Additional Web Resources
Shinnai
Website of Tsuruga Wakasanojo XI
www.shinnai.com (Japanese only)
For information on Shinnai performances and lessons
Shinnai no kan (Japanese only)
Kuruma Ningyo
Website of Professor Miguel Romero, U Mass, Amherst, on his sabbatical journey in Japan
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo
Traditional Japanese Music
Performing Arts Network Japan
Overview of Traditional Styles of Japanese Music
Columbia Music Entertainment
A History of Japanese Traditional Music
Linda Caplan
List of Shamisen Resources
Traditional Japanese Performing Arts -- general
Christopher Yohmei Blasdel's
Overview of The Japanese Performing Arts
2007 USA Tour sponsors
Supported by the Japan Foundation through the Performing Arts JAPAN Program
Toshiba International Foundation
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We welcome any volunteers interested in assisting with event setup and cleanup, interpreting/hosting the artists, local transportation, and more at each venue. Please contact Maiko Behr for more information.
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