Chiyoko Shimakura (島倉 千代子) (30 March 1938 – 8 November 2013) was an Enka singer and TV presenter in Japan. She was considered "the Goddess of Enka".

Career

Chiyoko was born in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, Japan. In 1954 Chiyoko won the 1st prize of the Columbia Music Entertainment singers competition. In 1955, she made her recording début with the single "Konoyo no Hana". She was an Enka singer who appeared in NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, starring 35 times, including 30 consecutive years straight. However, she forgot her song lyrics in 1996. She participated again in the Kohaku in 2004.

Death

After a long battle with liver cancer, she died, at age 75, on 8 November 2013.

Discography

Charts and awards

Chart

Weekly

Award

State honors, awards and decorations

Filmography