The Soul of Tsugaru Shamisen: What Takahashi Chikuzan Wanted to Convey in His Final Days — The Meaning of “True Sound” Revealed in a Deathbed Interview
Introduction: February 1998 — The End of an Era In February 1998, Takahashi Chikuzan, a towering figure in the world of Tsugaru shamisen, passed away at the age of 84. His death was not simply the loss of one musician. It was the moment ...
