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Hibari Misora (美空 ひばり, Misora Hibari, born Kazue Katō (加藤 和枝, Katō Kazue) May 29, 1937 – June 24, 1989) was a Japanese singer, actress and cultural icon.
Feb 7, 2022 · This month's Spotlight article features Hibari Misora. Known as the Shirley Temple of Japan, she helped cheer a struggling nation after WWII.
Jun 27, 1989 · Hibari Misora, 52, a singer who symbolized Japan’s postwar recovery to millions of Japanese. She was considered a source of strength for many Japanese after Japan’s defeat in World War II ...
Jun 30, 2019 · Misora Hibari is the first modern Japanese idol. In her day, she was as big as Elvis, Frank Sinatra, and Shirley Temple. She rivaled AKB48 in popularity. Misora Hibari became a symbol of pre-WWII Japanese values and the changes Japan went through during the Occupation years.
May 28, 2024 · Tragically, Hibari Misora passed away on June 24, 1989, at the age of 52. She died due to complications from liver disease, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled success and a void in the entertainment industry.
May 4, 2015 · Remembering Misora Hibari. The Grateful Crane Ensemble presented “Misora Hibari: A Tribute to a Legend” on April 11 at the James Armstrong Theater in Torrance. The sold-out show featured (above, from left) Keiko Kawashima, Helen Ota, Merv Maruyama, Fusako Shiotani and Susan Haruye Ioka singing the songs of Misora Hibari (1937-1989), who was ...
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Hibari Misora (美空ひばり, Misora Hibari, May 29, 1937 – June 24, 1989) was a Japanese singer and actress. The style of music she sang was enka. She received many awards, among them living national treasure. In Japan she is regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time.
