Performing Arts

Rōkyoku (Naniwabushi) Digital Archive

Description

The archive contains approximately 10,000 standard-playing (SP) records of Rōkyoku (Naniwabushi) songs released from 1903 to the mid-1960s. Database also includes original records, label images, posters, and other Rōkyoku-related materials. Only original sound recordings for which copyright protection has expired are freely available to the public.

Data Count: Original sound recordings: 2,237, Label images: 5,534, Rōkyoku-related materials: 56. (As of February 2023)

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Materials included in the Nichibunken database may contain cruel or discriminatory language and be considered inappropriate by today's standards. These historical materials have been made available for research purposes in their original form, without any alteration or modification. Use of these materials necessitates recognition of their provision as an historical and academic resource.