noun
naniwabushi; Edo-period sung narrative
A traditional Japanese narrative singing style accompanied by shamisen, popular from the Edo period through the early 20th century. Often features sentimental tales of duty and human feelings.
祖父は浪花節を聞くのが好きだった。
My grandfather liked listening to naniwabushi.
浪花節は義理人情を語るものが多い。
Many naniwabushi pieces tell stories of duty and human compassion.