Osamu Minagawa and Reiko Okiayu's Children's Song Pop Revolution
This groundbreaking single brought a breath of fresh air to the world of Japanese children's songs, overturning the very notion of music for children.
"Kuro Neko no Tango" is a children's song, but with a sophisticated arrangement that adults can enjoy as well, making it a monumental work that greatly expanded the possibilities of children's music. Osamu Minagawa's charming voice and Reiko Okiayu's elegant vocals are an exquisite match. Along with "Nikki Nyakki," this is an important work that presented a new form of children's song, and holds special significance in the history of Japanese music education.
