ten ten is an evolving art experiment with its roots in the Japanese folk tradition
 
in the Japanese alphabet, “ten ten” refers to two dots used to change the sound of a syllable. in the same spirit, ten ten strives to create its own unique voice for Japanese folk music breathing new life into this traditional art form

Upcoming

It’s the first day of Fall.
I’m excited to let you know that the YOI YOI party is just around the corner.

Come celebrate the season of abundance with an evening of YOI YOI community fellowship, seasonal MIN’YO folk songs, and autumn BON dance.

Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Nagata Shachu Taiko Studio; 112 Hymus Rd. (https://share.google/Nw0gy7nZp2r5K0EMb )

Attire: Happy casual / Autumn festive
A suggested donation of $20 per person helps support us.

No need for any experience. Please bring friends and/or family. We look forward to celebrating the season with you.

秋分の日、落ち葉のにおいにじんじんするてんてんです。

カナダはすっかりしっかり秋の気候。
8月終わり頃からもう既に寒くて半袖では外へでられません。

明るい日中のお日様の下を見つけては、そこを目指しながら歩くという日々。

風に吹かれるのも枯葉を踏むのも、眩しい日差しがあるからこそ心地よいのです。

というわけで、秋のヨイヨイ祭りは今週日曜27日の5時半スタートです。

河内音頭、江州音頭、讃岐盆唄、はるこま、佐渡おけさ。レパートリーもどんどん増えていってますよ。
今回は、北海盆唄。
唄ったり踊ったり、はたまた囃したり!楽しく秋の盆を楽しみましょう。

What's New

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ten ten 5th album; HORI DASHI is out!

“HORI-DASHI” means “a big find” or “valuable acquisition”…

Article of Aki Takahashi in The Bulletin

Aki Takahashi – celebrating 20 years of connecting through music..

Check out our new music videos!

With funding from the Canada Council for the Art’s Digital Now program, ten ten was able to produce three music videos. 

ten ten gratefully acknowledges funding from the following organizations: