ten ten is an evolving art experiment with its roots in the Japanese folk tradition. Rather than seeking to preserve folk traditions as immutable, historical relics, Aki Takahashi interprets them through her own experience, ensuring that they retain that spark of vitality which they had when first created.

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.

ten ten thanks to:
Kiyoshi Nagata and Stephen Seto for technical assistance