About Noriko Awaya
Lived 1907 – 1999 (aged 92). Noriko Awaya was a Japanese singer.
was a Japanese female soprano chanteuse and popular music (ryūkōka) singer. She was dubbed the in Japan.
Life and career Awaya was born as in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Awaya had a daughter outside marriage. In her old age, she criticized enka.
The use of the term 'blues' in some song titles is misleading, as the songs bear no resemblance to western blues. Instead, they referred to slow melancholic songs, known commonly in Japan as kayōkyoku.
Discography Singles 1929 Love Parade : 1930 Veny Ven : 1934 Dona Marriquita : 1935 Poema : 1935 Barcelona : 1935 Teresina : 1935 Dardanella : 1936 Morucha : 1936 1936 1937 Madiana : 1937 Amapola : 1937 1938 Rumba Tambah : 1938 La Cumparsita : 1939 La Seine : 1952 My Shawl : 1952 Romance : 1953 Maria la O : 1959 Adieu : 1959 1960 1982 1993
Albums 1971 Noriko Awaya 50th Anniversary : 1978 album including song "Charmaine" Last Song : 1982 1988 1993 2000 – Triple-CD greatest-hits album set just after her death 2003 compilation 2004 compilation 2005 compilation 2007 compilation Golden Best Noriko Awaya: Chanson Album : 2009 compilation 2010 compilation
Kōhaku Uta Gassen appearances
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Who was Noriko Awaya?
Japanese singer (1907–1999)
When was Noriko Awaya born?
Noriko Awaya was born on 12 August 1907 in Aomori.
When did Noriko Awaya die?
Noriko Awaya died on 22 September 1999 in Ota.
What was Noriko Awaya's occupation?
Noriko Awaya was a singer.
What nationality was Noriko Awaya?
Noriko Awaya was Japanese.
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