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Poster Japanology Plus - Season 10 Episode 15 : Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling 20247.8/10 by 4 users

Japanology Plus - Season 10 Episode 15 : Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling 2024

Sometimes described as "solo opera," Rokyoku was once Japan's most popular form of entertainment, with top performers among the richest people in the land. Rokyoku rose to prominence in the late 19th century, but the advent of TV triggered a rapid decline. Now young performers are revitalizing this storytelling art by incorporating English, rock and pop music, and even dance. Peter Barakan experiences rokyoku in both old and new styles. And in Plus One, Kyle Card tries giving a performance himself.

  • Released: Jan 01, 1970
  • Runtime: 00:28:14 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary, Talk
  • Stars: Peter Barakan, Emma Howard
  • Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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