Shimazu Aya

Shimazu Aya

Shimazu Aya (島津亜矢) is an enka singer under the label Teichiku Records.

Profile

• Real Name: Shimazu Ayako (島津亜矢子)
• Birthplace: Ueki Township, Kamoto District, Kumamoto Prefecture
• Birthdate: 1972.03.28
• Blood Type: O
• Hobbies: Snowboarding, Going to Festivals, Painting pictures
• Family: Father, Mother and Older sister (Naoko)
• Debut: 1987.05.21
• Debut Song: Hakama wo Haita Wataridori

Information

Shimazu Aya got her start for her music career when she started to study under the supervision of lyricist Hoshino Tetsurou at age 14. She soon got her chance and debuted with the single "Hakama wo Haita Wataridori" in 1986. Her biggest hit came on May 1991 with the single "Aizome Katsura wo Mou Ichido", selling over three million copies. A decade later, she made her first appearance on the end of the program Kouhaku Uta Gassen, singing the song "Kanshajou ~Haha e no Message~".

She started to appear as a radio personality in 1995 with her own radio show, Utau Headlight.

Discography

Albums

• [1987.03.21] Jinsei Otoko Setsu (人生男節)
• [1989.07.21] BEST&BEST Shimazu Aya Zenkyoku Shuu (BEST&BEST 島津亜矢全曲集)
• [1990.09.21] Utaimashou! Shimazu Aya Mekyoku Shuu (歌いましょう! 島津亜矢名曲集)
• [1991.06.21] Original Zenkyoku Shuu (オリジナル全曲集)
• [1991.07.21] Enka Kisoutsuya Series Tendou Toshimi VS Shimazu Aya (艶歌競艶シリーズ　天童よしみＶＳ島津亜矢)
• [1991.11.21] Zenkyoku Shuu (全曲集)
• [1992.06.21] Original Best (オリジナルベスト)
• [1993.06.23] Haha Gokoro Takuhaibin Shimazu Aya Best (母ごころ宅配便・島津亜矢ベスト)
• [1994.07.21] Shimazu Aya Best Enka ~Momoiro Karasu~ (島津亜矢ベスト演歌～桃色鴉～)
• [1994.10.21] Shimazu Aya Matatabi Meikyoku Shuu (島津亜矢股旅名曲集)
• [1995.09.21] Shimazu Aya Meisaku Kayou Gekijou (島津亜矢名作歌謡劇場)
• [1995.10.21] Zenkyoku Shuu '96 (全曲集'96)
• [1996.08.21] Onna Nyanen wa Iranai yo Shimazu Aya Best Enka (女にゃ年はいらないよ　島津亜矢ベスト演歌)
• [1996.10.21] Zenkyoku Shuu '97 (全曲集'97)
• [1997.10.22] Zenkyoku Shuu '98 (全曲集'98)
• [1997.11.21] Shinpan Meisaku Kayou Gekijou (新版名作歌謡劇場)
• [1998.06.24] Ukime Yo Shunjuu Aya Shimazu Enka no Tabi (憂き世春秋　島津亜矢演歌の旅)
• [1999.06.23] Enka no Kizuna (演歌の絆)
• [1999.11.21] Tanzen Tsudo (大全集)
• [2000.08.23] Aioi ~Futari no Kizuna wa Hodokenai~ Aya Shimazu Enka no Tamashii (相生～ふたりの絆はほどけない～)
• [2000.10.25] 2001 Nen Zenkyoku Shu (2001年全曲集)
• [2001.03.23] Hadou Aya Misora Hibari wo Utau (波動　亜矢・美空ひばりを唄う)
• [2002.06.21] Gozonji Shimazu Aya Meisaku Kayou Gekijou (ご存じ　島津亜矢　名作歌謡劇場)
• [2001.09.21] 2002 Nen Zenkyokushu (2002年全曲集)
• [2001.11.21] Taizen Shuu (大全集)
• [2002.06.21] Aya -AYA- (彩-AYA-)
• [2002.09.26] BS Nippon no Uta (BS　日本のうた)
• [2002.10.23] 2003 Nen Zenkyoku Shu (2003年全曲集)
• [2002.12.18] Okaji / Single Meikyou Best 3 Collection ~Platinum Series~ (お梶／シングル名曲ベスト3コレクション ～プラチナシリーズ～)
• [2003.06.25] Aya - Haruo Minami wo Utau (亜矢・三波春夫を唄う)
• [2003.11.21] Aya Shimazu 2004 Nen Zenkyoku Shu (2004年全曲集)
• [2003.12.17] Daizen Shu (大全集)
• [2004.04.21] BS Nihon no Uta II (BS日本のうたⅡ)
• [2004.08.25] Kiwametsuke Aya Shimazu no Meisaku Kayo Gekijo (極めつけ 島津亜矢の名作歌謡劇場)
• [2004.11.24] 2005 Nen Zenkyoku Shu (2005年全曲集)
• [2005.02.23] Matatabi Meikyoku Shu (股旅名曲集)
• [2005.06.22] BS Nihon no Uta III (BS日本のうたⅢ)
• [2005.09.21] Taikibansei 20 Shuunen Kinen Meikyoku Shuu (大器晩成　島津亜矢20周年記念名曲集)
• [2005.11.23] 2006 Nen Zenkyoku Shuu (2006年全曲集)
• [2006.05.26] Kotobuki Matsuri Uta (寿・まつり歌)
• [2006.08.23] BS Nippon no Uta IV (BS日本のうたⅣ)
• [2006.11.22] 2007 Nen Zenkyoku Shuu (2007年全曲集)
• [2007.06.27] Best Shinguru Toku Senjuu (ベストシングル特撰集)
• [2007.07.25] Seizoroi! Shimazu Aya Meisaku Kayou Gekijou (勢揃い！島津亜矢　名作歌謡劇場)
• [2007.10.07] Taizen Shuu (大全集)
• [2007.10.17] Kyoukaysuigetsu (鏡花水月)

Singles

• [1986.05.21] Hakama wo Haita Wataridori (袴をはいた渡り鳥)
• [1987.02.21] Asunagokoro (あすなごころ)
• [1988.06.21] Dokyou Fune (度胸船)
• [1991.05.21] Aizome Katsura wo Mou Ichido (愛染かつらをもう一度)
• [1992.03.28] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 1 Tama ~ Mabuta no Haha (瞼の母)
• [1992.05.21] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 2 Tama ~ Ippon Gatana Dohyou Iri (一本刀土俵入り)
• [1992.09.23] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 3 Tama ~ Seki no Yatappe (関の弥太っぺ)
• [1993.03.21] Haha Gokoro Takuhaibin (母ごころ宅配便)
• [1993.09.22] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 4 Tama ~ Okaji (お梶)
• [1994.06.22] Momoiro Karasu (桃色鴉)
• [1995.01.01] Ai Tasogare (愛・たそがれ)
• [1995.06.21] Uminari no Uta (海鳴りの詩)
• [1995.07.21] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 5 Tama ~ Otsuta (お蔦)
• [1996.01.21] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 6 Tama ~ Hana no Manzuiin (花の幡随院)
• [1996.06.26] Onna Nya Toshi wa Iranai yo (女にゃ年はいらないよ)
• [1996.09.21] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 7 Tama ~ Ohatsu (お初)
• [1997.04.23] Kanshajou ~Haha e no Message~ (感謝状～母へのメッセージ～)
• [1997.07.24] Furusato Hyakkei Series ~ Okushiri wa Ima (奥尻はいま)
• [1997.10.22] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 8 Tama ~ Oryou (おりょう)
• [1998.02.21] Mihonoseki Ushio Uta (美保関潮歌)
• [1998.05.21] Ukimeyo Shunjuu (憂き世春秋)
• [1999.01.11] Jinsei Ni Kachi Ichi Yabu (人生二勝一敗)
• [1999.01.21] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 9 Tama ~ Umekawa (梅川)
• [1999.03.25] Tokai no Suzume (都会の雀)
• [2000.02.23] Aioi ~Futari no Kizuna wa Hodokenai~ (相生～ふたりの絆はほどけない)
• [2000.09.21] Meisaku Kayou Gekijou * Dai 10 Tama ~ Osan (おさん)
• [2000.12.20] Furusato Hyakkei Series ~ Dounan Fuufu Fune (道南夫婦船)
• [2001.03.28] Hokkai Kyou (北海峡)
• [2001.10.12] Nami (波)
• [2002.05.07] Yozakura Banka
• [2002.12.18] Okaji / Single Meikyoku Best 3 Collection
• [2002.12.18] Nakanori Shinzou / Oume (お梅)
• [2003.03.28] Hokkai Koi Utau (北海恋唄)
• [2003.08.21] Umi de Issho Owaritakatta (海で一生終わりたかった)
• [2003.09.25] Furusato Hyakkei Series ~ Omoide Takarabako (おもいで宝箱)
• [2004.05.26] Kaeranchayoka / Musume ni... (帰らんちゃよか／娘に…)
• [2004.11.24] Oshichi (お七)
• [2005.03.28] Taiki Bansei (大器晩成)
• [2006.01.25] Koharu (小春)
• [2006.05.17] Nagarete Tsugaru (流れて津軽)
• [2006.09.13] Okichi (お吉)
• [2007.06.27] Fuji (富士)
• [2007.09.26] Otoku (お徳)
• [2008.03.26] Umibushi (海ぶし)

DVD/VHS

• [2000.10.13] Aya Shimazu Rehersal 2000 Idomu! 21 Seiki E
• [2002.04.24] Aya Shimazu Hit Collection
• [2002.12.11] Aya Shimazu Recital 2002 Shinka
• [2003.12.17] Aya Shimazu Recital 2003 Fudo
• [2004.12.16] Recital 2004 Joen

External Links

• Official Site
• Aya Shimazu Fansite
• Japanese Wikipedia: 島津亜矢

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