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Kobayashi Reiko

小林 礼子

11/21/1915 - ????

Koto - Shamisen

Kobayashi Reiko (Kobayashi Rei) was born in Tokyo, November 21, 1915.
She studied Ikuta-ryū shamisen and koto under Katō Jūko and received her Shihan (masters license) in 1933.
With more than 50 years as a performer and teacher, she was head of the Matsuo-kai, and advisor to both the Nihon Sankyoku Kyōkai and Ikuta-kai.

Also Known As 小林 礼子 (Kobayashi Rei)
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