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Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World

Author : Liza Crihfield
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462918107
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Ko-Uta: Little Songs of the Geisha World written by Liza Crihfield and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of Japanese poetry and lyrics explores a little-known style of Japanese song called Ko-Uta. A Ko-Uta is translated as "little song" in Japanese. Unfamiliar to most Westerners, ko-uta are particularly in tune with the tradition of Japan's Edo-era merchants. Some ko-uta are aesthetic, many are earthy. Ko-uta are sung to the accompaniment of the shamisen—a traditional, three-stringed Japanese lute. Ko-uta come to life when they are sung, and the best example of where they live is in the geisha world. To help give some idea of the geisha world, this Japanese music book has provided a complete score of one song. Readers with some experience with haiku and other forms of Japanese poetry will find that ko-uta share many things with those forms. Yet, ko-uta retain their own unique interest, making this book a fascinating addition to any collection of Japanese literature or art.

The Gei of Geisha: Music, Identity and Meaning

Author : KellyM. Foreman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351544098
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book The Gei of Geisha: Music, Identity and Meaning written by KellyM. Foreman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Japanese geisha is an international icon, known almost universally as a symbol of traditional Japan. Numerous books exist on the topic, yet this is the first to focus on the 'gei' of geisha - the art that constitutes their title (gei translates as fine art, sha refers to person). Kelly M. Foreman brings together ethnomusicological field research, including studying and performing the shamisen among geisha in Tokyo, with historical research. The book elaborates how musical art is an essential part of the identity of the Japanese geisha rather than a secondary feature, and locates current practice within a tradition of two and half centuries. The book opens by deconstructing the idea of 'geisha' as it functions in Western societies in order to understand why gei has been, and continues to be, neglected in geisha studies. Subsequent chapters detail the myriad musical genres and traditions with which geisha have been involved during their artistic history, as well as their position within the traditional arts society. Considering the current situation more closely, the final chapters explore actual dedication to art today by geisha, and analyse how they create impromptu performances at evening banquets. An important issue here is geisha-patron artistic collaboration, which leads to consideration of what Foreman argues to be the unique and essential nexus of identity, eroticism and aesthetics within the geisha world.

Focus: Music in Contemporary Japan

Author : Jennifer Milioto Matsue
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317649540
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Focus: Music in Contemporary Japan written by Jennifer Milioto Matsue and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focus: Music in Contemporary Japan explores a diversity of musics performed in Japan today, ranging from folk song to classical music, the songs of geisha to the screaming of underground rock, with a specific look at the increasingly popular world of taiko (ensemble drumming). Discussion of contemporary musical practice is situated within broader frames of musical and sociopolitical history, processes of globalization and cosmopolitanism, and the continued search for Japanese identity through artistic expression. It explores how the Japanese have long negotiated cultural identity through musical practice in three parts: Part I, "Japanese Music and Culture," provides an overview of the key characteristics of Japanese culture that inform musical performance, such as the attitude towards the natural environment, changes in ruling powers, dominant religious forms, and historical processes of cultural exchange. Part II, "Sounding Japan," describes the elements that distinguish traditional Japanese music and then explores how music has changed in the modern era under the influence of Western music and ideology. Part III, "Focusing In: Identity, Meaning and Japanese Drumming in Kyoto," is based on fieldwork with musicians and explores the position of Japanese drumming within Kyoto. It focuses on four case studies that paint a vivid picture of each respective site, the music that is practiced, and the pedagogy and creative processes of each group. The downloadable resources include examples of Japanese music that illustrate specific elements and key genres introduced in the text. A companion website includes additional audio-visual sources discussed in detail in the text. Jennifer Milioto Matsue is an Associate Professor at Union College and specializes in modern Japanese music and culture.

Geisha

Author : Liza Crihfield Dalby
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520047426
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Geisha written by Liza Crihfield Dalby and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, an American anthropologist, describes her experiences during the year she spent as a Japanese geisha, and looks at the role of women, and geishas, in modern Japan

Memoirs of a Geisha

Author : Arthur Golden
Publisher : Longman
ISBN 13 : 9781405882675
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Memoirs of a Geisha written by Arthur Golden and published by Longman. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Captivating, minutely imagined . . . a novel that refuses to stay shut" ("Newsweek"), "Memoirs of a Geisha" is now released in a movie tie-in edition.

Geisha

Author : Jodi Cobb
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 9780375701801
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Geisha written by Jodi Cobb and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic chronicle of the life of the geisha, detailing the training, costumes, make-up, and attitudes that allow them to present the illusion of the perfect woman.

The Mid-Pacific Magazine ...

Author : Alexander Hume Ford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book The Mid-Pacific Magazine ... written by Alexander Hume Ford and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Traditional Folk Song in Modern Japan

Author : David W. Hughes
Publisher : Global Oriental
ISBN 13 : 9004217878
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Folk Song in Modern Japan written by David W. Hughes and published by Global Oriental. This book was released on 2008-01-31 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study moves from tradition to modernity, explores a range of topics such as: song life in the traditional village; rural–urban tensions; local min’yo ‘preservation societies’; the effects of national and local min’yo contests; the ‘new folk song’ phenomenon; min’yo and tourism; folk song bars; recruitment of professionals; min’yo’s interaction with enka popular songs and with Western-derived foku songu; the impact of mass mediation; and min’yo’s role in maintaining or creating local identity. The book contains a plate section, musical examples, and a compact disc.

John Williams for Beginning Piano Solo

Author :
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1495089770
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book John Williams for Beginning Piano Solo written by and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Beginning Piano Solo Songbook). 14 of Williams' most beloved themes from movies arranged so even beginning pianists can sound great, including: Harry's Wondrous World * Hymn to the Fallen * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) * Theme from "Jaws" * Theme from "Jurassic Park" * Raiders March * Rey's Theme * Theme from "Schindler's List" * Star Wars (Main Theme) * and more.

Mid-Pacific Magazine

Author : Alexander Hume Ford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 780 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Mid-Pacific Magazine written by Alexander Hume Ford and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Geisha

Author : Peabody Essex Museum
Publisher : George Braziller Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geisha written by Peabody Essex Museum and published by George Braziller Publishers. This book was released on 2004-08-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned thoughout the world as purveyors of beauty, mystery, and allure, geisha have come to represent the epitome of Japanese elegance and chic. The contributors to this book each considers a particular aspect of geisha tradition and aesthetics.

The Japan Magazine

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Japan Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The history of geishas in Japan

Author : Hermann Candahashi
Publisher : tredition
ISBN 13 : 3384348540
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (843 download)

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Download or read book The history of geishas in Japan written by Hermann Candahashi and published by tredition. This book was released on 2024-09-08 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the rich and mysterious history of geishas with our latest book: "The History of Geishas in Japan - A Excursion through Japan's Cultural History". This book offers an in-depth and comprehensive look into the world of geishas and highlights their significant role in Japanese culture and history. Why you should read this book: Learn all about the origins of geishas, ??their development over the centuries and their role in modern Japanese society. Discover the diverse arts of geishas, ??from the tea ceremony to classical dance to music and ikebana. Be enchanted by fascinating details and historical events that bring the world of geishas to life. Learn how geishas operate in the modern world, adapt and preserve their traditions through innovative methods. Who is this book for? This book is a must for culture buffs, Japan enthusiasts, historians, students of Japanese studies and anyone who is enthusiastic about traditional arts and exotic stories. It is perfect for travelers who want to discover Japan, as well as for academics and researchers who are looking for deeper insights into Japanese cultural history. Your journey begins here Let yourself be enchanted by the mystical aura of the geishas and embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan's cultural history. "The History of the Geishas in Japan - An Excursion Through Japan's Cultural History" is more than just a book - it is a gateway to a world full of grace, art and tradition. Discover the timeless fascination of the geishas! Your Hermann Candahashi

The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"

Author : J. E. De Becker
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku" written by J. E. De Becker and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"" by J. E. De Becker. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Geisha

Author : Mineko Iwasaki
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9780743444293
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (442 download)

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Download or read book Geisha written by Mineko Iwasaki and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kyoto geisha describes her initiation into an okiya at the age of four, the intricate training that made up most of her education, her successful career, and the traditions surrounding the geisha culture.

Extreme Exoticism

Author : W. Anthony Sheppard
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190072725
Total Pages : 641 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Extreme Exoticism written by W. Anthony Sheppard and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To what extent can music be employed to shape one culture's understanding of another? In the American imagination, Japan has represented the "most alien" nation for over 150 years. This perceived difference has inspired fantasies--of both desire and repulsion--through which Japanese culture has profoundly impacted the arts and industry of the U.S. While the influence of Japan on American and European painting, architecture, design, theater, and literature has been celebrated in numerous books and exhibitions, the role of music has been virtually ignored until now. W. Anthony Sheppard's Extreme Exoticism offers a detailed documentation and wide-ranging investigation of music's role in shaping American perceptions of the Japanese, the influence of Japanese music on American composers, and the place of Japanese Americans in American musical life. Presenting numerous American encounters with and representations of Japanese music and Japan, this book reveals how music functions in exotic representation across a variety of genres and media, and how Japanese music has at various times served as a sign of modernist experimentation, a sounding board for defining American music, and a tool for reshaping conceptions of race and gender. From the Tin Pan Alley songs of the Russo-Japanese war period to Weezer's Pinkerton album, music has continued to inscribe Japan as the land of extreme exoticism.

The Courtesan's Arts

Author : Martha Feldman
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195170290
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Courtesan's Arts written by Martha Feldman and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2006-03-23 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Courtesans, hetaeras, tawaif-s, ji-s--these women have exchanged artistic graces, elevated conversation, and sexual favors with male patrons throughout history and around the world. In Ming dynasty China and early modern Italy, exchange was made through poetry, speech, and music; in pre-colonial India through magic, music, chemistry, and other arts. Yet like the art of courtesanry itself, those arts have often thrived outside present-day canons and modes of transmission, and have mostly vanished without trace.The Courtesan's Arts delves into this hidden legacy, while touching on its equivocal relationship to geisha. At once interdisciplinary, empirical, and theoretical, the book is the first to ask how arts have figured in the survival or demise of courtesan cultures by juxtaposing research from different fields. Among cases studied by writers on classics, ethnomusicology, anthropology, and various histories of art, music, literature, and political culture are Ming dynasty China, twentieth-century Korea, Edo and modern Japan, ancient Greece, early modern Italy, and India, past and present. Refusing a universal model, the authors nevertheless share a perception that courtesans hover in the crevices of space, time, and practice--between gifts and money, courts and cities, subtlety and flamboyance, feminine allure and masculine power, as wifely surrogates but keepers of culture. What most binds them to their arts in our post-industrialized world of global services and commodities, they find, is courtesans' fragility, as their cultures, once vital to civilizations founded in leisure and pleasure, are now largely forgotten, transforming courtesans into national icons or historical curiosities, or reducing them to prostitution.