Lorna is taken to a club some years ago…
Sanae: It’s a small place but a bit special. They’re famous.
Lorna: What does Nenes mean?
Sanae: Sisters.
Lorna: And look, a sanxian.
Sanae: We say sanshin. Same, same.
Lorna: Snakeskin, right?
Sanae: Heart of Okinawan music. Came from China, of course, as you well know. Small venues suit Okinawan music. Good ramen here, too. Rich and garlicky. Try some?
Lorna: Ooh, yes.
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Voice-over
In Okinawa the Nenes were known for their harmony and ballad-style story-telling songs: the sea, fishing villages, longing, a bit of melancholy. Singing in small clubs creating community. Nice.
