Mitsufumi Shimabukuro (島袋 光史, Shimabukuro Mitsufumi, 1920–2006) was a Japanese drummer in the Kumi odori tradition. In 2003 he was recognised as a Living National Treasure, holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Heritage. Shimabukuro was the first kumiodori performer to be accorded this accolade.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Keith Howard (28 October 2012). Music As Intangible Cultural Heritage: Policy Ideology and Practice in the Preservation of East Asian Tradi. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. pp. 398–. ISBN 978-1-4094-8358-8. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  2. ↑ Look Japan. Look Japan, Limited. 2004. p. 23. Retrieved 21 May 2013.


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