Bands, artists, and singers from Iwate Prefecture
Do you know any artists from Iwate Prefecture?
You might not immediately think of many artists who actively promote that they’re from Iwate, but in fact, the prefecture has produced a lot of outstanding musicians.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Iwate all at once!
We’ve selected from a broad spectrum of ages and genres, from solo singers and bands to veteran enka performers.
Take this opportunity to give the music of artists from Iwate a listen.
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Bands, artists, and singers from Iwate Prefecture (41–50)
Parthenon Ginza Streettama
Parthenon Ginza Street is the image album for Puri Puri Prefecture, a manga serialized in Big Comic Spirits by manga artist Sensha Yoshida from Oshu, Iwate Prefecture.
It was released in 1997.
Yoshida also took part in the chorus for this track, which shares its title with the album.
Evergreen of YouthTayama Mamiko
Mamiko Tayama is from Iwate Prefecture, and this song was released in 1989 as her debut single.
It was used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime “Meimon! Daisan Yakyuubu” (The Elite! The Third Baseball Club).
True to its catchphrase, “The person I wanted to see the most smiled at me in the end,” the song is packed with classic idol elements.
Love’s Russian CaféShiratori Kanako
Kanako Shiratori, a singer who began her career as a fashion model, hails from Kanegasaki in Isawa District, Iwate Prefecture.
She entered the world of singing when she started performing in a unit with friends during her modeling days, and she now captivates listeners with her enchanting voice in chanson.
This song is a cover of Akihiro Miwa.
DadYūko to Yayoi
Yuko and Yayoi are a twin sister enka duo from Kanegasaki, Isawa District, Iwate Prefecture.
After becoming the Grand Champion at the NHK Nodo Jiman Grand Champion Tournament held in 1981, they made their debut the same year with this song.
With this song, they won the Newcomer Award at the 23rd Japan Record Awards.
Kitakami Nocturnedaakudakkusu
Mutsuo Ando, the composer of the melancholic Showa-era classic “Kitakami Nocturne,” hails from Taneichi Town (now Hirono Town) in Kunohe District, Iwate Prefecture.
Many singers, starting with the Dark Ducks, have released versions of the song.
“Nambu Diver,” which became famous through the NHK morning drama Amachan, is also one of Ando’s works.
Pride ~The Midday Moon~Yoshida Tomoyo
Tomoyo Yoshida is a singer-songwriter from Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, and this song was released in 1998 as her 10th single.
It was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi weekend drama “Bishōjo Shinseiki GAZER,” starring Kazuue Fukishi.
She also provides lyrics for other artists and is active as a lyricist.
In conclusion
We introduced a whole lineup of artists from Iwate Prefecture—did you find a favorite? From solo singers to bands and idol group members, a wide variety of artists have emerged from Iwate.
Take this opportunity to listen closely to their songs and savor their charm.