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Plucking the past, playing the present. — KIKUCHI Mitsutaka, Nagauta Shamisen Player

Nagauta Shamisen Player

菊池光峰

KIKUCHI Mitsutaka performing nagauta shamisen on stage
Nagauta shamisen

From kabuki and nihon buyo stages to collaborations across genres. Now and then trading his plectrum for a computer, he brings the shamisen closer to everyday life.

  • Performance

    Nagauta concerts, dance recitals, and stages and events in Japan and abroad.

  • Education

    Teaching traditional instruments in schools, including the shamisen club at Asakusa Junior High.

  • Study

    Deepening classical technique and expression at Tokyo University of the Arts.

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Available for concerts, festivals, ceremonies, and media appearances worldwide — get in touch and let's discuss your event.

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