About Kumoemon Tochuken
Lived 1873 – 1916 (aged 43). Kumoemon Tochuken was a Japanese musician.
(October 25, 1873 – November 7, 1916) was a popular rōkyoku recitalist in Meiji Japan. His immense popularity helped rōkyoku break into the mainstream. At his height, he performed Chūshingura productions to sell-out crowds at some of the biggest theatres in Tokyo and Osaka. These performances also roused nationalist sentiment during Russo-Japanese War.
Tōchūken's style of reciting left a lasting impression on rōkyoku, and indirectly also on enka, especially the music of Haruo Minami and Hideo Murata. Tōchūken was a contemporary of legendary musician-activist Soeda Azenbō.
Mikio Naruse made a biopic about him in 1936.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kumoemon Tochuken?
Japanese musician
When was Kumoemon Tochuken born?
Kumoemon Tochuken was born on 25 October 1873 in Gunma Prefecture.
When did Kumoemon Tochuken die?
Kumoemon Tochuken died on 7 November 1916.
What was Kumoemon Tochuken's occupation?
Kumoemon Tochuken was a musician.
What nationality was Kumoemon Tochuken?
Kumoemon Tochuken was Japanese.
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· Wikipedia: Kumoemon Tochuken
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