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Inoue Shōzan

井上昌山

Inoue Shōzan
Born 1930

Flute Maker - Shakuhachi
http://inoue-shozan.com/index.html

Born in Osaka, November, 1930.
Became a student of Hoshida Ichizan I in 1953 and earned his Shihan in 1958.
First place in the 1960 Tozan Ryu Honkyoku competition.
Performed his first solo concert in 1962.
A recording artist for both Japanese Victor Corp. and Sony, he became well-known for his television and commercial work.
With over 50 years of experience with shakuhachi, his energies turned to honing his skills as a shakuhachi maker.

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