The shamisen–sometimes called a banjo, sometimes a lute. This staple of Japanese folk music has many faces.
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Fête de la Musique Doesn’t Insist on a Single Penny
Fête de la Musique is an annual music festival celebrated in 120 countries to commemorate World Music Day. Manila in the Philippines was one of the cities that celebrated in 2024. It’s free music for everyone and anyone.