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This is a Modern piece . This piece was composed for shakuhachi by Schlefer, James Nyoraku in 1999 .

San'ya (Brooklyn) appears on the following albums:

Album	Shakuhachi	Koto	Shamisen
Flare Up  (Listen)	Schlefer, James Nyoraku
An original composition that derives its principle melodic material from the traditional piece known as Sanya, a 400 year-old piece played for a safe and easy childbirth. There are many versions of Sanya, often named for their location. This one is from Brooklyn.