Blessed by the weather and graced by some of Toronto’s finest musicians in a location that’s a jewel in the heart of the city, our Small World on Common Ground weekend at Fort York was a splendid affair. Thanks to all who attended, helped, played and supported. The weekend started with a storming global groove […]
Read More… from Sensational Start / This Week / Free Tickets Too!
The weather gods continue to grace Toronto with an exceptional late summer / early fall, just as Small World on Common Ground, our partnership with Fort York, prepares to launch this Saturday and Sunday, starting at 1:00pm each day. We’re looking forward to two free days of top notch international sounds on the lawns of […]
Given that it’s festival time, at the risk of wearing out our welcome in your inbox, we’re doubling down on the Small World newsletter this week and next as there’s so much good stuff to talk about. First off, thanks to everyone who helped make last Thursday’s launch party at the Small World Centre such […]
Read More… from Welcome Fall / Festival Round 1 / Ticket Giveaway!
Tomorrow evening, our pre-festival launch party takes over Artscape’s Youngplace building on Shaw St. It’s going to be a blast, featuring the Toronto debut of Fanfaraï, the 11-piece French/Algerian brass band that’s been winning over fans on their first North American tour. It takes place as part of the building-wide Recess event at Artscape’s Youngplace so come early […]
This year for the first time, we’ll be hosting a pre-festival party at the Small World Centre, in association with our friends at Toronto Artscape and Koffler Gallery. We’re particularly excited that the evening will feature the Toronto debut of an amazing brass band that’s gong to blow the roof off the place! Fanfaraï are an […]
Read More… from Pre-Festival Launch Party / Silk Roads & More!
We’ve added some serious beats to the upcoming 14th Annual Small World Festival! We’re delighted to announce that on the second night, Friday September 25th, we’ll host two of the pivotal figures in the Global Groove genre.Nickodemus and Zeb aka The Spy from Cairo are among the founders of the long-running Turntables on the Hudson night. […]
Only a month out from the 14th Annual Small World Festival and we’re full of anticipation for a great run. We’re always pleased to host artists for their local debut, but this time out – nothing short of seven acts will be playing Toronto for the first time! We’re really proud to be bringing new […]
As we head toward mid-August, we’re excited to release some exciting news about the coming Small World Music Festival. We all love free programming, and we’re pleased to announce a partnership with our friends at Fort York that will see a whole weekend of great free music on the lawns of the beautiful historic site. Small […]
Back after a month’s hiatus, we’ve got lots of exciting announcements for the coming Small World Festival as well as some great stuff happening ’round town. Starting September 24th (not that we’re looking for the end of summer!) for the 14th year, we’ll present our 10-day musical journey around the globe and around Toronto stages. From Ethiopia […]
Starting indoors before we head outside, this Friday at the Small World Centre, Bruno Capinan performs. Sensuous Brazilian vocals and guitar combine in his finely crafted songs. His first Canadian show after a successful tour of Brazil, this solo concert will showcase one of the city’s finest up and coming artists.There’s just a bit of activity coming […]