Japanese singer-songwriter and actress. 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 (遺言歌). Released her own first single on [l24193] in 1972. Moved to [l61808] in 1982 before leaving show-business to get married. Returned again to music in 1999 as part of the Lily & Yoji duo.