Episode 23 – Harmonicas

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Sounds Japanese Canadian To Me

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

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Explore the fascinating world of Japanese Canadian history and culture with Sounds Japanese Canadian to Me. Our first series is hosted by Raymond Nakamura and Nikkei National Museum staff members features casual discussions on Japanese Canadian topics. Our second series, Stories from the Stage, features interviews between Kunji Mark Ikeda and some of the most exciting Japanese Canadian performing artists living through the age of social distancing.

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Episode 23 – Harmonicas

Sounds Japanese Canadian To Me

25 minutes 17 seconds

7 years ago

Episode 23 – Harmonicas

NNM 2011.19.9 Roy Kumano with the Gakuyukai Harmonica Band; Vancouver, BC

SJCTM - 23 - Harmonicas
The harmonica was the musical instrument of choice for young nisei Japanese Canadian men in the 1930s and 1940s. Raymond and Carolyn look at some reasons why it became so iconic for this generation, some of the more prominent players, and story of the Lemon Creek Harmonica Band.
Outro music for this episode: excerpt from Lemon Creek Harmonica Band, "You Are My Sunshine". 2001 recording.
Further reading:
Eyers, Tony. "Harmonica History - from China to the Blues".
Ibuki, Norm Masaji. "The Lemon Creek Harmonica Band Plays On 65 Years Later". Discover Nikkei: 12 Aug 2009.
Moritsugu, Frank. "Archives: A Treasure Trove to Mirror Our Colourful Past". Nikkei Images 5.2 (Summer 2000).
Nakagawa, Carolyn. Harry Aoki Legacy Project. UBC Blogs. Web.