March Madness kicks off with a new monthly event – “Globetrotter” takes Small World back to the dance floor with the finest local and international globally-tuned DJs at Round in Kensington Market. We’re excited to announce that the launch party, Saturday March 5th will feature LA-based sonic shape shifter David Starfire alongside resident selector DJ medicineman. DJs without borders – 1st saturday of every month – early bird tix at GlobetrotterTO.com!
The week after, it’s all brass all the time, as the BRASH Festival takes over the Opera House. With the world’s premier Balkan Gypsy brass band, Boban Markovic and his Orkestar, the Lemon Bucket Orkestra and special guests, it’s gonna be a blast!
Meanwhile a busy weekend to take the chill off at the Small World Centre. Celebrate Valentine’s & Family Day weekend with spectacular music from West Africa and Northern Europe (not at the same time!). On Saturday and Sunday immerse yourself in psychedelic roots music from Mauritania with Noura Mint Seymali, presented in association with Batuki Music Society. The Guardian (UK) remarked on her “gutsy, declamatory playing and singing….”, while NPR said “the arrival of… Seymali in front of Western audiences feels like the start of a new era.”
On the holiday Monday, three stars of Swedish folk music combine forces in a new band called ODE. Combining vocals, nyckelharpa, guitar and percussion, the trio have extraordinary chemistry. With captivating songs, contagious grooves and charming stage presence, they merge influences from Sweden, West Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, from traditional music, contemporary folk and pop.
Spectactular Psychedelic Roots
Saturday February 13th & Sunday February 14th, 8pm – Small World Music Centre
Three Glimmering Stars In New Swedish Folk
Monday February 15th, 8pm – Small World Music Centre
Bebel Gilberto
Thursday February 25th, 7pm – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Community Events
Small World Music supports our community partners and family of world music artists performing around the greater Toronto area. Visit the Small World Music site to learn more about all the great events happening in the city.
Support Small World
Small World Music Society is a charitable organization and presenter of culturally diverse music, supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Arts Council, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Toronto Arts Council, as well as community and corporate partners.