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| Born | Rikiji Matsumoto (1908-08-26)August 26, 1908 Akita Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | July 29, 1944(1944-07-29) (aged 35) |
| Genres | Ryūkōka |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1936–1943 |
Bin Uehara (上原 敏,Uehara Bin; August 26, 1908 – July 29, 1944) was a Japanese music (ryūkōka) singer and soldier. He was known for usingnaniwa-bushi'skobushi vocalism in Japanese popular music. He was killed in action during the easternNew Guinea campaign during the Pacific War.[1][2]
Uehara was born as Rikiji Matsumoto inŌdate,Akita Prefecture, Japan.[2] He graduated fromSenshu University, and made his professional debut with the song "Tsukimi Odori" (月見踊り,lit. "Moon-viewing Dance") under the Japanese division ofPolydor Records in 1936.[2] His famous songs included the 1937 song "Ruten" (流転,lit. "Stream-rolling"). His vocal style, calledkobushi, became popular as the more emphatic form among modernenka singers.[3]
Uehara became a soldier in 1943, went toNew Guinea, and was killed in battle on July 29, 1944.[4]
In 1976, a monument honoring him was established in his home city of Ōdate.[5]
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