Age, Biography and Wiki
Noriko Awaya (淡谷のり (Awaya Nori)) was born on 12 August, 1907 in Aomori, Japan,, is an A 20th-century japanese women singer. Discover Noriko Awaya's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?
| Popular As |
淡谷のり (Awaya Nori) |
| Occupation |
Singer |
| Age |
92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
12 August 1907 |
| Birthday |
12 August |
| Birthplace |
Aomori, Japan, |
| Date of death |
1999 |
| Died Place |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 12 August.
She is a member of famous artist with the age 92 years old group.
Noriko Awaya Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Noriko Awaya height not available right now. We will update Noriko Awaya's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Noriko Awaya Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Noriko Awaya worth at the age of 92 years old? Noriko Awaya’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. She is from Japan. We have estimated Noriko Awaya's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
Noriko Awaya Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Noriko Awaya (淡谷 のり子) was a Japanese female soprano chanteuse and popular music (ryūkōka) singer.
She was dubbed the "Queen of Blues" in Japan.
Awaya was born as Nori Awaya (淡谷のり) in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
She was the oldest daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose business went bankrupt while his daughter was in her teenage years.
In 1910, her family's home was destroyed in the Aomori City fire.
In 1923 she, along with her mother and younger sister, went to Tokyo.
There, she was admitted to the piano department of a music school.
Later, her disposition towards singing was discovered and she was admitted to the vocal department.
With the aim of becoming an opera singer, she made an extensive study of classical music.
However, due to her family's poverty, she was forced to leave school for a year and worked as a nude model.
Eventually, she returned to the music academy, and graduated top of her class in 1929.
She became a classical singer.
However, she soon began to sing popular songs because the salary of a classical music performer was very low.
Her 1937 song "Farewell Blues" (別れのブルース) became a hit.
In 1938, she also released "Rainy Blues" (雨のブルース).
In Taiwan, the song was later given the alternative title "Han Yu Qu" (寒雨曲).
In 1939, she recorded the song "Yoru no Platform" (夜のプラットホーム) as an insert song of the movie Tokyo no Josei, in which Setsuko Hara played the main role.
However, the song was banned by Japanese authorities.
Awaya had a daughter outside marriage.
In her old age, she criticized enka.
She said that songs without pain, distress and effort were frauds.
In 1996, Awaya gave Mikawa her song "Rainy Blues" at her final live performance.
She was elected an honorary citizen by her hometown Aomori City in 1998 and died in 1999.
The use of the term 'blues' in some song titles is misleading; as the songs bear no resemblance to western blues.
Instead, they referred to slow melancholic songs, known commonly in Japan as kayōkyoku.
