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Enka may be called "Japanese soul music". It used to be Japanese pop music in pre-war times. Most of the songs deal with unlucky love. Many enka singers perform in kimono. Nowadays, enka music is most popular amongst elder generations. Its popularity may be compared to that of country or folklore music in western countries.

ENKA Enka: Song of sweet resignation (Tokyo Urban Life) About enka. Yahoo! JAPAN: Enka Yahoo Japan's section for enka music.

November 11, 1997 In Deutsch

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