‘World Music Needs More Gamelan!’ That was the memorable slogan on a t-shirt I saw at WOMEX many years ago and I still agree wholeheartedly. The uniquely wonderful music of Indonesia really does deserve more exposure. Fortunately, we’re doing our small part next week with an evening combining a film screening and live performance of […]
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Mohsen Namjoo – South & North!
From Queen Street West to Richmond Hill our musical reach spans the GTA this week with one great artist. Tomorrow evening at the Small World Centre, it’s the first of two events with Mohsen Namjoo. As the latest instalment of the Small World Salon series, he’ll be in conversation and performance, getting ‘up close and personal’ with […]
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’. […]
Namjoo / Film / Funk / Free tickets!
A new year means time to reassess and plan for what’s in store in the Small World. Our aim – to continue to give the best experience to audiences, artists and communities, building on a positive first year in our own Small World Centre and with our partner venues across the GTA. So, here’s to a […]
Small World Festival First Announcements & New Website Launch!
It’s been a while since we’ve found our way into your inbox. Here’s hoping summer is good wherever you are. We’ve been busy here at Small World, preparing for our upcoming 13th Annual Small World Music Festival, running September 25 – October 5. And in preparation for that, we’re delighted to launch our new website. Same great location, now […]
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Festival launch tomorrow! Free opening party and more!
Here we are one day before the launch of the 12th Annual Small World Music Festival and it’s shaping up to be a great run! Tomorrow’s opening party is FREE to the public, so if you’re in the area, come out to Lula Lounge and join us as lay down the groove, via the Brazilian sounds of Mar Aberto Sound Systemand global […]
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Festival Sampler available – listen here!
In ongoing festival developments, we’re pleased to welcome on board a new community partner – Casa Maiz. A Latin American cultural group that does dance, poetry music and educational programs, they’re excited by the return to town of Uruguay’s Jorge Drexler on Thursday October 3rd. An intimate acoustic show with this master singer/songwriter, the concert at St. Andrew’s Church […]