tosanbushi
Tosanbushi is a traditional Japanese narrative singing style that originated in the Tosa region of Shikoku, Japan. It is characterized by a rhythmic spoken narration, often accompanied by a shamisen, a three-stringed lute. The stories told in Tosanbushi are typically folktales, historical events, or anecdotes, often with a moral or humorous element. The performance style is dynamic, with the singer, known as a Tosanbushi-shi, employing a range of vocalizations and gestures to bring the narrative to life.
The origins of Tosanbushi can be traced back to the Edo period, where it evolved from earlier