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.

Playlist

Bands, artists, and singers from Iwate Prefecture
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	FUN×4Ohtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s Masterpieces and Musical Influence
2	Omoide-bashi (Omoide Bridge)N.S.P		Introducing the Appeal of the Folk Band NSP
3	Lock of the Water FlowNisshoku Natsuko		Introduction of a piano-playing singer-songwriter from Iwate Prefecture
4	crippleSato Chiaki		Solo activities of the vocalist of Kinoko Teikoku
5	wingsMatsumoto Tetsuya		Singer-songwriter Tetsuya Matsumoto from Iwate Prefecture
6	I entrust my life to you.Fuji Keiko		The husky voice of enka singer Keiko Fuji
7	Northern SpringSen Masao		The Life and Career of Enka Singer Masao Sen
8	In those days of summer, weHideshi Segawa (Hooper)		Hooper formed by Eishi Segawa, later Fleming Pie
9	I want to see you.sawada chikako		Chikaco Sawada had a big hit with “Aitai.”
10	ESCAPESasaki Osamu (MOON CHILD)		MOON CHILD scored a huge hit with "ESCAPE"
11	LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME（Short Ver.）Kawashima Michiyuki (BOOM BOOM SATELLITES)		Rock unit disbands after thriving with a fusion of techno and rock
12	Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji		Kenji Niinuma’s 1976 mega-hit enka song
13	Surrounded By EnemiesSurrounded By Enemies		A band from Iwate Prefecture is drawing attention
14	DistanceLONG SHOT PARTY		The path leading up to LONG SHOT PARTY's breakup
15	The Life Is Simple And BeautifulLIKKLE MAI		Reggae singer LIKKLE MAI
16	trainLOST IN TIME		Introduction of Daisuke Umihoku from LOST IN TIME
17	Path of the Lily of the ValleyOosawa Momoko		Momoko Osawa is an enka singer who writes and composes her own songs.
18	GLORIAYoh (Matenrou Opera)		Matenrou Opera is a symphonic metal band
19	shooting starmiyazato kana		Miyasato Kanade is an enka singer who retired in 2018.
20	Dear Sir/Madam,Satou Kenichirou (teto)		The rock band teto has a track record of activity.
21	full moonMatsuzaka Akiko		Akiko Matsuzaka’s fourth single
22	The Wind of Ihatovanbe mitsutoshi		Mitsutoshi Ambe singer-songwriter
23	As myselfKuwashima Houko		Career and Activities of Voice Actress Houko Kuwashima
24	Nambu Cicada ChorusFukuda Kouhei		Enka singer Kohei Fukuda scores a late-blooming smash hit
25	Stars and Nocturnesyasukaa		Yasuka, singer-songwriter activities
26	Fantastic ParadeShida Yumi (Yumemiru Adolescence)		Yumi Shida shifts from an idol path to a rock-style track
27	Furusato (Hometown) ~Blue Sky Homeland~Usuzawa Misaki		A folk singer who encourages disaster victims makes their debut
28	Kirari☆Sailor Dream!Koeda / Aino Minako		Ayaka Komatsu stars in Sailor Moon
29	StarlightYanagida Kumiko		A singer-songwriter from Iwate Prefecture
30	Soaring Through the Dawn SkySatō Hiromi		Hiromi Sato will perform the theme song for the anime.
31	Night in AtamiHakozaki Shinichiro		Shinichiro Hakozaki makes his debut with the hit song “Atami Song.”
32	Skull KITCHEN (short ver.)Mix Speaker’s,Inc.		MIKI is a vocalist from Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture.
33	RIP VAN WINKLESukafureimusu		The alto saxophonist of Scaflames
34	Voice of the Cherry Blossomsmoto		moto’s debut song is themed around cherry blossoms in disaster-hit areas
35	Nostalgic Route 4Takahashi Ken		Ken Takahashi is a singer-songwriter from Iwate.
36	In silver lettersCaccinica		Kachinika Yuzawa expresses it in classical style
37	broken braceletOikawa Hiromi		Hiromi Oikawa’s debut single.
38	BRAND-NEW TOMORROWChiba Mika		Mika Chiba's debut single
39	Lights of my wishShida Yūmi		Yumi Shida sang the theme song for Kamen Rider Gaim Gaiden.
40	To those who didn’t love meHattori Yumiko		A singer-songwriter from Iwate, debuted in 1994.
41	National Route 45Hamamori Eiko		Eiko Hamamori’s earthquake disaster charity song
42	midnight sunMoNoLith		Visual kei band from Tohoku
43	Parthenon Ginza Streettama		Image album of Yoshida Sensha’s manga
44	Evergreen of YouthTayama Mamiko		Mamiya Tayama’s 1989 debut single
45	Love’s Russian CaféShiratori Kanako		A singer who started as a model covers Akihiro Miwa
46	DadYūko to Yayoi		Twin-sister enka singer duo debuts
47	Kitakami Nocturnedaakudakkusu		Mutsuo Ando composed Showa-era classics such as Kitakami Nocturne.
48	Pride ~The Midday Moon~Yoshida Tomoyo		Tomoyo Yoshida’s 1998 single