Hidetaro, Honjoh: Traditional and contemporary shamisen musician and composer. Includes biography, discography with audio samples, shamisen history and styles including hauta and risogaku. [English/Japanese]
IIAS Newsletter: Tsugaru Shamisen Music: Dr. Hae-kyung Um's book review of The Birth of Tsugaru Shamisen Music.
Shamisen Corner: Introduction with audio sample and tunings.
Shammy's: Information about the shamisen, a stringed instrument. Includes tuning and building.
Trends in Japan: Tsugaru Shamisen: Article about renewed interest in the instrument. Includes links.
Yasosuke, Shamisen: Master musician combining traditional and contemporary styles. Includes biography, concert schedule, audio samples, profiles of collaborators, and information about the instrument. [English/Japanese]