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Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity

Life in Amami Oshima was once so tough that the islanders devised a way to make a poisonous plant edible. Harsh circumstances nurtured their resilience and resourcefulness on a subtropical island that was ruled by different outside forces as the centuries passed. Folk music became a medium for private communication, and in secret they produced silk fabric with a distinctive black beauty. In the second of two episodes, Peter Barakan gets to the heart of Amami Oshima's unique culture.

English
  • Originally Aired July 13, 2023
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created July 7, 2023 by
    Not_you
  • Modified November 25, 2023 by
    PolarGeek admin