Soran Bushi: The heart of Japan passed down through song
Here are some classic and popular songs from the Soran Bushi tradition of the Oshima Peninsula in Hokkaido, recommended by our studio staff.
This is a traditional playlist that carries on the spirit of Japan through song.
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Soran Bushi: The Heart of Japan Passed Down in Song (11–20)
Puppet Theater Company Musubi-za 50th Anniversary Pre-Event: Soran Bushi with Manmaru Ethnic Performing Arts ProjectPuppet Theater Company Musubiza
This is a video of Musubi-za, a Nagoya-based puppet theater company that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017.
Under the guidance of Chihiro Yamamoto from the Folkloric Performing Arts Manmaru Project, they dance the Soran Bushi to the beat of Japanese taiko drums together with puppets.
Many people perform the dance themselves, but dancing together with puppets feels fresh and is a wonderful idea.
Takio Ito Session “TAKiO’s Soran Bushi” August 29, 2016 ‘Shibuya Waon Festival’ @ SHIBUYA TAKE OFF 7Takio Ito
This is footage from the “Shibuya Waon Festival” held in Shibuya on August 29, 2016.
Takio Ito and many others are having a session.
The “Shibuya Waon Festival” is a regular event organized by Takio Ito, in which he arranges traditional Japanese folk songs and music featuring Japanese instruments so that people of all ages can easily understand and enjoy them.
Soran-bushi / Hokkaido folk song, performed by the Hokkaido Police BandHokkaido Prefectural Police Band
This is a video of the 104th Red Brick Concert held on June 21, 2016.
The Hokkaido Prefectural Police Band performs the Hokkaido folk song “Soran Bushi.” The main theme shifting from trumpets to woodwinds to trombones after the tempo picks up captivates the audience.
The drum solo was great as well.
Wind Ensemble Kazuno Oshima: Soran Bushi for BandKazuno Oshima
This is “Soran Bushi for Band,” arranged by Kazuno Ohno.
It opens with a calm atmosphere—suggestive of dawn over the sea—conveyed by the flute, clarinet, and other instruments.
It then shifts into an energetic section that evokes the lively scene of fishermen at work, praying for a big catch.
[4K] The venue is in an uproar!? Astonishing Nanchū Sōran performance—Kushigata FiresKushigata Fires
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This is a video of the Kushigata Fires performing at the Inuyama Odogeisai 2015, held on June 7, 2015, at the Ishizukuri Park Yosakoi main stage.
Their powerful rendition of the Nanchu Soran is overwhelming.
They look truly cool dancing while carrying the great fishing flags.
Minyo Girls “Soran Bushi”Minyo Girls
This is the Soran Bushi performed by Minyo Girls at the Furusato Matsuri Tokyo held at Tokyo Dome on January 11, 2016.
The opening shout of “Hai!” is super cute.
Their original choreography is adorable, and they play the shamisen very well.
Soran Bushi: The Heart of Japan Passed Down in Song (21–30)
Sayuri Ishikawa Koji Tamaki Pennore Soran Bushi YouTubeSayuri Ishikawa, Koji Tamaki
Sayuri Ishikawa and Koji Tamaki are performing a duet of the Soran Bushi.
Sayuri Ishikawa’s voice is truly beautiful, and even when she sings the Soran Bushi, it brings out the charm of traditional folk music.
Koji Tamaki is just so quintessentially “Koji Tamaki.” They both look like they’re having a great time, and watching them makes us feel happy too.