Reading an autobiographical piece by Okinawan artist / playwright / novelist / cultural writer / cultural official Yamazato Eikichi, and it’s kind of… A Who’s Who of Prewar Okinawan Cultural Figures

I was shocked when I saw this image on the official Shurijo Castle Park Instagram account this past May 25-26. Shinto priests performing a fully … Shinto ceremonies at Sui gusuku?

Hello everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts for the last couple of weeks. There’s a ton of content out there but not enough time 🥺 That said, we hope to be back soon so please take care everyone!

Happy new year everyone! We’re back!

It’s time to look back on 2023. The year was a good one for Okinawan music with some excellent new album releases. In the Spring there was an … Roots Round-up 2023

We were almost able to do a post a day so after this coming Tuesday we’ll take a bit of a break. We still have a few more days so we’ll be sure to make the most of it. There’s still a ton of content to share so stay tuned! 😊✌️

Happy new year everyone! 🐰

Here’s some great Okinawan music to listen to at the end of the year. It’s my latest music mix for K.O.L. Radio and it’s online now with a link below… Okinawan Classics Mix

It’s hard to believe that the book The Power of Okinawa: Roots Music from the Ryukyus is already celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. For it … The Power of Okinawa – 20th Anniversary