Dr. Hae-kyung Um's book review of The Birth of Tsugaru Shamisen Music.

Master musician combining traditional and contemporary styles. Includes biography, concert schedule, audio samples, profiles of collaborators, and information about the instrument. [English/Japanese]

Traditional and contemporary shamisen musician and composer. Includes biography, discography with audio samples, shamisen history and styles including hauta and risogaku. [English/Japanese]

Introduction with audio sample and tunings.

History of shamisen music and concert dates of Shadan-hojin Kyoto Todo-kai.

Information about the shamisen, a stringed instrument. Includes tuning and building.

Article about renewed interest in the instrument. Includes links.