Lots coming up as we segue into October, including a nice way to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with one of Montreal’s finest groups, Ensemble Tessala, Saturday at the Small World Centre. The trio features classical guitar by Samuel Bonnet, percussion (riqq & bendir) by Nathaniel Huard and Khalil Moqadem on oud. Watch them perform traditional Arab-Andalusian melodies, Jewish music from […]
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Autorickshaw, Ensemble Tessala & Polyphonic Ground Presents
This week at the Small World Centre, Autorickshaw celebrates 15 years with two CD release concerts! On Thursday and Friday, Toronto’s twice Juno-nominated Indo-fusion ensemble showcases ‘Meter‘, their 5th album. With new originals, fiery fusion and unique spins on cover songs, Dylan Bell, Ed Hanley and Suba Sankaran create an impressive and expressive journey from traditional to modern. Next week at […]
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Small World Music Festival Thanks YOU!
The outrageously good weather that helped make Small World in the Park such a delight continues to bless us in Toronto – we’ll take it! It certainly made the just completed 16th Annual Festival feel like a summer affair. Thanks to all who attended, participated and helped make it happen! We were very pleased to […]
Hong Sunghyun, Pierre Kwenders, Soley Ensemble & Small World in the Park
Last night’s Festival launch party and Polyphonic Ground kickoff was a blast! Great music and community spirit, setting the tone for the remainder of the weekend. This evening at the Small World Centre, we’re hosting an exciting group of young Korean musicians on their first foray into North America. Already having hit several events, and […]
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Tomorrow! Small World Music Festival Launch & Polyphonic Ground Presents
It’s almost here and the weather seems to share our vibe with a sweet forecast for sun and sound! Tomorrow evening at Revival, the festival launch party and the first Polyphonic Ground monthly coincide to present three great groups in association with our pals at Ashkenaz. Grooz come in from Montreal to make their Toronto debut […]
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Festival Countdown & the Return of Pierre Kwenders
Exactly two weeks until our 16th Annual Festival! All shows are live and we are ready for 4 days of incredible global sounds. We launch with Polyphonic Ground Presents, which is also the inaugural concert in a new monthly series, with Balkan voices, Middle-Eastern Appalachian fusion and Algerian grooves. With the combined talent of Montreal-based […]
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Free Day of Global Music in Trillium Park
For those locals who have been to the recently opened Trillium Park on the east side of Ontario Place, you’re already familiar with this beautiful lakeside space that NOW Magazine’s Richard Longley calls a “marvel.” For those who haven’t, you can learn more about it here. We’re thrilled to be the first ones to animate it with […]
Small World Festival – One Week to Go!
Labour Day weekend is past, school’s back in session, TIFF is on its way… And that means there’s lots of great global-themed music coming up with Small World Festival launching next week! From Algerian Raï and Korean shamanist music, to Afro Future beats and Sufi whirling, the program is full of musical treats. Of course, all fingers […]
Festival Sufi Music night & ticket giveaway!
We’re delighted to announce our Festival Saturday feature – a night of mystical Persian Sufi music, poetry and dance brought to life by one of the city’s most beloved singers. ‘Soley Ensemble: Inner Journey 1‘ takes place in the beautiful acoustic setting of St. Andrew’s Church, and is presented in association with Rumi Canada. The stirring voice […]
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Small World Music Festival Launches with Polyphonic Ground Presents
September 14 marks the launch of the 16th Annual Small World Music Festival and inaugural concert of Polyphonic Ground Presents! We are delighted to host a night of Balkan, jazz and North African grooves with Ashkenaz Foundation at Revival. Turkwaz brings to life the songs of Greece, Turkey and the Middle East; Sandcatchers bridge NYC jazz […]
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