Time for the final show announcements in our Asian Music Series lineup. Looking well into late spring, these three events add more exciting and innovative takes on Asian music to complete a program that showcases an amazing range. Check out our teaser video below for a taste of the Series. On May 19th, our good […]
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As we continue to tantalize with Asian Music Series announcements, we have a couple of great partnered events to talk about this week. A highlight of the program, without a doubt, is the April 29th appearance at Koerner Hall by our old friend Zakir Hussain. The tabla master is among the most revered artists in […]
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It’s March! That’s something… Also a good excuse to come out to the Small World Centre tonight for playful Balkan party tunes. Tamar Ilana has a history as dynamic and international as the musical tapestry she weaves with Ventanas. The band skips effortlessly from flamenco arrangements to mournful Sephardic love songs – they’ve consistently impressed […]
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February winds its wet and windy way to an end and we’re looking toward spring and the 16th Annual Small World Asian Music Series. Once again, with the support of TD Bank, we’ve got a lineup of superb concerts at multiple venues to showcase a breadth of amazing creativity in a variety of genres. We’ll […]
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Wednesday an evening of Cuban jazz and Son heats up the Small World Centre with Lula Music and Arts‘s first presentation there. Embracing genres and roles that have historically been dominated by men, OKAN‘s co-leaders and multi-instrumentalists Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne open followed by Guaracha y Son. Watch a clip of bassist Roberto Riveron with Pabolsky Rosales on tres […]
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An exciting announcement for March 8 as we partner with our friends at Ashkenaz for the next Polyphonic Ground event – the Canadian Debut of Israel’s Bint El Funk along with DJ Shifra Rifka! Bint El Funk (Daughter of Funk) combines dance floor cred with traditional Jewish Yemenite music, influenced by Afrobeat, jazz, psychedelic-Turkish sounds and […]
Well, we got through January… always a nice time to be in Toronto! As we enter a new month, we have some sweet upcoming events to talk about. February 21st the Small World Centre hosts a double dose of Afro-Cuban vibes put together by our friends at Lula Music and Arts. Blending jazz, Afro-Cuban and classical forms, Elizabeth […]
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Tomorrow evening at Koerner Hall, it’ll be warm sounds for a winter night with Calypso Rose and Kobo Town. The legendary singer combines forces with local Caribbean heroes to create a dynamic cross-generational sound. On her website, there’s a fascinating timeline of the history of Calypso, which includes the remarkable fact that in 1967, she performed with Bob Marley […]
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Tropical sounds at the Small World Centre and Koerner Hall coming up. On Friday, singer songwriter Bruno Capinan debuts his solo show with an acoustic guitar and an iPad. Expect new songs, as well as his extravagant stage persona. His voice has been described by The Guardian as “acrobatic, sensual, both angelic and profane.” Watch […]
Welcome to 2018 and more great music! Our friend Sina Bathaie has established himself as a talent to watch, in part through his appearances at the Small World Centre, and we’ve been delighted to support him. This Saturday, he offers an interesting twist that brings his father to the stage. Javad Bathaie is a santur […]
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