ArtistInfo

Noriko Awaya

voc, 1907-1999 JP, Aomori, Aomori
Singer of Pop
A.k.a. 淡谷のり子 / Noriko Awaya

Japanese female Kayōkyoku singer, blues singer, chanson singer and author, born in Aomori. Born August 12, 1907. Died September 22, 1999. She is a pioneer of the Japanese chanson scene and was called "ブルースの女王" (The Queen of Blues) from the reason why she released many songs which named "Blues". In wartime she conducted many consolation activities. Under her belief that "Even if I sing in work clothes no one is pleased" "Make-up and dress is not luxury but battle clothes for singers" During the ensuing World War II she made permanent hair that was banned She wrapped herself in her dress and she was singing while comforting the soldiers who went to the battlefield. English was banned in Japan during wartime. On the occasion of British and American captives, she turned away from Japanese soldiers and she sang in English for the POWs of British and Americans. As a result, the apology written by her in the Japanese army reached a thickness of several centimeters.

Genres

• Pop
• Jazz
• Latin
• R&B/Soul
• World