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was released in 1965. He continued to release albums, and to engage in performance tours for many years. The end of the
American occupation of Okinawa in 1972 brought a surge in the popularity of Okinawan music throughout Japan, and marked a highlight in Kadekaru's career.
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in the spring of 1949, and to his hometown after a nine-year absence; his father died earlier that year. Kadekaru worked for a time driving a horsecart, and later overseeing the kitchens at a
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Kadekaru was born in Goeku
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Over the course of his career, Kadekaru appeared as a regular on a number of radio and TV programs, as well as appearing in several films, frequently working with director
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Growing up, Kadekaru quit school at times in order to help his family with the farming; he held a number of part-time jobs, and performed, singing and playing
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Army. He served as a member of standby reserves for two years, and then applied to work overseas while remaining in the
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