Japanese and Korean Pop Music The Japanese music movement, J-Pop (or Jpop), Korean music movement, K-pop (or Kpop), also called New Musi,c has its roots in Jazz and American Pop Music. During the occupation of Japan after World War II, Jazz became popular and as time progressed Rock n Roll and Blues left its mark on the Japanese music scene. People were drawn to the upbeat tempo and innovative styles of Jazz and Rock. Soon Japanese artists were translating and performing cover songs. “Ongaku Kissa”, translated Music Café, became popular hangouts for Jazz musicians and music enthusiasts looking for a new sound. In 1956 Kosaka Kazuya and the Wagon Masters …
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