Credits:

Tougetsuan Hakushu

Description:

Authentic yet innovative. A collection of masterful performances by Momozuki-an Shirozake, a leading figure in contemporary rakugo.Momozuki-an Shirozake continues to breathe new life into classic rakugo.Behind his seemingly cute appearance lie sharp-tongued wit, vivid character portrayals born from his unique perspective, and unexpected ideas and plot twists that will make you burst out laughing.His performances are packed to the brim with the charm of rakugo, refined with a contemporary sensibility.This album features a carefully curated selection of recordings from the numerous performances held over more than a quarter-century at the Asahi Meijin-kai, a hall-based rakugo series.Please enjoy these gem-like performances by one of todays foremost masters.