Kiiola

Weekend recap! Always a joy to perform with Donné’s band @donne_roberts and such talented musicians! @isaxinjah @pacoluviano @gravedrummer Thank you so much for having us, Drom @dromtaberna ! Loved seeing the crowd! It was World Hello Day on November 21, and under my name Kiiola, I wanted to send a big hello because kia ora means “hello” in the Māori language of New Zealand! 🇳🇿 And what a surprise, the DJ that night was from NZ, and we greeted each other with “Kia ora”! 👋🏼🤩✨ So cool!! 先週末の深夜ライブ！🎶いつも楽しいマダガスカルのドネバンドで、カナダ、メキシコのミュージシャンたちとギグでした✨ 11月21日は世界ハローデー！世界にハローと平和の輪を広げましょうということで、きおら（ニュージーランドのマオリ語でハローの意）としてハロー活動をしました😆しかもハローデーは私の誕生日で、これぞ運命！ そしたらなんとこの日のDJが、ニュージー出身の方！🤩初めてリアルで「Kia ora」を言い合ってあいさつという、自分にとってかなり素敵な夜になりました🥹✨ これからもハロー活動するぞ！👋🏼😆 毎度素晴らしいミュージシャンたちが集まるDrom、最高です。ありがとう！🙏🏼✨💕 #torontomusicians #torontomusicscene #torontolivemusic #トロント生活 #kiaora

Hello, friends!👋🏼 This is Kiiola. I’d like to invite you to celebrate World Hello Day today, November 21. What we can do is just say hello to ten people, even if you don’t know them, and spread your love! 🌎💕 Why am I doing this? Because my name is Kiiola (Kia ora), which means “hello” in the Māori language of New Zealand! And it’s also my birthday today!😀 So let’s spread peace & good vibes to celebrate World Hello Day today!🥰 Hello, bonjour, konnichiwa, hola, Kia Ora! みなさんこんにちは、Kiiolaです 👋🏼 今日11月21日は、世界ハローデー！世界にあいさつの輪を広げて平和な世の中にしよう、という記念日です 🌎💕 何をするかというと、10人に挨拶してコミュニケーションをとるだけ🎵 なぜこれをわたしが推奨しているかというと、わたしの名前「きおら」はニュージーランドのマオリ語で「こんにちは」という意味だから。そして、11月21日はわたしの誕生日だから！😀 是非、みなさんも周りの人たち10人（もしくはそれ以上）に挨拶して、ハッピーな1日を過ごしてね！🥰 こんにちは、hello, bonjour, hola, きおら！ #worldhelloday #birthday #kiaora #nov21 #世界ハローデー

Had such a great time at Jessica’s monthly songwriter series JS Presents, episode 64! Tonight’s guest was Donné, and I joined him for his set! I loved Jessica’s beautiful songwriting and performances, it was so inspiring! Huge thanks to Jessica for having us, and to everyone who came out to support! It’s always great to perform at this cozy and homey venue, Tranzac! @tranzac292 Jessica Stuart /JESSA @jessicastuartmusic (vocals, acoustic guitar) Donné Roberts @donne_roberts (vocals, acoustic guitar) Kiiola @helloimkiiola (backing vocals, piano) #torontomusicians #singersongwriters #originalsongs #torontomusicscene #トロント生活

A short clip from yesterday at the Tranzac! @tranzac292 Thank you Howard @howard_gladstone for having us a the guest Donné Roberts Trio @donne_roberts in the concert series🙏🏼✨ This is my original tune about my demolished house in Japan, called ‘Under the Invisible Bridge.’ Thank you for the beautiful accompaniment, Donné and Isax! Guitar & Vo: Donné Roberts @donne_roberts Flute: Isax @isaxinjah ‘Under the Invisible Bridge’ written and performed by Kiiola @helloimkiiola #torontomusicians #torontomusicscene #japanesesinger #torontolivemusic #オリジナル曲 #originalsong #トロント生活

Thank you so much for coming out to our concert, and big thanks to The Local @thelocaltoronto for having us! Aaaaand…. Let’s go Blue Jays!! Excited for the final game tonight!! 1. Let’s go Blue Jays!!🐦⚾️ 2. ‘Outsider’ by Kiiola 3. ‘Andriamanitra Rainay’ by Donné Robbers 4. ‘Under The Invisible Bridge’ by Kiiola 5. Blue Jays balloons 🎈 6. Tonight is the night!!! 💙💙💙 7. Thank you for the contributions!🙏🏼✨ 8. Delicious fish & chips! 🍽️😋 Donné Roberts @donne_roberts (gtr & vo) Kiiola @helloimkiiola (keys & vo) #torontomusicvenue #supportlocalbusiness #torontolife #torontomusicscene #torontomusicians #japanesesinger #カナダ生活 #torontobluejays

More videos and pictures from the Folk Canada @folk_canada Conference last weekend 🎶✨ It was such sleepless days filled with excitement and amazing moments! Thank you for having us!! 1. Spotlight Showcase presented by Small World Music @smallworldnotes 2. Canadian World Music Private Showcase presented by Donné Roberts @donne_roberts 3. With lovely Satellite Birdhouse @satellitebirdhouse 4. Gig at The Rainbow Bistro 5. CKCU Canadian Spaces broadcasting live @ckcu931 #folkcanada #musicconference #canadianmusicians #ottawa

Many thanks to Donné @donne_roberts for hosting this special private showcase, Asian Female Singer-Songwriters Circle at Folk Canada @folk_canada ! We had these amazing female artists, Chinyi C @chinyicmusic and Joelle Rose @joelle_rose_music , share their beautiful pieces with us! Also, thank you for joining us, Ken @kenyoshioka99 and Justin @justin.mcq ! #torontomusicians #folkmusicontario #folkcanada #musicconference

We're thrilled to present the Canadian World Music Private Showcases tonight at the Folk Music Ontario Conference @folk_canada , presented by Donné Roberts @donne_roberts ! I will be performing this talented singer-songwriter from Singapore, Chinyi C @chinyicmusic at 12:20 AM. We’re showcasing our storytelling songs as Asian female artists. Folk Music Ontario Conference Private Showcase Sat, Oct 18 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM Canadian World Music (Room 422) Presented by Donné Roberts @donne_roberts 11:00 PM David Woodhead @davidcharleswoodhead 11:30 PM Donné Roberts (Madagascar) @donne_roberts 12:20 AM Kiiola @helloimkiiola (Japan), Chinyi C @chinyicmusic (Singapore) 1:20 AM Showcasing diverse songwriting styles #FMO2025 #WorldMusic #canadianmusic #asianfemalesingers #singersongwriter #folksongs #folkmusicontario

So excited to be participating in the Folk Music Ontario Conference @folk_canada this weekend! I’ll be performing with Donné Roberts Band @donne_roberts and also having a private showcase with talented singer songwriter Chinyi C. @chinyicmusic Thu, Oct 16 6:30 PM Donné Roberts Official Showcase Ballroom A Fri, Oct 17 8:30 PM Donné Roberts The Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St. Ottawa Fri/Sat, Oct 17/18 0:15 AM Donné Roberts Spotlight Showcase Capitale Stage Presented by: Small World Music @smallworldnotes Sat/Sun, Oct 18/19 0:20 AM Private Showcase Room #422 with Chinyi C @chinyicmusic Canadian World Music @davidcharleswoodhead @gravedrummer @justin.mcq #folkcanada #torontomusicians #singersongwriter #japanesesinger #musicconference #fmo #ottawa