A Tribute : Misora Hibari

one of the most notable Japanese commercial singer, she started her singing career at the age of 8 and her recording career at the age of 12. Her swan song, Kawa No Nagare No You Ni, 川の流れのように, has been performed numerous times over the years as a tribute to her.

she died from pneumonia on 1989, at a rather premature age of 52. her death was widely mourned in Japan. begining in 1990, television and radio stations play her song Kawa No Nagare No You Ni annually on her birthdate, as a sign of respect.




we will always remember Misora as a beautiful and graceful enka singer who brought life and sorrow to all the enka songs she sang. Rest In Peace, Misora Hibari.