke onto the music scene singing for the Sailor Moon R series. Since then, she has taken the industry by storm, providing theme songs for such notable series as Pretear, Ai Yori Aoshi, Litle Snow Fairy Sugar, Gunparade March, Texhnolyze, the Ah! My Goddess tv series, Shakugan no SHANA, and This Ugly and Beautiful World, just to name a few. She also sings the ending theme song for the videogame Red Ninja: End of Honor.
In addition to her anime work, Ms. Ishida also has two full- length albums out- sweets, and Yoko Ishida-All of Me. Somehow, in the midst of her busy schedule, she also finds the time to serve as co-host of the popular radio program Okui Masami Kiss 3.
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Yoko Ishida
Kawaii Kon 2006
14-16 April 2006
Ala Moana Hotel
410 Atkinson Drive
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-4722