Masao Sen with Mitsuko Nakamura and Kenji Niinuma

Mitsuko Nakamura, born in Higashiōsaka, Japan, is a celebrated enka singer and actress. Known for her powerful vocals and energetic stage presence, she blends traditional enka with lively rhythms. Her popular songs include "Kawachi Otoko Bushi" and "Danjiri". Nakamura has received numerous awards and appeared on NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen multiple times, solidifying her status in Japanese music.

Masao Sen, born April 8, 1947, in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, is a celebrated Enka singer. He is renowned for his signature song, "Kitaguni no Haru" (North Country Spring), a million-seller that earned him the Long Seller Award at the 21st Japan Record Awards. Other popular songs include "Hoshikage no Waltz" and "Yuyakegumo". Sen is recognized for his country origins image and has released albums like "Kijuiwai - EP" and "Yaima (New Version) - EP". He has collaborated with various artists and appeared on NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

Debuting with "おもいで岬" via "スター誕生," their hit "嫁に来ないか" won major newcomer awards and led to their first NHK紅白歌合戦. Known for hits like "ヘッドライト," they excelled in films like "二百三高地" and dramas "私鉄沿線97分署," earning acclaim. Appeared 13 times on NHK紅白歌合戦 by 1990.