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Shizutayu Kiyomoto
4+ albums
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KIYOMOTO Shizutayu (Shizutayu Kiyomoto 清元志寿太夫?) (1898 - 1999) was recognized as the greatest exponent of Kabuki love songs in his time. In Japanese music, where the whole concept of a beautiful voice and good vocal tone is different, it is common for a singer to remain active to an advanced age. Purity of tone is less important in Japanese singing and the gruffness that comes with age does not detract from the enjoyment of the vocal line. In 1956 KIYOMOTO Shizutayu was designated as one of the Living National Treasures of Japan for Kiyomoto Bushi (Kabuki love song). User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
