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Tamagusuku ChokunTamagusuku Chokun

Also known as: 玉城朝薫

A figure (1684-1734) who served as dance magistrate and in 1719 created the musical play kumi odori to entertain Chinese investiture envoys. He is known for five works, including "Nido Tekiuchi" and "Shushin Kane'iri."

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