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Information: Japanese enka is music made up of soulful ballads enjoyed by the older generation in Japan, often combining some traditional Japanese instruments along with western classical ones, and employing sentimental lyrics and nostalgic themes.
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Enka Sites:
The Native Ballad, or Enka The Native Ballad, or Enka: Brief history of the music tradition. (Enka) http://web-japan.org/factsheet/music/enka.html
Enka - Song of Sweet Resignation Enka - Song of Sweet Resignation: Describes the origins of enka and its cultural underpinnings. (Enka) http://www.okada.de/archive-japanasitis/enka/enka.html
Barbara's Enka Site Barbara's Enka Site: Detailed description of the genre, profiles of performers, album reviews, audio samples, and links. (Enka) http://www.quixium.com/enka/