Kōsetsu Minami

Japanese singer-songwriter
Person human Q11407295
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Summary

Kōsetsu Minami was born on February 13, 1949[1], in Oita[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], lyricist[4], composer[5], singer[6], and actor[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Oita Prefecture[9]
  • Date of birth: 1949[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[11]
  • Educated at: Ōita Maizuru High School[12]
  • Notable work: Kandagawa[13], 夏の少女[14], 夢一夜[15]
  • Member of: Kaguyahime[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Genre: traditional folk music[18], folk music[19]
  • Record label: Nippon Crown[20]
  • Family name: Minami[21]
  • Official website: https://www.kosetsu.com/[22]
  • Topic's main category: Q9586395[23]
  • Instrument: harmonica[24], guitar[25], voice[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[27]
  • Birth name: 南 高節[28]
  • Name in native language: 南 こうせつ[29]
  • Name in kana: みなみ こうせつ[30]
  • Blood type: AB[31]
  • Start of work period: 1970[32]
  • Height: 163[33]
  • P14750: 08B6-0C42-22E2-C9E5-5F1A[34]

FAQs

Where was Kōsetsu Minami born?

Kōsetsu Minami was born in Oita[2].

What did Kōsetsu Minami do for work?

Kōsetsu Minami worked as a singer-songwriter[3], lyricist[4], composer[5], singer[6], and actor[7].

Where did Kōsetsu Minami go to school?

Kōsetsu Minami was educated at Ōita Maizuru High School[12].

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