kouta.

About kouta

Kouta is a type of traditional Japanese music that originated in the red-light districts of Edo period (1603–1868) Japan, before developing further and experiencing wider popularity in the geisha districts that succeeded many red-light districts. Originally popularised by geisha as an alternative to nagauta, kouta are typically no longer than 3 minutes in length, are played on the shamisen, and are generally accompanied by singing and traditional dance.