Mitsufumi Shimabukuro Explained

was a Japanese drummer in the Kumi odori tradition. In 2003 he was recognised as a Living National Treasure, holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Heritage. Shimabukuro was the first kumiodori performer to be accorded this accolade.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Keith Howard. Music As Intangible Cultural Heritage: Policy Ideology and Practice in the Preservation of East Asian Tradi. 21 May 2013. 28 October 2012. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. 978-1-4094-8358-8. 398–.
2. Book: Look Japan. 21 May 2013. 2004. Look Japan, Limited. 23.