Songs with titles starting with 'Ka'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ka’,” what comes to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of them right away, is it?
But after doing some research, there are actually quite a lot—and many of them are hit songs that defined their eras.
I think you’ll have a great time with a mix of trending buzz tracks and timeless classics!
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ka.”
Feel free to use this as a reference not only when you’re curious about what songs start with “Ka,” but also as a starting point for picking tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Ka' (461–470)
riverKitajima Saburō
Among Saburo Kitajima’s songs, the classic “Kawa” (River) is especially renowned for its powerful vocals.
It’s categorized as a so-called ‘man’s song,’ built around a bold, masculine vocal line.
With such a forceful singing style, it might seem difficult to master, but that’s not the case.
This piece contains many shouted, growling passages, yet it rarely features rapid tempo shifts or large melodic jumps.
As long as you have a solid foundation in shouting technique, there’s a good chance you can sing it through successfully.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Shall I head home?Kitajima Saburō
Saburo Kitajima’s early work “Kaerokana.” Rather than pure enka, this piece can be described as a fusion of folk song and pop.
Its kobushi (ornamental turns) feature the solid phrasing characteristic of traditional enka and folk music, while the arrangement is built primarily around brass instruments influenced by overseas music.
Though it’s a curveball within the enka genre, the frequent rests allow ample preparation before difficult passages.
For singers who excel at kobushi with emphasized vibrato, it is a very singable song.
Kanreki celebration songSen Masao
A heartwarming song to celebrate life’s milestones has been born.
It’s a piece characterized by lyrics that gently embrace the joy of those reaching their 60th birthday and by a calm, soothing accompaniment.
It sings of taking pride in the path walked so far, cherishing bonds with family, and looking ahead with hope.
Included on Masao Sen’s 55th Anniversary Album “Zenkyokushū ~ 55th Anniversary Thank-You Edition ~,” released in October 2022, it’s a perfect song for occasions celebrating a 60th birthday.
Recommended for those turning sixty, their families, and anyone wishing to bless a new chapter in life, this work is a moving piece that reaffirms the joy and pride of growing older.
Dear MomYoshi Ikuzo
A masterpiece of the enka world known as one of Ikuzo Yoshi’s most tear-jerking songs, “To Mother.” As an enka singer, Ikuzo Yoshi is a rare singer-songwriter.
Because he writes both the lyrics and music for most of his songs, his work is compelling for its vivid sense of reality.
This song, sung by Yoshi, was created in memory of his late mother.
It is characterized by a deeply subdued atmosphere, and techniques such as kobushi (melismatic ornamentation) are kept to a minimum to serve that world view.
While it demands a high level of expressive ability, its overall difficulty as a typical enka piece is relatively low, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Carmen Fantasy (Sarasate)Yoshimura Himari
Himari Yoshimura (HIMARI) is a Japanese violinist born in 2011.
Active in the field of classical music, she began playing the violin at the age of three.
Recognized early as a prodigy, she displayed her talent by performing with a professional orchestra at six.
To date, she has won first prize or the grand prix special award in 42 competitions in Japan and abroad.
In 2022, she entered the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia as its youngest student.
She has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and the NHK Symphony Orchestra, and has begun performing under the name HIKARI.
As a classical solo violinist, she aims to share music with people around the world, honing her craft daily, and is considered one of the most promising violinists of the future.
Rhapsody for Orchestra / NHK Symphony OrchestraToyama Yuzo
This is composer and conductor Yuzo Toyama, who made his debut with the NHK Symphony Orchestra in 1956.
Born in 1931, he studied composition at the Tokyo Music School and is known for works inspired by Japanese folk songs, such as Rhapsody for Orchestra and Yugen.
He received numerous awards, including the 12th Otaka Prize and the 14th Suntory Music Award.
He is also highly regarded in the field of opera conducting, delivering an outstanding, commanding performance at the premiere of Akira Miyoshi’s opera Hasekura Tsunenaga: Distant Sails.
His commitment to conveying social messages through music is compelling, and he comes highly recommended for those interested in classical music.
Rejuvenation feat. Hikari Mitsushimajoōbachi
Queen Bee is a rock band that has gained support with songs featuring vocals that span a wide range, switching seamlessly from low to high registers.
This track, included on the album Jūnijigen (12th Dimension), also made waves when a version featuring a collaboration with Hikari Mitsushima was released.
Their overwhelming expressive power—shifting between male and female vocal parts—offers more than enough impact to understand Queen Bee’s appeal.
Released in March 2023, this song is an emotional number with a bittersweet melody and a pleasing ensemble that contemplates past love and memories.