Journal

Journal

On song meanings, island life, and days spent with the sanshin.

The Sanshin: A Three-String Bridge to Ryukyu

SanshinJune 1, 2026

The Sanshin: A Three-String Bridge to Ryukyu

Its three strings have accompanied weddings, festivals, and farewells.

Lullabies of the Islands

Folk songsMay 12, 2026

Lullabies of the Islands

A whole way of living, distilled into something a grandmother could hum.

Notes from a Summer Performance

Performance storiesApril 20, 2026

Notes from a Summer Performance

The music and the island feel like one thing.