Seichō-Hakatabushi [Min'yō (traditional Japanese folk songs)] 正調博多節 (日本民謡) Seichō-Hakatabushi

A performance of the Seichō-Hakatabushi, an Fukuoka min'yō, with lyrics. 福岡県民謡の正調博多節の演奏と歌詞、簡単な説明です。 <br />-- <br />Meaning of the lyrics: <br />When I came to Hakata, I came alone, but on the way back, I returned with a doll as my companion. <br /><br />-- <br />Description: <br />Originally, there was a song called "Hakatabushi," which became popular. However, as door-to-door entertainers began to sing it, it came to be derogatorily referred to as "Kojikibushi" (beggar's song). In response, a new song was created during the Taishō period (1912-1926), known as "Seichō Hakatabushi.” "Seichō" means “formal” or “authentic,” but personally, I feel it would be more appropriate to call it “Shin (new) Hakatabushi” out of respect for the preceding song. The melody is based on the short song "Tengu-sama" from Shimonoseki, and the lyrics share some common parts with Hakatabushi. <br /><br />-- <br />Vocalist: Suzuki Toshitsugu <br />Audio/image editor: Suzuki Shingo <br />