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Genre
min'yo

Min'yo is a traditional Japanese folk music genre that originated in rural areas and has been passed down through generations. It typically features vocals accompanied by instruments such as shamisen, taiko drums, and shakuhachi flutes. The genre has evolved over time and has been influenced by various cultures, including Chinese and Korean. Today, modern artists are incorporating elements of min'yo into their music, creating a fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds.


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min'yo music timeline

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List of min'yo artists

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

#namePopularity instrumentalnessdanceabilityenergyacousticnessHappinesstempofollowers
1 30 0 56 73 36 78 91 16636
2 25 0 46 28 63 53 119 8559
3 21 0 43 47 61 50 140 916
4 17 0 46 26 78 65 142 144
5 17 24 67 57 69 83 113 1104
6 12 7 47 20 90 42 76 319
7 12 32 70 41 81 81 104 50
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