About Enka
Enka is a music genre that emerged in Japan in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Japan.
Among the best-known names in the style are Marty Friedman.
From Wikipedia
Enka (演歌) is a Japanese music genre. It is considered to resemble traditional Japanese music stylistically. Modern enka, however, is a relatively recent musical form which adopts a more traditional musical style in its vocalism than ryūkōka music, popular during the prewar years.
Modern enka, as developed in the postwar era, is a form of sentimental ballad music. Some of the first modern enka singers were Hachiro Kasuga, Michiya Mihashi, and Hideo Murata. The revival of enka in its modern form happened in 1969, when Keiko Fuji made her debut. The most famous male enka singers are Shinichi Mori and Kiyoshi Hikawa.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Enka.
Key artists
- Marty Friedman
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Enka?
Enka is a music genre that emerged in Japan in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Japan.
Where and when did Enka originate?
Enka originated in Japan in the 1950s.
Who are famous Enka artists?
Marty Friedman.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q873478 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Enka – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0