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Typical Classical Musician

After the Ryukyu dynasty collapsed, celebrities who were protected by the royal government lost their status and many ended up in the streets. However, there were more than a few persons who valued classical Uta Sanshin and strived to study hard, among which masters that would be praised forever were born.


Ryojin Kin (1873 - 1936)

Master of modern times that mastered the teachings of classic music

Seizui Isagawa (1872 - 1937)

First chairperson of the Nomura school music association

Seihin Yamauchi (1890 - 1986)

Omoro singer of the royal government

Kamechiyo Kouchi (1896 - 1969)

Teacher of the Nomura School overseas

Haruyuki Miyazato (1911 - 1992)

A National Important Intangible Cultural Asset holder

Takehisa Afuso(1915-1990)

A master in vocal solo, dance and chorus singing

National Human Treasure

Masao Shimabukuro (1922 - )
 Choichi Terukina (1932- )

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