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Tsugaru-Shamisen Artist
Born July 27, 1973 in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Agatsuma began studying the tsugaru shamisen at the age of six, and earned his first accolade ---first prize at the 1988 All-Japan Tsugaru Shamisen Competition--- at 14. This was followed in 1995 and 1996, by top honors at the Tsugaru Shamisen National Competition, said to be the country's most prestigious.
In September 2001, he made his major label debut on Toshiba EMI with the eponymous "Agatsuma." This album, comprising five traditional pieces and five original ones, was named "Traditional Japanese Music Album of the Year" at the 16th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
He releases six pieces of CD albums afterwards.
Currently he is broadening his field with over 100 annual concerts, sessions and media appearances both in Japan and overseas, while continuing to pursue "the traditions of and innovation in the tsugaru shamisen."
Media appearances include joint performances with artists from around the world; he was a guest at the Japan performances of Marcus Miller (B) and has performed with Larry Coryell (G), Nana Vasconcelos (Perc), Sarena Jones (Vo) and others.
In conclusion, the talented Agatsuma is breaking new ground with his fresh approach to the shamisen, an approach that is helping to introduce the instrument to new listeners everywhere. |
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Sofu
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works: Hiromitsu Agatsuma Gafu, Sogennokanata, Amakakerutori, Homura, Yoimatsuri, Tsukinuchurasanyo, Iwaiuta, Inori, Kagomekagome, Soranbu
Akira Senju Furinkazan ~Tsukisayuyoru~
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Performers: Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tsugaru Shamisen), PURI, Ikue Asazaki etc
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CD(EMI Music Japan TOCT-26304),recorded in 2007
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works: Hiromitsu Agatsuma Tsukinoshitade, ○-EN, Kanomokonomo, Harukanarumiyako, Inorinohibiki, Seijakunoyoruni, Otoranbu -Jongarayosakoi-
Masao Yoneyama Ringooiwake Yamagata Minyo Mogamigawafunauta Kumamoto Minyo Ushibukahaiyabushi
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Performers: Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tsugaru Shamisen), Masanori Sasaji
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CD(TOSHIBA EMI TOCT-26050),recorded in 2006
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Eiennouta
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works: Hiromitsu Agatsuma Nijiironokaze, Tokinotabibito, Matsuribayashi, Amemoyo, Utage, Hana...chiru, Setsuna, Shukakusai, Jounetsunobara
Kumamoto Minyo Tabaruzaka Hokkaido Minyo Soranbushi
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Performers: Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tsugaru Shamisen), Masanori Sasaji
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CD(TOSHIBA EMI TOCT-25587),recorded in 2004
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Beyond
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works: Hiromitsu Agatsuma Akatsukinohikari, Kanashiminohate, Shami's Groove, Kaminomai (Beyond Version), Pennore ~Tsugaru Yosare Bushi, tears..., panther, Kodo, In the sky, Kimienoomoi
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Performers: Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tsugaru Shamisen), Yoichi Nozaki, Katsumi Watanabe, Satoru Shionoya, Kim Duk-Soo
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CD(TOSHIBA EMI TOCT-25290),recorded in 2003
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Classics ~AGATSUMA III
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works: Hiromitsu Agatsuma Kaminomai
Japanese folk songs Yasaburou Bushi, Tsugaru Ohara Bushi, Tsugaru Jongara Bushi (Kyu Bushi), Tosanosunayama, Tsugaru Aiya Bushi, Tsugaru Jongara Bushi (Shin Bushi)
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Performers: Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tsugaru Shamisen)
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CD(TOSHIBA EMI TOCT-25003),recorded in 2002
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BEAMS ~AGATSUMA II
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works: Hiromitsu Agatsuma Beams, In Memory Of NY, Solitude, Accustom, Fun, On Bourbon ST., In The Rain, Grooving, Curfew, Blown Away
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Performers: Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tsugaru Shamisen)
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CD(TOSHIBA EMI TOCT-24828),recorded in 2002
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AGATSUMA
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works: Hiromitsu Agatsuma Kaze, Yuu, Miyabi, Yudachi, Yoakemae
Japanese folk songs Tsugaru Jongara Bushi, Tsugaru Aiya Bushi, Tsugaru Yosare Bushi, Tsugaru Ondo, Tsugaru Sansagari
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Performers: Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tsugaru Shamisen)
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CD(TOSHIBA EMI TOCT-24615),recorded in 2001
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http://agatsuma.tv/(Japanese&English)
