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Hibari no Madorosu-san

[Genre]Modern

Hibari no Madorosu-san appears on the following albums

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Hibari was one of Japan's most popular singers and actresses. After WWII, she gave hope to the people of Japan in a time of desperation - her activities became a symbol of the Japanese postwar reconstruction. Over her career, she recorded more than 300 records (over 500 songs) and appeared in over 160 films. Hibari remains a popular cultural icon to this day...

"Hibari No Madorosu-san," composed by G. Uehara and M. Ishimoto is performed by Alma Shimabukuro. It should be noted that "madorosu" is a phonetic adaptation of the French word - matelot meaning "sailor."