Soran Bushi || LNYF 2023

Sōran Bushi is a traditional folk song (min’yō) that was used to reenergize Hokkaidō fishermen. The “dokkoisho” and “sōran” vocal calls are used to keep time and coordinate movements. Today, it lives on as a popular, cultural dance performed by people of all ages that brings participants to appreciate hard work and community. As Itō (the singer of today’s music) says, “One of the points of min’yō is the call and response vocals. That can help make you feel at one with the people you’re with.” So grab your fishing nets, roll up your sleeves, and chant along with us! DOKKOISHO, DOKKOISHO! SŌRAN, SŌRAN!