About Shima-uta
Shima-uta is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of traditional folk song and Ryukyuan music.
From Wikipedia
Shima-uta (シマウタ, しまうた, 島歌, 島唄, Amami:Simaota, Yoron:Simauta) is a genre of songs originating from the Amami Islands, northern Ryukyu Islands in the southwest of Japan. It became known nationwide in the 2000s with the success of young pop singers from Amami Ōshima such as Hajime Chitose and Atari Kōsuke.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Shima-uta.
- ↑ traditional folk song
- ↑ Ryukyuan music
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Shima-uta?
Shima-uta is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of traditional folk song and Ryukyuan music.