Yenka?
Well the best were sung in the 60's and 70's here are some examples.
Anko Tsubaki performed by Miyako Harumi
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=bgfngz...eature=related
Tsugaru-kaikyo Fuyugeshiki performed by Ishikawa Sayuri
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=XQScyOdYa14
Erimo Misaki performed by Mori Shinichi
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=LTQ-WFHeS14
Amagi Goe again performed by Ishikawa Sayuri
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=OKrskF...eature=related
Yagiri no Watashi performed by Chiaki Naomi
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=VMg_F1eq1so
and last but not least
Funa Uta performed by Yashiro Aki
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=9gui-Sg1_xQ