Upcoming Sounds & Musical Discoveries

Next week, we’re looking forward to hosting two nights with Mohsen Namjoo. This provocative ex-pat Iranian artist has won fans globally with his unique style and mix of influences from modern and ancient sources. On Thursday, Mohsen will join us at the Small World Centre for an evening of stories and music ‘up close and personal’. The following evening he and his band are in concert at the Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre for what should be another amazing performance.February’s looking strong with a mix of music and film. On Friday the 6th we have an exciting addition to announce for our inaugural film screening. The Stirring of a Thousand Bells, an impressionistic tour of Java, will be augmented by a live performance of Sundanese kacapi / suling. More details to come.That same weekend on Sunday the 8th, Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate perform at Lula Lounge. We’re really primed for this evening of African grooves mixing with hip hop and funk. South Africa takes the stage at the end of the month as two of that country’s most beloved artists, Vusi Mahlasela & Hugh Masekela perform at Koerner Hall. Should be a great night.

A recent discovery worth sharing – Lala Njava is a superb singer from Madagascar, whose recent (well, 2013 anyway) release ‘Malagasy Blues Song’ has made an impression. It came across my radar courtesy of the good taste of Montreal-based Stingray (formerly Galaxie) Music. A great combination of roots, kick-ass groove and her killer voice. Let’s see if we can get her here at some point!
                                         
Executive Director