One of the great voices of Portuguese music, Camané performs for us next Friday. Interestingly, although considered one of the finest practitioners of fado in recent decades, he has generated some consternation amongst purists, who feel that what he’s doing isn’t conservative or ‘pure’ fado. Modernists, on the other hand, think he’s extraordinarily innovative. Both are unanimous in that he is a great singer. And, really, with a voice like his, he could, as the old cliche goes, sing the phonebook and transfix a crowd. (Rest assured though, the phonebook won’t be on the set list at the WInter Garden).It’s one month until the launch of the 13th Annual Asian Music Series and we’re delighted to welcome back our major sponsor TD Bank, whose support over the past number of years has proven invaluable. It’s an exciting two-month lineup crossing into a variety of genres and cultures, represented by some the finest international and local performers. It all begins April 2nd with Ajinai, a remarkable band from Mongolia. Brining ancient traditions into the 21st Century, they effectively combine instruments and techniques familiar to fans of Huun Huur Tu with guitars and electronics to create something really special. We have one pair of FREE tickets for this superb show. The first response to ali@smallworldmusic.com that correctly names the city where the band was formed wins! Check out the video below to get a taste of their music!Speaking of amazing voices and Tuvan friends, there’s a rare and unique event this weekend at the Aga Khan Museum featuring a member of Huun Huur Tu along with one of Canada’s most exciting musicians. The vocal fireworks will fly, as two master throat singers explore the similarities between their traditions. Radik Tyulyush, who performed at the Small World Centre recently, shares the evening with Inuit throat singer and Polaris prizewinner Tanya Tagaq who will present her live accompaniment for a screening of the controversial 1922 silent film Nanook of the North.Finally, next Tuesday a panel discussion called ‘the Power of Music for Peace’ takes place at the Centre for Social Innovation. Participants representing the Ashkenaz Festival the Music Gallery and Small World and the evening features a performance by multicultural / multi faith group Diwan Saz.
Executive Director
Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits w. Special Guest Kinob
Saturday April 18th, Koerner Hall
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