Music

img Kabuki performance at Nippon Kan Theatre (ddr-densho-383-362)

Performance of "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura," or "Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees," at Nippon Kan Theatre. Written on back of photograph: "Mid-thirties at Nippon Kan (Hall). A scene from Kabuki - Senbon Zakura (Thousand Sakura). Dancing (Dancer) stems from literature. Mt. Yoshino - site where there are thousands of blossoms? Play-center on Yoshitsune, medieval warrior who …

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img Performace at Nippon Kan Theatre (ddr-densho-383-357)

Toku Inouye performing on stage (third from left) at Nippon Kan Theatre. Stamped on photograph mat frame: "Toyo Studio, Seattle, Wn." Written on back of photograph: "Mom, third from left. Teacher - in black kimono next to musicians. They all helped make sakura flowers while waiting their turn during practice".

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img Portrait of girl dressed in kimono with instrument (ddr-densho-383-236)

Embossed on bottom right corner of photograph: "Takano Studio".

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img Stage performace at Nippon Kan Theatre (ddr-densho-383-366)

Written on front of photograph: "June 14, 1931(?)" Written on back of photograph: "Mom [Tamako Inouye] - 3rd from L. Teacher on rt playing biwa".

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img Postcard photograph of woman and girl in kimonos (ddr-densho-383-434)

Tamako Inouye on left with music teacher on right. Embossed on front of photograph: "Aiko Studio, Seattle, Wash." Written on back of photograph: "Mom on left with Biwa teacher".

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doc Scholarship letter for Scari Takahashi (ddr-densho-355-130)

From Band-Orchestra Parents Association

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img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance (ddr-one-1-119)

Black and white photographic negative of unidentified couples dancing at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. Jimmy Amato and his Orchestra are playing in the background.

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img Record DJ (ddr-one-1-97)

Black and white photographic negative of Jayne (Katada) Furukawa at a record table with 78 rpm records. She and Oscar Murahashi are exchanging a record.

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img Chinese Wedding Celebration (ddr-one-1-238)

Black and white photographic negative of Fred Lee and Betty Jean (Chinn) Lee's wedding guests watching a dragon dance performance outside.

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img Obon dragon dance (ddr-one-1-112)

Black and white photographic negative of four unidentified men playing traditional Japanese instruments at the Obon Festival in front a microphone. All are dressed in happi coast and have tenugui (light cotton towel) headbands. Two dancers in a dragon costume dance in front of the musicians. Man sitting on far right identified as Henry Matsunaga. Obon …

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img Obon folk musicians (ddr-one-1-111)

Black and white photographic negative of four unidentified men playing traditional Japanese instruments at the Obon Festival in front a microphone. All are dressed in happi coats and have tenugui (light cotton towel) headbands. Sitting behind the sound system is Henry Matsunaga. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as …

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doc Note: "Arts" (ddr-densho-468-159)

Thoughts on music and the fine arts

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doc Song Lyrics: "I wonder as I wander" (ddr-densho-468-25)

Transcript of Appalachian folk hymn attributed to folklorist John Jacob Niles

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img Violin and Piano Recital 1940 (ddr-densho-474-34)

Pupils of Fumiko and Michiko Morita in a Violin and Piano Recital

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img DJ (ddr-one-1-651)

Black and white photographic negative of three Nisei behind a table acting as DJs. The sign on the table reads "Buzz Record Sh, Request 5 ¢." From left to right: Betty Nakashimada, Rupert Fujii, and Aki (Shiraishi) Dong. Standing front of the table looking at his hands is Henry Matsunaga.

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img Man sitting on a bench with an instrument (ddr-densho-471-188)

In a field, a man sits on a bench. He holds an instrument and has a paper on his lap.

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img Chidori band (ddr-densho-471-166)

The Chidori band pose for a group photograph while holding their instruments. Note from donor: "Chidori band 1945 Tule Lake".

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img Band practice (ddr-densho-471-161)

The Toshiyuki Kubota Band is sitting down and practicing, while a person is conducting them. Note from donor on sleeve: "Toshiyuki Kubota Band (Rohwer) 1940's (Clarinet)". Duplicate of ddr-densho-471-39.

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img Band practice (ddr-densho-471-39)

A band is sitting down and practicing, while a person is conducting them. Duplicate of ddr-densho-471-161.

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img Man holding instrument (ddr-densho-471-180)

A man holds an instrument while posing outside.

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img Man holding instrument (ddr-densho-471-181)

A man holds an instrument while sitting on a log.

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img Music preformance (ddr-densho-471-19)

People sit in chairs and hold instruments on an elevated stage. A person is standing to the left.

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img Band sitting down (ddr-densho-471-38)

A group of people sit down, holding instruments.

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img Band (ddr-densho-471-135)

Members of a band pose in front of decorative wall while holding their musical instruments.

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img Chinese Wedding Celebration (ddr-one-1-237)

Black and white photographic negative of Fred Lee and Betty Jean (Chinn) Lee's wedding guests outside in front of a fence. On the ground is a dragon costume. An unidentified man is spinning a long pole in front of crowd to the right, several men in the crowd appear to be playing a large drum, gong …

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