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Genre: min'yo

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Parent Genre: World/Traditional

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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Echoes of Japan (エコーズ・オブ・ジャパン)
2019
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あつい円熟(歌謡生活20周年記念リサイタル)
2020
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金田たつえ全曲集 瀬戸内みれん
2017
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ゴールデン☆ベスト 金沢明子~民謡と演歌と
2015
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日本の流行歌スターたち(10) 藤本二三吉
2019
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日本の流行歌スターたち(20) 初代・鈴木正夫 豊年祭り(相馬盆唄)~戦場さくら節
2019

min'yo music by decade

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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.

min'yo playlist created by Chosic

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