Katsuko Kanai

Katsuko Kanai
金井 克子
Born (1945-06-17) 17 June 1945
Tianjin, China
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • actress
Awards
Musical career
GenresJ-pop
Labels

Katsuko Kanai (Japanese: 金井 克子, Hepburn: Kanai Katsuko; born 17 June 1945) is a Japanese singer, dancer, and actress. Born in occupied China, she worked in ballet during her youth and was a regular cast member on Uta no Grand Show  and a member of Les Girls. She released dozens of singles as a singer, including the popular "Tanin no Kankei" (1973). Her accolades include a 1966 Galaxy Award and a 2019 Japan Record Awards Achievement Award.