A windy night, the whistle of the midnight train, and a bad breakup. Welcome to the world of “enka” (ballads), the music of suffering and lost love, jealousy and loneliness. Unchanging in an ...
This post-war Japanese sound, primarily sung by ladies in their 50s and 60s, is adapting to seek a younger audience. My besotted daughter is first in line Since her father is a longtime music ...
‘Enka' is a traditional Japanese form of music that became popular post World Wars. The songs usually describe loneliness, loss, sadness, love, enduring hardships and persevering in the face of ...