The term enka refers to two different styles of Japanese music. The first is a traditional type of music from both the Meiji period (1868–1912) and the Taisho period (1912-1926). The second is a genre of melodramatic Japanese popular songs, which has been likened to American country music in terms of themes and audience. The term now usually refers to the latter.

The term enka (演歌 - from enzetsu public speech and ka song) originated in Meiji Japan. It began as a form of political dissent - speeches set to music to make them spread more easily - but quickly changed form. It was the first style to synthesize the Japanese pentatonic scale with Western harmonies.

In recent decades, enka music has declined both in sales and in recognition as American-like J-Pop music has become more popular. However, there are still many in Japan who like it. Its popularity among younger Japanese people has increased lately because of singer Kiyoshi Hikawa and the early solo releases of then-Morning Musume member Yuko Nakazawa. Enka singers, especially females, usually perform in a kimono.

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@tyober thx you two for the night, we really enjoyed! Enka is easy to pretend as if a good singer lol so pls learn some and try next time.
nirvana_220 (atsushi) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:32:20 -0000
@tyober thx you two for the night, we really enjoyed! Enka is easy to pretend as if a good singer lol so pls learn some and try next time.
よろしければこちらも。都築響一「演歌よ今夜も有難う」。http://webheibon.jp/enka/ 「黒岩安紀子　官能小説家の妻にして、戦争を語り続ける演歌歌手」 RT @kasamashoin RT @wamezo なんか、ステキ。　@Oniroku_Dan
heibonshatoday (平凡社) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:20:37 -0000
よろしければこちらも。都築響一「演歌よ今夜も有難う」。http://webheibon.jp/enka/ 「黒岩安紀子　官能小説家の妻にして、戦争を語り続ける演歌歌手」 RT @kasamashoin RT @wamezo なんか、ステキ。　@Oniroku_Dan
Nieuw te koop: - Prijs: € 269.500 - Datum: 27 nov. '09 - In de jaren 30 stijl gebouwde wijk Enka Park ligt aan .. http://bit.ly/6tEvty
huizenede (huizenede) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:17:21 -0000
Nieuw te koop: - Prijs: € 269.500 - Datum: 27 nov. '09 - In de jaren 30 stijl gebouwde wijk Enka Park ligt aan .. http://bit.ly/6tEvty
#m4w RE..Sonic at Enka - Candler - m4w (Candler) - m4w (sonic) 29yr: Well thank you! I like the dark hair to. *Sky*... http://bit.ly/7KVYJe
Missed_Connects (Missed Connections) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:10:38 -0000
#m4w RE..Sonic at Enka - Candler - m4w (Candler) - m4w (sonic) 29yr: Well thank you! I like the dark hair to. *Sky*... http://bit.ly/7KVYJe
http://ow.ly/K5Zw 何故かこの、オタマトーンの”演歌”のスケッチに心が温まります。I have a tender affection toward this "Enka" sketch. いや、何度見ても素晴らしい。なんだが、日本が恋しくなりました。
yukih (Yuki Hirayama) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:55:59 -0000
http://ow.ly/K5Zw 何故かこの、オタマトーンの”演歌”のスケッチに心が温まります。I have a tender affection toward this "Enka" sketch. いや、何度見ても素晴らしい。なんだが、日本が恋しくなりました。
hj ouvi uns enka xD - #nakapravc uahuahuah é q agora eu tenho q avisar xD
mayara_itaca (Mayara Itacaramby) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:26:26 -0000
hj ouvi uns enka xD - #nakapravc uahuahuah é q agora eu tenho q avisar xD

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