Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese bamboo flute with a history spanning centuries. Originally played by Komusō Zen monks as a form of meditation, its unique sound continues to captivate audiences around the world.
In this YouTube Short, Spanish-born composer and shakuhachi artist Rodrigo Rodríguez performs Sagari-Ha (下り葉), a masterpiece of the traditional honkyoku repertoire, expressing the depth, simplicity, and spiritual beauty of Japanese musical culture.
The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese bamboo flute with a history spanning centuries. Originally played by Komusō Zen monks as a form of meditation, its unique sound continues to captivate audiences around the world.
In this YouTube Short, Spanish-born composer and shakuhachi artist Rodrigo Rodríguez performs Sagari-Ha (下り葉), a masterpiece of the traditional honkyoku repertoire, expressing the depth, simplicity, and spiritual beauty of Japanese musical culture.










