- Born
- 29 August 1950
Yatsushiro - Died
- 30 December 2023
- Country
- Japan
- Active
- 1971–
- Record labels
- Nippon Columbia, Teichiku Records, Century Records
- Discography
- 7 albums
Biography
Aki Yashiro was a jazz musician who played voice. Aki Yashiro was born on 29 August 1950 in Yatsushiro and died on 30 December 2023. The music is usually filed under jazz and enka. Record labels: Nippon Columbia, Teichiku Records and Century Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “演歌のすべて "おんなの涙"” (1973) to “夜のアルバム” (2012). Honours include Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award (2010), Order of the Polar Star (2018) and (2021).
Aki Yashiro (八代亜紀, Yashiro Aki; August 29, 1950 – December 30, 2023), real name Akiyo Masuda (増田明代, Masuda Akiyo), née Hashimoto (橋本明代, Hashimoto Akiyo), was a Japanese enka singer and painter. Her stage name "Yashiro" was adopted from her hometown Yatsushiro.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 2010 Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award
- 2018 Order of the Polar Star
- 2021
- Japan Record Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Aki Yashiro play?
Aki Yashiro is known for playing voice.
When and where was Aki Yashiro born?
Aki Yashiro was born 29 August 1950 in Yatsushiro.
What are Aki Yashiro's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include 演歌のすべて "おんなの涙" (1973), 二人の旅路 (1974), 舟唄 (1979) and 色彩花変化 (1995).
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