Presented by Small World Music and TO Live Experience a thrilling fusion of Sufi poetry, Indian classical dance, and sweeping orchestral sound that’s redefining Sufi music for a new generation. Written and directed by critically acclaimed composer Rushil Ranjan, the Orchestral Qawwali Project features the soaring vocals of Abi Sampa in an effortless combination with […]
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Presented in partnership with Chai & Jam Join us for three nights of improvisation and cross-cultural connections. Chai & Jam is an innovative live concert series that brings together Indian Classical and Jazz musicians in a spontaneous “blind date” format where artists meet for the first time on stage without any rehearsals. This […]
Presented by the Aga Khan Museum In partnership with Frames Per Second In an unbroken chain spanning over 800 years, a form of music has inspired, entranced, and enlightened people. Songs of the Sufi takes viewers on a musical and artistic journey that catalogues traditional qawwali, the mystical music tradition of the Indian […]
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Presented by Small World Music and the Aga Khan Museum Produced by Justin Gray Music has the power to transcend boundaries and foster dialogue in ways that words sometimes cannot. It brings together people from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, unifying them through shared expression. As a universal translator, music communicates the richness of […]
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Presented by Small World Music From our Incubator Program to Centre Stage! Join us for the grand finale of the Incubator Showcase series of 2024 and Small World’s Halloween party! This double-bill features Emad Saedi and Aaleem Mohammed, bringing fresh sounds and new artistic perspectives to grace the city’s music scene. Get ready for a […]
Presented by Small World Music In partnership with Raag Mala Toronto, Toronto Indo Jazz Festival ISHQ Festival calls the audience to join in an intimate discussion with renowned vocalist Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya, moderated by musician and educator Andrew Kay. Shantanu Bhattacharyya will be joined by multi-instrumentalist and scholar Jonathan Kay, who spent over a decade in […]
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Presented by Small World Music In partnership with Sufi Poets Series What was said to the rose that made it open was said to me here in my chest. – Mawlana Rumi As part of ISHQ Festival’s exploration into language and culture, the Sufi Poet Series summons you to an evening of poetry, storytelling and […]
Presented by Small World Music Join us for a special evening rooted in the rich tradition of Iranian classical music. Drawing from the Radif, the foundational repertoire of Persian music, the performance follows the traditional Saz o Avaz form – initiating a dialogue between instrumental improvisation and vocal expression. Audiences will experience a seamless blend […]
Presented by Small World Music In partnership with and Lula Music and Arts Centre Join us for an evening of jazz exploration, into a world with no musical boundaries. House of Waters is a trio that incorporates elements of West-African, jazz, psychedelic, indie rock, classical and world music into their astonishingly unique […]
Presented by Small World Music This rare and intimate gathering offers a window into the inner world of Alim Qasimov, one of the most revered vocalists of our time and a living master of mugham—Azerbaijan’s centuries-old tradition of improvised, emotionally rich vocal music. Qasimov reflects on what happens when singing becomes prayer, when sound becomes […]
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