Leon Pops - Young Minyo (1971)

The 1971 album "Young Minyo" serves as a prime example of Japanese folk music modernization by the Leon Pops Orchestra, conducted by Akira Ishikawa. Composed of premier session musicians from King Records, the ensemble specialized in orchestral pop and cinematic soundtracks. The record blends traditional motifs with lush arrangements and rhythmic textures characteristic of Japan's commercially successful releases during the 1960s and 1970s.

Tracklist:
1-1 Leon Pops - Aizu Bandaisan [2:35]
1-2 Leon Pops - Kuroda Bushi [2:54]
1-3 Leon Pops - Soran Bushi [2:36]
1-4 Leon Pops - Choshi Tairyou Bushi [3:15]
1-5 Leon Pops - Asadoya Yunta [2:39]
1-6 Leon Pops - Tsugaru Jongara Bushi [2:56]
1-7 Leon Pops - Jouban Tankou Bushi [2:20]
1-8 Leon Pops - Mamurogawa Ondo [2:50]
1-9 Leon Pops - Yagi Bushi [2:15]
1-10 Leon Pops - Kagoshima Ohara Bushi [2:20]
1-11 Leon Pops - Sado Okesa [2:50]
1-12 Leon Pops - Awaodori [3:02]