Masao Koga
Japanese musician (1904-1978) · Japan · On the map · Musicians · Died at 73
Masao Koga was a Japanese composer, mandolinist, and guitarist of the Shōwa era who was dubbed "Japan's Irving Berlin" by Universal Press Syndicate. His melancholy style, based upon Nakayama Shimpei's yonanuki scale, was popularly known in Japan as "Koga melody" .
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About this person
He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure and the People's Honor Award for his contributions to Japanese music.
Country
Japan
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1978 · aged 73
