April 2024 Playlist

by Joseph Yoshimasu Kamiya
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​​Monthly selections of Ryūkyūan music – past and present, from the islands and in the diaspora!  Curated by OAA members and special guests, we’ll share songs inspired by themes like personal connections, significant seasons, specific islands and regions, and more.

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In April 2023, three young folks from Okinawa who call themselves “Tabinchu” (meaning “travelers” in Uchinaaguchi) visited Southern California to volunteer at the OAA and connect with local Okinawans!  One year later, they shared their favorite Okinawan songs with us.

Check out their Instagram page to follow their international adventures!

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