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Genre
kayokyoku
Parent Genre: pop

Kayokyoku is a popular music genre in Japan that emerged in the 1960s and is characterized by a fusion of traditional Japanese music and Western pop music. It features upbeat melodies, catchy choruses, and sentimental lyrics that often touch on themes of love and heartbreak. The genre reached its peak in the 1980s and 1990s, with female vocalists becoming particularly popular. Kayokyoku has had a significant influence on Japanese pop culture and continues to be celebrated today.


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List of kayokyoku artists

Here is a list of kayokyoku artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the kayokyoku genre. You can find out what kayokyoku genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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