More exciting musical announcements for the in/future festival, coming up in (gasp!) less than a month. We’re delighted to have on board some of our BFFs as programming partners for the event. Lula Lounge has developed a killer Caribbean night on Wednesday September 20th with Kobo Town, Yoser Rodriguez and more. The previous night, Wavelength stretches […]
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August 10 – in/future ticket info!
We’re pleased to announce that Single Day Tickets for the in/future festival are now on sale. In addition to the festival passes (a HUGE deal!) you can now pick your preferred day at the advance price! It also gives us a chance for another ‘talent teaser’, releasing the names of four more fine musical acts […]
Calor, Ritmo y Free Tickets!
From Mexico to Hamilton, there’s plenty to move your dancing feet this week – starting tonight with the event we mentioned last week – the remarkable group of Venezuelan Afro queen Betsayda Machado and her wild percussion ensemble from the village of El Clavo. Prior to their North American tour, they had basically not left their home […]
Hot Sounds in Town and Out!
Summer’s in full musical swing and this weekend is dense with ‘hot’ sounds and beats in town and beyond. Here’s a sampling: Future Routes at Harbourfront Centre sees performers from around the globe forge new paths and smash stereotypes while drawing on traditional roots music to create bold sounds. Among the highlights is Orlando Julius […]
Brass / Keys / Pride and Giveaway!
Tonight, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival presents Devil’s Tale featuring Adrian Raso and Fanfare Ciocarlia with Lemon Bucket Orkestra. We have a pair of tickets for our newsletter readers! The first responder to adam@smallworldmusic.com gets to party! Fanfare’s eastern funk groove has torn up halls and festivals across the planet, delivering the wildest parties, the phattest Balkan […]
Solstice Sounds!
in/future update! We are now offering Festival Passes and Single Day Any Day tickets for our new world music + art festival at Ontario Place. Youth/Senior/Student pricing is also available. In our ongoing look at the best of summer events, this evening at the Hearn as part of Luminato, Music in the Barns presents Sounds of Extinction. The Toronto […]
Summer Sounds & in/future Tickets
As we approach the solstice, there’s an abundance of great music coming our way in and around Toronto. To help you find some of the best, we’ve highlighted our picks of the ‘Top Sounds of the Summer‘ in our Community Events list. From Harbourfront Centre to Bollywood in Mississauga and Sunfest in London, there’s something […]
Globetrotter + in/future + More!
After yesterday’s press event at Ontario Place, the in/future project is generating more notice and excitement. We’re working hard on a lineup of artists that will continue the legacy of the Small World Festival as it celebrates its 15th anniversary. From September 15 – 25, over 40 performances will feature international and local artists, such as Dhol Foundation (London), […]
Asian Music Series wrap weekend!
As summer weather hits Toronto (and the Raptors head for a showdown!) we’re winding up our 14th Annual Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank. It’s been a remarkable two months with some great events in partnership with premier stages across the GTA. It comes to a close with events at the Small World Centre […]
More Asian Vibes & Big Festival Announcement!
This week our 14th Annual Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank, takes over the Small World Centre with some of the best global jazz players in town. Avataar’s music has drawn comparisons to Mahavishnu Orchestra and Keith Jarrett. Hypnotic rhythms, cinematic sonic landscapes and soaring melodies marry ancient eastern and modern western sounds. Led […]
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