History of Shakuhachi, the Japanese Bamboo Flute - Talking with Rodrigo Rodriguez, Shakuhachi Master

I present you to Rodrigo Rodriguez, spanish Shakuhachi player who went to Japan to study it until becoming a master.

The history of the Shakuhachi began at around the VII-VIII century. At this time, it was the Nara period in Japan, and the influence of China, that was under the Tang Dynasty, was great. For many centuries, the Japanese monks played the Shakuhachi for ritual, ceremonial and spiritual purposes.

In this talking, we cover multiple topics, like the history of this musical instrument, life events and his career.

00:00:51 - Introduction
00:06:58 - History of Japan and the Shakuhachi
00:23:45 - Ninjas and the Shakuhachi
00:31:45 - Interlude
00:33:21 - How Rodrigo discovered the Shakuhachi and his life in Japan
00:44:47 - Playing the Shakuhachi in other countries
00:47:54 - A foreigner in Japan
00:53:21 - Present times
00:56:02 - Conclusion

Music

The Spirit of Bamboo: [ Ссылка ]
The Path to Liberation: [ Ссылка ]
Traveller's Song: [ Ссылка ]

Rodrigo Rodriguez Channel: [ Ссылка ]

If you enjoy this music, I encourage you to follow him!

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