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Taihei Manzai Raku

太平万才楽

[Genre]Honkyoku
[School]Myoan Shinpo Ryû
Chikuho Ryû

History (Riley Kōho Lee):

This is a classical honkyoku, one of the 'original pieces' created, performed, and transmitted by a sect of Zen Buddhist priests as the focal point of their spiritual activities. Though most honkyoku are solo pieces, the few duets that do exist resonate with extraordinary power.

Taihei Manzai Raku appears on the following albums

Album Artist

Nesting of the Cranes Shakuhachi : Riley Kōho Lee
Shakuhachi : Andrew MacGregor
Eternal Peace

This is a classical honkyoku, one of the 'original pieces' created, performed, and transmitted by a sect of Zen Buddhist priests as the focal point of their spiritual activities. Though most honkyoku are solo pieces, the few duets that do exist resonate with extraordinary power.