Kakudayu Yamamoto

Background

Kakudayu Yamamoto was born in Japan.

Education

Yamamoto Kakudayu was originally a dis­ciple of Gendayii Toraya, then studied in Osaka, Japan.

Career

After studying in Osaka, Yamamoto Kakudayu moved to Kyoto where he began staging puppet shows and won great fame. He was granted title of Tosa-no-jo. He based his recitals on popular tunes and "kouta" songs which he delivered in a sweet melody with a ring of pathos.

Connections

teacher:

Gendayu Toraya

disciple:

Itchu Miyake