Okinawan Song Lyrics

 

The Serious Study of Shima Uta site  is magnificent 素晴らしい !

                                           Shima Uta majime na kenkyou

                                          島唄まじめな研究



There are lyrics to almost 300 songs uploaded over 3 years. The lyrics are given in phonetically in kana and romaji, and the meaning is translated into Nihongo. There is no English translation, but using an online translator can give an idea of the meaning.


The links are listed here on three pages in English alphabet order.


                                        A to J            K to P             S to Y