Hakumai's “WABI”
Hakumai's “SABI”
Welcome to the "sound experience of WABI-SABI"
by Yamada Hakumai's song and shamisen.
Playing
Shamisen playing and singing
Feel the spirit of Japan
I perform a wide range of music—from traditional Japanese classics to modern and Western—tailored to the audience and venue.
Available in gardens, temples, hotels, bars, and more, for private and group events.
Class
Shamisen class
Find pleasure in Japanese sounds
Awaken the sense of Japan in you through the sound of the shamisen.
Even beginners can quickly learn to play.
Sound
Sound Composing
Design the landscape sounds
I compose music that reflects the elegance and subtlety of traditional Japanese beauty.
For details and audio samples, please see the Japanese site.
Shamisen song musician
Yamada Hakumai
Born in 1982 and based in Kyoto, delivering Wabi-Sabi sound experiences through singing and shamisen. (Wabi-Sabi refers to the Japanese aesthetic of imperfection and aging.)
Started playing Nagauta (Kabuki and Samurai music) in a university club in 2002. After graduating, became a professional Nagauta performer, appearing at major venues including Kabuki-za and the National Theatre.
Became independent in 2014. Released the original album Konjaku Oto Fukei (“Sound of Landscapes: Now and Then”) in 2019 (available online).
Performs Nagauta, Japanese folk songs, contemporary pieces, Western music, ambient music, and more in theaters, temples, bars, hotels, and other venues, earning praise from audiences across generations.
Introduction video (1 minute) / "Iroha Uta" (excerpt version)
Introduction video (3 minute) / "Iroha Uta" (complete version)
「The sounds I used to be」
This is the first original album by Yamada Hakumai, Shamisen song musician. The cozy atmosphere of Kyoto, and "WA" that is living there, are described with shamisen songs and a piano. New arrangements of old songs are also included. A total of 8 songs that express "Wa" with a modern sense based on the classics.
2200 yen.
You can listen on
Spotify / AppleMusic / AmazonMusic / YouTubeMusic etc.
Please enjoy the enriched Japanese landscapes that have WABI-SABI by my sound.
Support the music of Hakumai Yamada
Donations and sponsorships help cover studio space, instrument upkeep, and ongoing creative activities.Tips for live performances are also welcome here.
