Lenya

Japanese singer-songwriter and actress also known as Lily. Born February 17, 1952, Fukuoka, Japan - died November 11, 2016. Made her singing debut in 1971 under the name Lenya on Shimoda Itsuroh's album "Yuigonka" (誰にも知られずに消えるしかないさ). Released her own first single on Toshiba EMI in 1972. Moved to Victor in 1982 before leaving show-business to get married. Returned again to music in 1999 as part of the Lily & Yoji duo.