(Discovering The Music Of Japan)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

20 minutes

Year:

1967

Directors:

Bernard Wilets

Production companies:

Film Associates of California

Crews:

Director of Photography

Sound

Director

Production Design