Yoneya Iwao
米谷威和男
1941 - 5/19/2000
Shakuhachi
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A leading figure in min'yō shakuhachi, Yoneya made his debut as a singer in 1959 with "Miyagino Bon Uta" (Miyagino Bon Song). In addition to appearing on radio and TV min'yō programs, he also composed music and produced a music video "The World of Yoneya Iwao Shakuhachi" featuring Latin pop songs and enka, etc. He was active as a singer and shakuhachi player. He also worked to teach younger generations.
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| Also Known As ヨネヤ・イワオ |
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Students
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Albums
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Shakuhachi Another World |
| Shakuhachi Min'yō Okuni Meguri #5 (A Tour of National Shakuhachi Folk Music #5) 12 regional folk songs played by shakuhachi, shamisen, and percussion. | |
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Shakuhachi Minyo - Okuni Meguri - Vol 4 |
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Shakuhachi Minyo no Shirabe |
| Shakuhachi Ninkyō-den Min'yō shakuhachi with orchestral accompaniment. | |
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Shakuhachi no sekai - 1 |
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Shakuhachi no sekai - 2 |