Is there such a thing as "A traditional sound"? Does this (and most elements of any given culture) not change from generation to generation? Doesnt it need to change in order to survive and remain relevant?
In Japan, the shakuhachi changes from generation to generation. Otherwise it simply becomes a museum object or something that so called anthrolopgists can become nostaligic over. :)
As the shakuhachi leaves Japan and takes roots in the US, Europe and Australia, it has to change or it would not be able to fit into its new cultural contexts.
phil
Philip Gelb
shakuhachi player, teacher
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http://philipgelb.com
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