Katcharsee

Katcharsee is an upbeat form of traditional music from Okinawa. It is often a feature of celebrations in Okinawa, such as weddings. Traditionally, the melody is played on a sanshin, a traditional Okinawan instrument similar to a banjo.

The term also applies to a graceful dance which accompanies this music.

External links

* [http://www.dolmetsch.com/defsk.htm Dolmetch.com music dictionary entry]
* [http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=85071&action=viewLocation&formId=70694 Destination Guide - Japan]