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One of Shamisen songs "What is Edo-Hauta?"
It is a Shamisen song from middle term of Edo to end of Edo era that becomes popular in Edo city which is in sympathy with the common people.
There are not a gap of age. Original songs flavored with Edo style. Edo-Hauta is collected into short song, light and vivid that matches with Edo People's feeling. Edo-Uta is unique entertainments more than artistry. Utasawa and Kouta derivation from Hauta. One of the Shamisen song "What is Zokkyoku?" Which is popular song for the common people from end of Edo era to Taisho era. Comic storyteller release a new song to please guest at Yose stage, and That song is popular by guest. Another one, as Ozashiki-Uta, Geisha and comedian spread at the revel. Those songs are almost "Hauta" or "Zokkyoku". The custom of the old revel, At first Geisha sing a Hauta with Shamisen. Geisha starts to sing a song and dance that named "Ozatuki". That set off Nodojiman(;Karaoke, singing contest). |
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