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Shakuhachi Honkyoku Japanese Flute Played by Riley Kelly Lee

Riley Kelly Lee
Shakuhachi Honkyoku Japanese Flute Played by Riley Kelly Lee
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American Riley Kelly Lee (born 1951) became the first non-Japanese person to attain the rank of Dai Shihan (Grand Master) in the playing of the shakuhachi (Japanese flute). Traditionally made of bamboo, the shakuhachi was introduced into Japan by the Chinese in the 6th century. It was further developed by the Japanese and was adopted by a Zen Buddhist sect as an instrument for meditation. Their songs, called honkyoku, were considered to be performances of spiritual revelation. This recording by Lee presents eight honkyoku pieces: seven traditional songs and an original composition (“Shizen”). The liner notes provide background information on the music including a transcription of “Shizen.”

Track Listing

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Ajikan Riley Kelly Lee 7:08
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Shirabe Riley Kelly Lee 3:20
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Toori Riley Kelly Lee 4:02
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Kadotsuke Riley Kelly Lee 2:18
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Hachigaeshi Riley Kelly Lee 5:50
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Shizen Riley Kelly Lee 9:22
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Sanya Seiran Riley Kelly Lee 9:08
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Tamuke Riley Kelly Lee 4:13

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW04229, FE 4229

Year(s) Released

1980

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

Japan; United States

Instrument(s)

Shakuhachi

Credit(s)

Riley Kelly Lee - Artist, Producer
 Kean Sakata - Recorder
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
 Nathan Chun - Photographer (Cover)
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