Okinawan Sanshin Musical Instrument Made with Tin Cookie Can

Posted by Alex in Music on September 21, 2007 at 1:18 am

The Okinawan musical instrument of Sanshin is usually made from snakeskin-covered body, but during World War II when people had little money, they made one from tin cans!

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