Its history has been since 18c (at the late of Edo era), and it has been formed by departing just "song part" from the traditional puppet show. So lyrics of songs are same as stories of the puppet show. Because of those relationships between "Danjiri Uta" and the puppet show, some say it as "Opera of Awaji Island" !
Now there are about 100 Danjiri-Uta groups in Awaji island, and every year Danjiri Uta contest has been held.
You can watch some videos of Danjiri Uta from this website.
Women Danjiri Uta group "UTAIMASENKA" (shall we sing?) .
They have original costumes on them.
Very cute back shot.
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