My name is Tamaki Asakawa. I preside over Hauta Shamisen classes called Asakawa-kai both in Niigata and Tokyo. I also conduct Hauta Shamisen live shows from time to time. It's been quite a while since I first came across Shamisen music and was attracted to it. The fascination was enough to make me give up my career as a corporate worker and get into the world of Hauta and Shamisen.
Hauta is a type of song which got very popular among ordinary people in the Edo period, just like pop songs are now. The themes are varied: there are heartbreaking songs, cheerful songs, melancholic melodies singing about the changing seasons, humorous songs that make us smile, and so many more. I upload my performance in the hope that you will get to know the wonderful world of Hauta. I hope you can enjoy my Hauta and Shamisen.
For more information, contact info@asakawatamaki.com

Hauta is a type of Japanese music and it accompanies the Shamisen.