Noriko Tadano plays both traditional Japanese folk songs (minyo) as well as original pieces on the Tsugaru Shamisen. She has been playing Shamisen since she was 8 years old. Noriko's ability and drive to cross over between traditional and modern Japanese music has recently seen her perform with renown blues and jazz musicians as well as traditional Japanese musicians. While traditional Minyo depicts the life and feelings of 'older' Japan, centering around the themes of love...