A microcosm of childhood—the world of nostalgic folk songs. This masterpiece invites you into the world of Okinawan folk songs, featuring the voices of Okinawan elementary school students and their parents, interwoven with rare oral narratives. The songs are performed mostly unaccompanied, either as solos or in unison. These are not professional songs, but rather songs sung in everyday life—such as during children’s play—and this album serves as an important effort to preserve and pass on this fading cultural tradition. Includes a 4-page insert with lyrics and commentary. (Original Japanese text by Izuru Utsumi)