season 3, episode 7 | Ni Jui Hsin (Zuiko)
Global club nights is a networking and informative club series in collaboration with Caisa Cultural centre, Helsinki Open waves web radio and the Global music Department of Sibelius Academy, that aims to bring together all parties involved with music. With live music, seminars and workshops the events attempt to create bridges between musicians, event producers, agents, venues, and music lovers, bringing down barriers and creating a safe and creative environment of free expression. In a celebration of diversity, using the tools of intercultural collaboration and specialized knowledge, we provide the possibility of a neutral and safe space for sharing and exchange of knowledge, information, wishes and insights on the music industry in Finland, both on the part of the musician and from the business side while most importantly, sharing it with the community.
Today we explore the similarities and Differences in art between Finland, Japan and Taiwan. Are there any international constants that musicians should be aware of?
Are there any secrets behind the successful relocation of a tradition halfway around the world? Discover the magic of Shamisen and a wonderful shamisen player and human being.
Zuiko is a Tsugaru shamisen player from Taiwan who began studying Shamisen in 2015, specializing in the use of Japan’s Tsugaru Shamisen, and combines elements of Japanese traditional folk, pop, rock, and original compositions. Zuiko is currently enrolled in the Global Music department at the Sibelius Academy in Finland, aiming to integrate musical elements from around the world and develop a new style of Shamisen music.
Credits
Producers and hosts: Chico Matada and Vasileios Katopodis
Guest: Ni Jui Hsin (Zuiko)
Sound recording, editing and live streaming: Bailey Polkinghorne
*The audio piece was recorded and edited at the Helsinki Open Waves performance & recording room located at Caisa.
**The views expressed in this audio piece and texts are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the view of Helsinki Open Waves.
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