Kiiola

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Kiiola (pronounced Ki-o-la) was born and raised in Akita, Japan. Her music beautifully blends elements of folk, pop, jazz, and funk, infused with influences from traditional Japanese music. Kiiola’s voice resonates with freedom and harmony, creating a sound that is both unique and uplifting.

Kiiola(きおら)

自由な歌で世界をつなぐシンガーソングライター。2005年2月単身カナダへ渡り、現在はトロント在住。世界各国のミュージシャン達とのコラボレーションを通じ、人と人を結ぶボーダーレスな音楽を届ける。

About Kiiola

Upcoming

Jul 25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Amazing Space., 西新橋 1-13-4 T・SビルB1
東京都, 港区 105-0003 Japan
Jul 27
7:00 PM
Give me little more., 中央3-11-7
松本市, 長野県 390-0811 Japan
Aug 05
All day
函館元町公園, 市元町12-18
函館市, 北海道 040-0054 Japan
Aug 14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jazz & Live The Cat Walk, 大町3丁目4-11 ハイクリエイトNKビルB1
秋田市, 秋田県 010-0921 Japan
Sep 07
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
タカセミュージックラボ, 大町1-2-7 サン・パティオ大町B棟 2・3F
秋田市, 秋田県 010-0921 Japan
  • Hi friends! We’re performing at BD Beats on Friday, July 4th, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Curblane Parkette (337 Danforth Ave), presented by the Broadview Danforth BIA @broadviewdanforthbia ! 🎶

Bring your friends, grab a bite, and enjoy the summer vibes right in the heart of Danforth Avenue!☀️
Looking forward to see you there! 🥰

Kiiola @helloimkiiola 
The Wild Ones:
Donné Roberts @donne_roberts 
Ken Yoshioka @kenyoshioka99 

#torontomusicscene #bdbeats #danforth #torontomusicians #torontostreetfestival #japanesemusicians #madagascar #トロント #トロントフェスティバル
  • Thank you to the TO Live Making Space Program @tolivegram for giving me the opportunity to use the rehearsal space at the Meridian Arts Centre @meridianartscentre ! ✨🙏🏼✨🎶

It was wonderful to rehearse in such a spacious and inspiring environment.

Special thanks to Naomi for your kind support and coordination! You’re the best!🩷✨

#rehearsalstudio #meridianartscentre #tolive #makingspaceprogram #torontomusicvenue #japanesemusician #トロント生活 #リハーサルスタジオ
  • Visited Sandy Hawley Park!
We met legendary jockey Sandy Hawley and his wife Kaoru Tsuchiya at Woodbine Racetrack when I had the opportunity to sing the Japanese National Anthem. They are two of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met! 🤩
I’m so happy we finally got to visit this special place! Huge respect to both of them! ✨🏇✨

ずっと行きたいと思っていたサンディー・ホーリー公園へ行ってきました!
トロントのウッドバイン競馬場で日本国家を歌った時、伝説的ジョッキーのサンディーさんと奥様の土屋薫さんにお会いし、とても良くしていただきました。
そのサンディーさんの名前がつけられたこの公園。お二人の素晴らしい功績に、あらためて心から感銘を受けます✨🥹✨

#sandyhawleypark #sandyhawley #kaorutsuchiya #jockey #horserace #oshawa #respect
  • 4 gigs in a row last weekend!☀️🎶
Big thanks to BD Beats @greektown_danforthbia , Coffee and All That Jazz @coffeenjazz72 , The Local @thelocaltoronto , and Summer Music in the Park @blooryorkville for having us!🥰✨

Thank you for stopping by and listening to our music!🙏🏼🩷

I need to take a little rest..😴

Thanks for the video @chee_ee_ee !

@donne_roberts 
@dina.rama.art 
@isaxinjah 
@pacoluviano 
@gravedrummer 
@justin.mcq 

#torontomusicians #torontomusicscene #torontolivemusic #トロント生活
  • Here comes our second gig for today at @thelocaltoronto ! Looking forward to seeing you there!😘

@donne_roberts guitar & vocal
@helloimkiiola keyboard & vocal
@isaxinjah sax 
@gravedrummer percussions 

#torontomusicscene #torontomusicians 
#Repost @thelocaltoronto with @use.repost
・・・
Today: Donné Roberts & Kiiola!

2pm - 5pm
PWYC
  • Hi all! Baobab Cherry @baobab_cherry is performing at Coffee and All That Jazz @coffeenjazz72 from 11 am to 1 pm today, Saturday, June 14.
Come enjoy live music and lunch with us!🎶🥰☕️

Kiiola’s handmade soy candles are available too, try her original essential oil blends!🕯️🌿

Guitar & vocal @donne_roberts 
Keyboard & vocal @helloimkiiola 

#torontomudicscene 
#torontomusicians #torontomusicvenue #torontocafe
  • Tomorrow at BD BEATS! So looking forward to it🎶✨

#Repost @broadviewdanforthbia with @use.repost
・・・
We’re back for our 2nd week of a summer filled with weekly entertainment - join us this week with known local talents like @oridaganjazz , @jesserwhiteley & friends, @timbovaconti band , @donne_roberts & @helloimkiiola , as well as @carlbray Trio !

Visit us online for the full schedule: broadviewdanforth.ca

We look forward to having you on the Danforth. Stick around, grab a meal nearby, or grab some ice cream and enjoy a stroll while you visit our different stages Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Thank you to our sponsors @quality_optical , Carrot Common and @choicereit , including our supporters @noonansirishpub & @epochal_imp  for helping to make this event possible.

| What is BD BEATS? Born from the City’s initiative to help draw traffic to outdoor spaces during lockdowns, this pilot program initiated through our local Councillor Paula Fletcher, has remained an ongoing program for BDBIA in effort to help keep community engaged and help the economic development of our neighbourhood. This is an Annual summer series where we bring live music to the main street to support our local businesses and keep visitors engaged| 

#broadviewdanforth #BDBeats #BDBEATSTO #torontodanforth #onthedanforth #danforthliving #danforthcommunity #torontoeast #torontoeastenders #torontolivemusic #torontomusicscene
  • We had so much fun performing last weekend at Riverstone Retreat! Wait for the end, it was the cutest thing ever when Larry’s baby joined in on percussion! 👦🥁🩷

I absolutely love this place, surrounded by beautiful nature and amazing people… it truly is a retreat 🥹

Thank you so much for having us 🥰 

Guitar & vocal @donne_roberts 
Shaker & vocal @dina.rama.art 
Percussions @gravedrummer 

#riverstoneretreat 
#torontomusicians #livemusic #lastweekend #retreat #outsidelivemusic
  • Hi all! 🌷✨
Join us for live music with Japanese singer-songwriter Kiiola @helloimkiiola on Saturday, May 10th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Coffee And All That Jazz @coffeenjazz72 !🤗☕️🩷
Enjoy a delicious lunch accompanied by music 🎶

Kiiola also offers her original eco-friendly handmade soy candles!

Kiiola on vo & kbd @helloimkiiola

#torontomusicscene #torontomusicians #torontomusicvenue #torontocafe #japanesemusician #roncesvalles
Hi friends! We’re performing at BD Beats on Friday, July 4th, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Curblane Parkette (337 Danforth Ave), presented by the Broadview Danforth BIA @broadviewdanforthbia ! 🎶

Bring your friends, grab a bite, and enjoy the summer vibes right in the heart of Danforth Avenue!☀️
Looking forward to see you there! 🥰

Kiiola @helloimkiiola 
The Wild Ones:
Donné Roberts @donne_roberts 
Ken Yoshioka @kenyoshioka99 

#torontomusicscene #bdbeats #danforth #torontomusicians #torontostreetfestival #japanesemusicians #madagascar #トロント #トロントフェスティバル
Hi friends! We’re performing at BD Beats on Friday, July 4th, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Curblane Parkette (337 Danforth Ave), presented by the Broadview Danforth BIA @broadviewdanforthbia ! 🎶

Bring your friends, grab a bite, and enjoy the summer vibes right in the heart of Danforth Avenue!☀️
Looking forward to see you there! 🥰

Kiiola @helloimkiiola 
The Wild Ones:
Donné Roberts @donne_roberts 
Ken Yoshioka @kenyoshioka99 

#torontomusicscene #bdbeats #danforth #torontomusicians #torontostreetfestival #japanesemusicians #madagascar #トロント #トロントフェスティバル
Hi friends! We’re performing at BD Beats on Friday, July 4th, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Curblane Parkette (337 Danforth Ave), presented by the Broadview Danforth BIA @broadviewdanforthbia ! 🎶 Bring your friends, grab a bite, and enjoy the summer vibes right in the heart of Danforth Avenue!☀️ Looking forward to see you there! 🥰 Kiiola @helloimkiiola The Wild Ones: Donné Roberts @donne_roberts Ken Yoshioka @kenyoshioka99 #torontomusicscene #bdbeats #danforth #torontomusicians #torontostreetfestival #japanesemusicians #madagascar #トロント #トロントフェスティバル
1 week ago
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Thank you to the TO Live Making Space Program @tolivegram for giving me the opportunity to use the rehearsal space at the Meridian Arts Centre @meridianartscentre ! ✨🙏🏼✨🎶

It was wonderful to rehearse in such a spacious and inspiring environment.

Special thanks to Naomi for your kind support and coordination! You’re the best!🩷✨

#rehearsalstudio #meridianartscentre #tolive #makingspaceprogram #torontomusicvenue #japanesemusician #トロント生活 #リハーサルスタジオ
Thank you to the TO Live Making Space Program @tolivegram for giving me the opportunity to use the rehearsal space at the Meridian Arts Centre @meridianartscentre ! ✨🙏🏼✨🎶

It was wonderful to rehearse in such a spacious and inspiring environment.

Special thanks to Naomi for your kind support and coordination! You’re the best!🩷✨

#rehearsalstudio #meridianartscentre #tolive #makingspaceprogram #torontomusicvenue #japanesemusician #トロント生活 #リハーサルスタジオ
Thank you to the TO Live Making Space Program @tolivegram for giving me the opportunity to use the rehearsal space at the Meridian Arts Centre @meridianartscentre ! ✨🙏🏼✨🎶 It was wonderful to rehearse in such a spacious and inspiring environment. Special thanks to Naomi for your kind support and coordination! You’re the best!🩷✨ #rehearsalstudio #meridianartscentre #tolive #makingspaceprogram #torontomusicvenue #japanesemusician #トロント生活 #リハーサルスタジオ
2 weeks ago
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2/9
Visited Sandy Hawley Park! We met legendary jockey Sandy Hawley and his wife Kaoru Tsuchiya at Woodbine Racetrack when I had the opportunity to sing the Japanese National Anthem. They are two of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met! 🤩 I’m so happy we finally got to visit this special place! Huge respect to both of them! ✨🏇✨ ずっと行きたいと思っていたサンディー・ホーリー公園へ行ってきました! トロントのウッドバイン競馬場で日本国家を歌った時、伝説的ジョッキーのサンディーさんと奥様の土屋薫さんにお会いし、とても良くしていただきました。 そのサンディーさんの名前がつけられたこの公園。お二人の素晴らしい功績に、あらためて心から感銘を受けます✨🥹✨ #sandyhawleypark #sandyhawley #kaorutsuchiya #jockey #horserace #oshawa #respect
2 weeks ago
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3/9
4 gigs in a row last weekend!☀️🎶 Big thanks to BD Beats @greektown_danforthbia , Coffee and All That Jazz @coffeenjazz72 , The Local @thelocaltoronto , and Summer Music in the Park @blooryorkville for having us!🥰✨ Thank you for stopping by and listening to our music!🙏🏼🩷 I need to take a little rest..😴 Thanks for the video @chee_ee_ee ! @donne_roberts @dina.rama.art @isaxinjah @pacoluviano @gravedrummer @justin.mcq #torontomusicians #torontomusicscene #torontolivemusic #トロント生活
3 weeks ago
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4/9
Here comes our second gig for today at @thelocaltoronto ! Looking forward to seeing you there!😘

@donne_roberts guitar & vocal
@helloimkiiola keyboard & vocal
@isaxinjah sax 
@gravedrummer percussions 

#torontomusicscene #torontomusicians 
#Repost @thelocaltoronto with @use.repost
・・・
Today: Donné Roberts & Kiiola!

2pm - 5pm
PWYC
Here comes our second gig for today at @thelocaltoronto ! Looking forward to seeing you there!😘 @donne_roberts guitar & vocal @helloimkiiola keyboard & vocal @isaxinjah sax @gravedrummer percussions #torontomusicscene #torontomusicians #Repost @thelocaltoronto with @use.repost ・・・ Today: Donné Roberts & Kiiola! 2pm - 5pm PWYC
3 weeks ago
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5/9
Hi all! Baobab Cherry @baobab_cherry is performing at Coffee and All That Jazz @coffeenjazz72 from 11 am to 1 pm today, Saturday, June 14.
Come enjoy live music and lunch with us!🎶🥰☕️

Kiiola’s handmade soy candles are available too, try her original essential oil blends!🕯️🌿

Guitar & vocal @donne_roberts 
Keyboard & vocal @helloimkiiola 

#torontomudicscene 
#torontomusicians #torontomusicvenue #torontocafe
Hi all! Baobab Cherry @baobab_cherry is performing at Coffee and All That Jazz @coffeenjazz72 from 11 am to 1 pm today, Saturday, June 14. Come enjoy live music and lunch with us!🎶🥰☕️ Kiiola’s handmade soy candles are available too, try her original essential oil blends!🕯️🌿 Guitar & vocal @donne_roberts Keyboard & vocal @helloimkiiola #torontomudicscene #torontomusicians #torontomusicvenue #torontocafe
3 weeks ago
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6/9
Tomorrow at BD BEATS! So looking forward to it🎶✨

#Repost @broadviewdanforthbia with @use.repost
・・・
We’re back for our 2nd week of a summer filled with weekly entertainment - join us this week with known local talents like @oridaganjazz , @jesserwhiteley & friends, @timbovaconti band , @donne_roberts & @helloimkiiola , as well as @carlbray Trio !

Visit us online for the full schedule: broadviewdanforth.ca

We look forward to having you on the Danforth. Stick around, grab a meal nearby, or grab some ice cream and enjoy a stroll while you visit our different stages Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Thank you to our sponsors @quality_optical , Carrot Common and @choicereit , including our supporters @noonansirishpub & @epochal_imp  for helping to make this event possible.

| What is BD BEATS? Born from the City’s initiative to help draw traffic to outdoor spaces during lockdowns, this pilot program initiated through our local Councillor Paula Fletcher, has remained an ongoing program for BDBIA in effort to help keep community engaged and help the economic development of our neighbourhood. This is an Annual summer series where we bring live music to the main street to support our local businesses and keep visitors engaged| 

#broadviewdanforth #BDBeats #BDBEATSTO #torontodanforth #onthedanforth #danforthliving #danforthcommunity #torontoeast #torontoeastenders #torontolivemusic #torontomusicscene
Tomorrow at BD BEATS! So looking forward to it🎶✨ #Repost @broadviewdanforthbia with @use.repost ・・・ We’re back for our 2nd week of a summer filled with weekly entertainment - join us this week with known local talents like @oridaganjazz , @jesserwhiteley & friends, @timbovaconti band , @donne_roberts & @helloimkiiola , as well as @carlbray Trio ! Visit us online for the full schedule: broadviewdanforth.ca We look forward to having you on the Danforth. Stick around, grab a meal nearby, or grab some ice cream and enjoy a stroll while you visit our different stages Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Thank you to our sponsors @quality_optical , Carrot Common and @choicereit , including our supporters @noonansirishpub & @epochal_imp for helping to make this event possible. | What is BD BEATS? Born from the City’s initiative to help draw traffic to outdoor spaces during lockdowns, this pilot program initiated through our local Councillor Paula Fletcher, has remained an ongoing program for BDBIA in effort to help keep community engaged and help the economic development of our neighbourhood. This is an Annual summer series where we bring live music to the main street to support our local businesses and keep visitors engaged| #broadviewdanforth #BDBeats #BDBEATSTO #torontodanforth #onthedanforth #danforthliving #danforthcommunity #torontoeast #torontoeastenders #torontolivemusic #torontomusicscene
3 weeks ago
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7/9
We had so much fun performing last weekend at Riverstone Retreat! Wait for the end, it was the cutest thing ever when Larry’s baby joined in on percussion! 👦🥁🩷 I absolutely love this place, surrounded by beautiful nature and amazing people… it truly is a retreat 🥹 Thank you so much for having us 🥰 Guitar & vocal @donne_roberts Shaker & vocal @dina.rama.art Percussions @gravedrummer #riverstoneretreat #torontomusicians #livemusic #lastweekend #retreat #outsidelivemusic
4 weeks ago
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Hi all! 🌷✨
Join us for live music with Japanese singer-songwriter Kiiola @helloimkiiola on Saturday, May 10th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Coffee And All That Jazz @coffeenjazz72 !🤗☕️🩷
Enjoy a delicious lunch accompanied by music 🎶

Kiiola also offers her original eco-friendly handmade soy candles!

Kiiola on vo & kbd @helloimkiiola

#torontomusicscene #torontomusicians #torontomusicvenue #torontocafe #japanesemusician #roncesvalles
Hi all! 🌷✨ Join us for live music with Japanese singer-songwriter Kiiola @helloimkiiola on Saturday, May 10th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Coffee And All That Jazz @coffeenjazz72 !🤗☕️🩷 Enjoy a delicious lunch accompanied by music 🎶 Kiiola also offers her original eco-friendly handmade soy candles! Kiiola on vo & kbd @helloimkiiola #torontomusicscene #torontomusicians #torontomusicvenue #torontocafe #japanesemusician #roncesvalles
2 months ago
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