Age, Biography and Wiki

Shoukichi Kina was born on 10 June, 1948 in Japan, is a Japanese rock musician and politician. Discover Shoukichi Kina's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 10 June 1948
Birthday 10 June
Birthplace N/A
Nationality Japan

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 10 June. He is a member of famous musician with the age 75 years old group.

Shoukichi Kina Height, Weight & Measurements

At 75 years old, Shoukichi Kina height not available right now. We will update Shoukichi Kina'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

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Shoukichi Kina Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shoukichi Kina worth at the age of 75 years old? Shoukichi Kina’s income source is mostly from being a successful musician. He is from Japan. We have estimated Shoukichi Kina'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 musician

Shoukichi Kina Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

Shoukichi Kina (喜納昌吉), is a Japanese rock musician and politician.

1970

He, along with his band Champloose, played a large role in the Okinawan home-grown "folk rock" scene in the 1970s and 1980s.

1972

His first big hit was "Haisai Ojisan" ("Hey, old man") in 1972, which he wrote when he was in high school.

First major single was the classic "Haisai Ojisan" (Hey, old man), written while Kina was still in high school but not a hit until a few years later, in 1972.

Later, Champloose's version of the Okinawan folk song "Jin Jin" (Firefly) was a minor hit in British discos, and their ballad "Hana" (Flowers), with vocals by Kina's wife Tomoko, became a weepy favourite in many Asian countries.

1977

Their first, self-titled album, released in 1977, remains a Japanese folk-rock classic.

Kina's activism is especially focused on peace efforts in his own prefecture of Okinawa, and much of his work as a composer makes explicit links between his art and his activism.

Examples of this include his song "Kana-ami no nai shima" or his revision of the song "Shin-jidai no nagare" to add in lyrics that contain words by political activist Chibana Shoichi.

He also created The White Ship of Peace Project, to “bring to the USA a message of peace for the future,” to counter to what he called the "black ships" that came to Japan after Matthew C. Perry opened Japan's doors to trade with the west.

He also coined the slogan, “Lay down your weapons, take up musical instruments,” which he used during a trip to the United States for the project where he presented a sanshin to the UN secretary general.

Kina also performs "peace concerts" in war-torn places, most recently in Baghdad.

1980

Songs from the 1980 album Blood Lines, like "Hana" and "Subete no Hito no Kokoro ni Hana o", are frequently heard in international markets.

2004

He was elected a member of the House of Councillors in July 2004.

2010

In 2010 he ran for a second term but lost.

Shoukichi Kina & Champloose (喜納昌吉&チャンプルーズ) is a Japanese band from Okinawa blending traditional Okinawan music with a strong Western rock influence.

Their name is apparently derived from the word for a traditional Okinawan stir-fry, chanpuru.

Singer and lead songwriter Shoukichi Kina's electric sanshin was a particularly distinctive part of their sound.