The Music Exchange: Chris Andrews meets Yohei Sakai
In this edition of the Music Exchange, Chris Andrews meets Yohei Sakai, a Japanese singer and Memorial University opera student.
Shanneyganock frontman trades traditional songs with MUN opera student from Japan
In this episode of the Music Exchange, Chris Andrews welcomed Yohei Sakai into his home to share songs and stories from his homeland.
Yohei grew up on the Japanese island of Okinawa, a place known for its ballads.
Listen in as Yohei sings a moving traditional song from his childhood. Andrews reacts by sharing a ballad from the Newfoundland traditional music canon.
Check out more music from Newfoundland and Labrador here.
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