Traditional

The Session The Session- Traditional Irish music, featuring a new tunes, recordings and discussions. Princes Street Easter Play Princes Street Easter Play- A mystery play performed in five locations around Edinburgh. Purpose, background, call for volunteers. The Lichfield Mysteries The Lichfield Mysteries- A cycle of plays, performed free, three times a day, every few years. Involves over 500 amateur actors, backroom people and helpers. Past performances, sc… Danú Danú- Official website of a band prominent on the international festival circuit. Includes band profile, performance schedule, album information, and news. irish-music.net irish-music.net- Categorised links for Irish music, including summer schools, festivals and CDs. Also carries feature articles. Irish Folk Music Irish Folk Music- Large collection of Irish folk music in midi format along with the lyrics of many songs. Danny Burke Danny Burke- Brief words, a sample air and photos from this traditional Irish Fiddle player based in Doolin, Co. Clare. Ossian USA Ossian USA- Information about this supplier of hard-to-find traditional Irish music, with news, store information and catalogue, contact data and links. The Real Eleanor Shanley Website The Real Eleanor Shanley Website- Biography, discography, lyrics, media material, gallery and links for female folksinger Eleanor Shanley. Patricia Cahill Patricia Cahill- Official information, including biography, discography, pictures, MP3 samples and a contact e-mail. The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji- Kyoto Museum containing Japanese costumes from all eras. Illustrated samples from the Heian period exhibit. Includes a page … Etegami Etegami- Shows several examples of ceramic art and traditional postcards. Fine Arts Fine Arts- Overview of history from Stone Age beginnings to contemporary, including painting, sculpture, ukiyo-e, architecture, and gardens. Shinto and Buddhist Corner Shinto and Buddhist Corner- A Japanese Buddhism and Shinto art photo dictionary with over 900 photos. Tahara Tahara- Photographs of traditional construction of Japanese kites, the Tahara. Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music- With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music. Wa Wa- Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards. Edo Japan Edo Japan- Take a tour through Tokyo during the period of the Tokugawa shoguns, and learn about the history of Japan's greatest city. Illustrated by ukiyo-e images, the text discu… Handicrafts Handicrafts- Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century. Rekishi-Kaido Rekishi-Kaido- A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region. Japanese Artistic Traditions Japanese Artistic Traditions- Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968. Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts- Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links. Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture- Description of Japanese sculpture from "American Memory" - Historical Collections for the National Digital Library [Japan - a coun… Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture- Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle. Japanese Kimono Japanese Kimono- Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and accessories. Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection- Exhibition of more than 25 objects in the collection. With a QuickTime tour, a more linear progression through the exhibition, and bib… The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts- Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions. History of Japanese Incense History of Japanese Incense- Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture. Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets- Collection of 100 poems in the tanka variety used in Japanese royal courts, compiled from the 7th to the 13th century. Discover Japanese Sake Discover Japanese Sake- Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage.