About Mina Aoe
Lived 1941 – 2000 (aged 59). Mina Aoe was a Japanese singer and recording artist.
, professionally known as , was a Japanese female enka singer who had a series of popular hits in the late 1960s and continued charting late into her career.
With her distinctive husky voice, she acquired the nickname "Queen of the Blues". She appeared 18 times on the annual Kōhaku Uta Gassen show. After her death, a memorial to Aoe was established in the Isezakichō shopping area in Yokohama.
Selected discography , 1968, one million sold 1969, 1.5 million sold
Kōhaku Uta Gassen Appearances
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Who was Mina Aoe?
Japanese singer (1941–2000)
When was Mina Aoe born?
Mina Aoe was born on 7 May 1941 in Kōtō.
When did Mina Aoe die?
Mina Aoe died on 2 July 2000 in Minato.
What was Mina Aoe's occupation?
Mina Aoe was a singer and recording artist.
What nationality was Mina Aoe?
Mina Aoe was Japanese.
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