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Hibari Misora (美空 ひばり Misora Hibari, May 29, 1937 - June 24, 1989) was a Japanese singer and the predominant figure in postwar enka music. Born Kazue Kato (加藤和枝) in Yokohama, she was an accomplished singer by the age of seven, and appeared in film for the first time at age 12. Between 1949’s Kanashiki kuchibue and 1971’s Onna no Hanamichi, she appeared in over 60 movies.

In April of 1987, on the way to a performance in Fukuoka, she suddenly collapsed. Rushed to hospital, she was diagnosed with bilateral femoral necrosis brought on by chronic hepatitis. Until August she was confined to hospital and eventually showed signs of recovery. She commenced recording a new song Midaregami in October, and in 1988 performed at a concert called Fushichou konsaato (Phoenix Concert) at the Tokyo Dome. Against overwhelming pain in her legs, she performed a total of 39 songs while assuring her fans that she had completely recovered. However, on 24 May 1989, having been re-admitted to the Juntendou hospital in Tokyo, she died from interstitial pneumonitis at the age of 52.

In July 1989 after her death, she became the first female recipient of the National Prize of Honour (国民栄誉賞) for her longstanding contributions to the music industry.

In 1993, the Misora Hibari-kan opened in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Its popularity with fans and tourists has endured through to the present.
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  • Mario_III

    I love you, Hibari-san! your voice is unique!♥

    February 2012

  • enka_and_more

    7 artists (from 793) are characteristic for , last.fm groups, 美空ひばり (Hibari Misora) is one of those 7, read more here: http://www.last.fm/user/enka_and_more/journal

    November 2011

  • brendasoto

    Her voice is so PERFECT! I can't even believe what I hear! She's a real treasure! <3 T_T

    July 2011

  • dzoist

    like listening to history...albeit from a Japanese point of view...which is good enough...she covered many styles...over many years...

    July 2011

  • Mirrortrain

    goddess

    June 2011

  • jinhamamura

    I was shocked to find that downloading mp3s for "Premium Package Best 70+1 Songs" on amazon.com costs just $8.99. The price at Japanese iTunes Store is ￥10000 (about $120)!!!

    April 2011

  • clytie_hizashi

    FINALLY found her cover of Tokyo Boogie Woogie. <333

    March 2011

  • plantivecry

    She is always a legend. Nuff said.

    February 2011
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