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Ikue Asazaki (朝崎郁恵 Asazaki Ikue) (born 11 November 1935) is a Japanese folk singer from Kagoshima. She was born in Kedomi, Amami Islands. She grew up on the Amami Islands (in Setouchi, Kagoshima) which are famous for spawning popular singers of the traditional Okinawan Folk or Ryukyuan Music. Her father influenced her early music strongly during her upbringing. She is well known for her ethereal, earthy vocals. Slightly deep, a bit hoarse, obviously that of an old lady that conveys a wealth of emotion. One of her most famous albums is "Utabautayun" with traditional Ryukyuan songs and lyrics. And "Minya",...