Name: 桜庭歩の沖縄民謡酒場ミニライブOKINAWA MINYO SAKABA by Ayumi Sakuraba
Start: 2026-02-06T20:00:00+07:00
Location: Okinawa Restaurant Kinjo

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桜庭歩の沖縄民謡酒場ミニライブ OKINAWA MINYO SAKABA by Ayumi Sakuraba
Date : Feb 6th (Friday) & Feb 8th (Sunday)
Time : 20:00 to 21:30
Chage : 300baht (Reservation Needed)
Venue : Wattâya Awamori & Okinawa Cuisine Sukhumvit soi 69, (Next building to Okinawa Restaurant Kinjo)
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Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/zDRe1Ti7y8wPMKPU7
Parking (40baht per hour) : https://maps.app.goo.gl/9bSbhNFtJHF1TChM8
Reservation Line or Mobile
0890471456 or shoheibkk
「沖縄民謡酒場」とは？
郷土の民謡・・・というと、地方の伝統芸能、古謡（古くから伝わる歌）というイメージを持つ人もいるだろうが、沖縄の場合、もっともっと地元の生活に密着している。古くから愛されている民謡もあれば、今年生まれた新曲もある。沖縄では、民謡はいまなお生まれ続けていて、１年間に登場した新曲の数々を関係者が審査し、「新唄（みーうた）大賞」という名誉ある賞を授与するという伝統も続いている。旧盆や旧正月ともなれば、地元のテレビ局がこぞって、県内の民謡歌手を一堂に集め、「民謡紅白歌合戦」などの特番を組む。それほど、沖縄の人たちと民謡の結びつきは強いのである。
民謡酒場は、テレビに出るような有名な民謡歌手の歌が間近で聞ける。それだけでなく、店によっては生演奏をバックに客が自ら歌うこともできる。地元民謡ファンにはたまらないパラダイスなのだ。
以上「旅するキーワード沖縄」2008年出版
著者：下川裕治より抜粋
What is an "Okinawa Minyo Sakaba (Folk song bar)"? When you think of local folk songs, some might imagine traditional regional performing arts or old songs that have been passed down for generations, but in Okinawa, they are much more closely integrated into local life. Some folk songs have been loved for a long time, while others are new songs that were created this year. Folk songs are still being created in Okinawa, and there is an ongoing tradition of people involved judging the many new songs that have appeared over the past year and awarding them the prestigious "Miiuta Grand Prize."
During Obon and Lunar New Year, local television stations gather together folk singers from all over the prefecture to air special programs such as the "Folk Song Red and White Song Battle." That's how strong the connection between Okinawans and folk music is.
Folk song bars allow you to hear famous folk singers perform up close, even those who appear on television. Not only that, but some establishments even allow customers to sing along with live music. It's a paradise for local folk music fans.
The above is an excerpt from "Traveling Keywords: Okinawa," published in 2008.
Author: Yuji Shimokawa
Artist
Ayumi Sakuraba
Okinawan Folk Singer/Sanshin Performer
Profile
Born in Yokohama and now based in Okinawa, Ayumi Sakuraba is a singer and sanshin performer who shares the heart of Okinawan minyo—the traditional folk music of the Ryukyu Islands. Her journey began during a trip to Okinawa, where she was moved by the distinctive melodies and the soulful resonance of the sanshin. This encounter led her to begin studying Okinawan music in 2011 and ultimately relocate to Okinawa in 2016 to deepen her connection with the culture and language.
Ayumi performs in the traditional style of singing accompanied by the sanshin. Though petite, she is known for her powerful yet sensitive voice—clear, graceful, and emotionally
expressive. She often gravitates toward songs inspired by nature, lullabies, and traditional teaching songs, delivering each piece with shifting colors of tenderness, sorrow, and
strength.
Ayumi is also active in cross-cultural collaborations, performing with artists from overseas as well as Indigenous musicians from Ainu communities and Taiwan’s Indigenous groups. In recent years, she has expanded into songwriting, creating works that blend the traditional Okinawan style with her own poetic sensibility.
Her music carries the spirit and stories handed down by the people of Okinawa, connecting past and present through sound.
Achievements & Performances
• 2017 – First Prize, Futami Jowa Competition
• 2018 – Excellence Award, Tsukimi Competition
• 2021 – Cast member, stage production VOICES OF KYOTO
• 2022 – Performer, HOT Islands Music Festival (Taiwan)
• 2023 – Performer, HOT Islands Music Festival (Okinawa)
• 2024 & 2025 – Performer, Yokohama Motomachi Food Fair
• 2025 – Appears in the documentary film Joyul (unreleased)
Music Releases
• 2024 – Honen no Komori-Uta (Lullaby of Abundance)
• 2025 – Okiname
Current Activities
Ayumi performs weekly at local Okinawan folk music venues, connecting with residents and visitors alike. She also hosts a weekly radio program where she shares stories of Okinawan
life and music. Her work includes performances at resort hotels, cultural events, concerts, and international festivals.
Performance Style
A traditional vocal-and-sanshin style rooted in Okinawan heritage. Her performances range
from quiet, heart-touching ballads to lively rhythmical songs that invite audience participation—sometimes accompanied only by handclaps, in the oldest folk tradition.
( Links)
Website: https://www.ninufaokinawa.com
Music: https://ayumisakuraba.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayumi_utasanshin