Upcoming Asian Music / Tibetan Ticket Takeaway!

Next week in addition to the promise of April, brings the launch of our 13th Annual Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank. The opening event is the Toronto debut of an amazing band from China. As mentioned previously, Ajinai brings the music of Mongolia into the modern age. It’s going to be a great launch into Easter weekend at the Small World Centre. To whet your appetite, there’s a great interview with the band here.Looking toward May and warmer weather, the Series has lots in store. On the 2nd, it’s a CD release concert of Tibetan music at the Small World Centre. Dorjee Tsering has devoted his life to learning the ancient ways of Tibetan music and dance and sharing these traditions with as many people as he can. We’re lucky to have a number of talented musicians amongst the local Tibetan diaspora and are looking forward to this. You can join us FREE if you’re quick on the draw – the first response to ali@smallworldmusic.com gets in!The following night at Lula Lounge, it’s an Indo-meets-electronica vibe. As kLoX, Gurpreet Chana ‘The Tabla Guy’ and Mason Bach bring together tabla and electronically processed violin with an aim  to explore dance floor oriented electronic music. The bill also features the ambient electronic sounds of Snowday and grooves courtesy of DJ medicineman. Check out this freshly posted video from a performance at Koerner Hall. Check out the video below!

Then on May 8th at the beautiful Aga Khan Museum, it’s a journey on the Silk Road with ‘Footsteps of Babur’ – bringing together remarkable musicians from Afghanistan, India, and Tajikistan, this performance celebrates the exuberant vitality of the Mughal court, featuring Afghan rubab master Homayun Sakhi.

Meanwhile, next week at the Small World Centre, an evening of African music features singer / songwriter Trinity Mpho. Since coming to Toronto from Botswana three years ago, Trinity has developed a repertoire of Afrojazz with lyrics sung in his Sebirwa mother tongue.

                                         
Executive Director