The shamisen is a three-stringed plucked lute. It was introduced to Japan from China during the Edo period. It is part of traditional sankyoku chamber music and is used as background music for kabuki theatre and as accompaniment to narratives and songs in bunraku puppet theatre. [MORE] 1. Hidetaro, Honjoh - Traditional and contemporary shamisen musician and composer. Includes biography, discography with audio samples, shamisen history and styles including hauta and risogaku. [English/Japanese] 2. Shammy's - Information about the shamisen, a stringed instrument. Includes tuning and building. 3. Yasosuke, Shamisen - Master musician combining traditional and contemporary styles. Includes biography, concert schedule, audio samples, profiles of collaborators, and information about the instrument. [English/Japanese] 4. IIAS Newsletter: Tsugaru Shamisen Music - Dr. Hae-kyung Um's book review of The Birth of Tsugaru Shamisen Music. 5. Shamisen Corner - Introduction with audio sample and tunings. 6. Trends in Japan: Tsugaru Shamisen - Article about renewed interest in the instrument. Includes links.

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