About Ainu folk music
Ainu folk music is a music genre that emerged in Japan. It is usually classed as a form of East Asian folk music and Ainu music.
Ainu folk music has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Yukar and Rekuhkara.
From Wikipedia
Ainu music is the musical tradition of the Ainu people of northern Japan. Ainu people have no indigenous system of writing, and so have traditionally inherited the folklore and the laws of their culture orally, often through music.
The oral Ainu culture includes various genres, including upopo, lighthearted ballads on daily affairs and rituals often accompanied by traditional Ainu instrumentation, and yukar (mimicry), a form of rhythmic epic poetry often supported by light percussion.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Ainu folk music.
- ↑ East Asian folk music
- ↑ Ainu music
- ↓ Yukar
- ↓ Rekuhkara
Frequently asked questions
What is Ainu folk music?
Ainu folk music is a music genre that emerged in Japan. It is usually classed as a form of East Asian folk music and Ainu music.
Where and when did Ainu folk music originate?
Ainu folk music originated in Japan.