Polyphonic Ground Events Oct. 12 & 16, International Talent & Ticket Giveaway

Tomorrow evening’s triple bill presented by Polyphonic Ground at Revival looks especially great as Batuki Music and Uma Nota team up! Matatu Express is a who’s who of local music legends reminiscent of African Guitar Summit: Donné Roberts, Madagascar Slim, Adam Solomon, Pa Joe, Kofi Ackah, Ebenezer Agyekum and dancer Mabinty Sylla. It’s somewhat nostalgic to watch them here. The Future Primitive connect the dots between Toronto and the Latin America of their childhoods to create their Tropical Soul sound, and Beny Esguerra & New Tradition explore tradition and change through Afro-native Colombian music with an inner city edge.

On Monday we invite all culturally diverse musicians, managers and agents interested in getting more market exposure to rsvp to get in on the Polyphonic Ground Conversation! Light refreshments and childcare will be provided.

A week from today at Lula Lounge, our friend Justin Gray and his Synthesis band release their debut album, New Horizons. The album draws inspiration from Justin’s wide range of musical influences, including Indian classical, jazz, western classical and R&B, leading to a unique combination of rich sonic textures, inspiring melodies, and exotic grooves. If you’re feeling lucky, email us before end of day for a chance to win tickets.

Next weekend, two international acts of the highest order grace the stage of the Small World Centre. Myrica Faya originate from the Azores and explore the deep roots of their music with a personal approach that ranges from classical to blues and jazz. Following that, the partnership of Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman unites ‘one of the UK’s most influential acoustic guitarists’ (fROOTS) with the recipient of Irish Traditional Musician of the Year.