Shamisen music is a traditional Japanese genre that features the use of a three-stringed instrument called the shamisen. The music is characterized by its fast-paced and energetic rhythms, as well as its use of unique scales and melodies. In recent years, modern artists have incorporated elements of rock and pop into the genre, resulting in a fusion style that appeals to a wider audience.
Explore shamisen history by listening to songs from every decade. Click on the decade to view songs.
Here is a list of shamisen artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the shamisen genre. You can find out what shamisen genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
| # | name | popularity | followers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 310456 | |
| 2 | 36 | 60402 | |
| 3 | 34 | 2139 | |
| 4 | 29 | 8738 | |
| 5 | 30 | 17805 | |
| 6 | 26 | 10448 | |
| 7 | 22 | 3692 | |
| 8 | 19 | 2440 | |
| 9 | 14 | 2952 | |
| 10 | 15 | 3704 | |
| 11 | 14 | 2647 | |
| 12 | 13 | 3361 | |
| 13 | 10 | 3626 | |
| 14 | 9 | 340 | |
| 15 | 9 | 1503 | |
| 16 | 8 | 230 | |
| 17 | 7 | 243 | |
| 18 | 6 | 1048 | |
| 19 | 6 | 2116 | |
| 20 | 4 | 480 | |
| 21 | 4 | 186 | |
| 22 | 4 | 123 | |
| 23 | 4 | 555 | |
| 24 | 3 | 89 | |
| 25 | 1 | 330 |
Enjoy this playlist of popular shamisen music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.
