A roundup of male enka singers in their 80s: veterans who left their mark on the enka world

Here are some male enka singers in their 80s who have long supported the world of enka and are still active today.

By the time you reach your 80s, you’re a true veteran in the enka world.

These are all living legends whose names are known not only to enka fans but even to people who don’t usually listen to enka.

You can feel the depth of their life experience in their vocals, and the emotion embedded in each song is powerfully conveyed.

Get to know these enka singers, feel the history of enka, and let this be your chance to start listening to the genre.

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A roundup of male enka singers in their 80s: veterans who left their mark on the enka world
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	In the distant Showa era…Kobayashi Akira		Akira Kobayashi is a legend of the enka world who excelled in both film and song.
2	Farewell, Hotaka.Yokouchi Tadashi		The illustrious career of Masashi Yokouchi, enka singer and actor
3	Woman’s InnŌshita Hachirō		Hachiro Oshita’s Half-Century Enka Life
4	chill in the cherry blossom seasonSatomi Kotarō		Kota Satomi’s Enka Life and Charms
5	Itako GasaHashi Yukio		Yukio Hashi is a grand master of the enka world and has produced numerous hit songs.
6	Heartless DreamSagawa Mitsuo		Mitsuo Sagawa is a veteran singer in the enka music world.
7	Farewell, HaiseikoMasuzawa Sueo		A jockey sang about his feelings for Haiseiko.
8	OyukiNaitō Kunio		Kunio Naitō, a shogi player and enka singer.
9	grandchildŌizumi Itsurō		Yoshio Oizumi’s enka carries a warmth that gently stays close to the heart.
10	festivalKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s signature song “Matsuri” captured the hearts of the Japanese people.
11	Youth lies beyond the clouds.Shirane Kazuo		Kazuo Shirane, a grand master of enka, produced numerous classic songs
12	Rōkyoku LullabyIssetsu Tarō		The 60-plus-year career of Issetsu Taro and the allure of enka