About Kayōkyoku
Kayōkyoku is a music genre that emerged in Japan in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of Japan.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Ichirō Mizuki, Sonny Chiba, Kyū Sakamoto, Hibari Misora and Ringo Sheena.
Kayōkyoku has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Group sounds.
From Wikipedia
Kayōkyoku (歌謡曲; lit. 'Pop Tune') is a Japanese pop music genre, which became a base of modern J-pop. The Japan Times described kayōkyoku as "standard Japanese pop" or "Shōwa-era pop".
Kayōkyoku represents a blend of Western and Japanese musical scales. Music in this genre is extremely varied as a result. Kayōkyoku in the narrower and more practical sense, however, excludes J-pop and enka.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Kayōkyoku.
Key artists
- Ichirō Mizuki
- Sonny Chiba
- Kyū Sakamoto
- Hibari Misora
- Ringo Sheena
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Kayōkyoku?
Kayōkyoku is a music genre that emerged in Japan in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of Japan.
Where and when did Kayōkyoku originate?
Kayōkyoku originated in Japan in the 1950s.
Who are famous Kayōkyoku artists?
Ichirō Mizuki, Sonny Chiba, Kyū Sakamoto, Hibari Misora and Ringo Sheena.