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.”

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101	Ajikan	Riley Kelly Lee	7:08
102	Shirabe	Riley Kelly Lee	3:20
103	Toori	Riley Kelly Lee	4:02
104	Kadotsuke	Riley Kelly Lee	2:18
105	Hachigaeshi	Riley Kelly Lee	5:50
201	Shizen	Riley Kelly Lee	9:22
202	Sanya Seiran	Riley Kelly Lee	9:08
203	Tamuke	Riley Kelly Lee	4:13

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