Hidetaro, Honjoh
Traditional and contemporary shamisen musician and composer. Includes biography, discography with audio samples, shamisen history and styles including hauta and risogaku. [English/Japanese]
IIAS Newsletter: Tsugaru Shamisen Music
Dr. Hae-kyung Um's book review of The Birth of Tsugaru Shamisen Music.
Shamisen Corner
Introduction with audio sample and tunings.
Shammy's
Information about the shamisen, a stringed instrument. Includes tuning and building.
The Sound of Kyoto: Yanagawa-Shamisen Music
History of shamisen music and concert dates of Shadan-hojin Kyoto Todo-kai.
Trends in Japan: Tsugaru Shamisen
Article about renewed interest in the instrument. Includes links.
Yasosuke, Shamisen
Master musician combining traditional and contemporary styles. Includes biography, concert schedule, audio samples, profiles of collaborators, and information about the instrument. [English/Japanese]