A Celebration of Zakir Hussain | 2pm

Presented by Small World Music  Join some of Zakir’s preeminent students in an intimate recital as we celebrate his birthday.  Ustad Zakir Hussain was recognized for many things – being one of history’s greatest Indian music performers, opening the ears of Western audiences, collaborating with innumerable artists across cultural lines – and more. But behind […]

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A Celebration of Zakir Hussain | 6pm

Presented by Small World Music  Join some of Zakir’s preeminent students in an intimate recital as we celebrate his birthday.  Ustad Zakir Hussain was recognized for many things – being one of history’s greatest Indian music performers, opening the ears of Western audiences, collaborating with innumerable artists across cultural lines – and more. But behind […]

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Arooj Aftab

Presented by Small World Music and Toronto Jazz Fest  Declared “the coolest rock star in the world right now,” by UNCUT magazine, Arooj Aftab has earned her position at the vanguard of creative music for her embrace of risk and nonconformity.  In 2024, she released her fourth solo album, Night Reign (Verve), to universal acclaim, […]

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TAYOW: Rhythms of the New Revolution

Presented by Small World Music    Join us as we celebrate Black Futures Month and Valentine’s Day with TAYOW! Prepare for an evening of love and liberation.    This special performance will take you on a journey through Afro-diasporic rhythms, soulful grooves, and powerful storytelling, all brought to life by TAYOW’s captivating vocals. The band […]

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Habib Meftah
Shibaali Project Feat. Rouzbeh Esfand

Presented by Small World Music  In association with MARSM Canada  Join us for an exciting evening with one of the most renowned Iranian percussionists, Habib Meftah!    Shibaali is a captivating musical project created by Habib in collaboration with Rouzbeh Esfandarmaz. Together, they craft energetic, breathless, and captivating compositions that reflect their rich cultural heritage.  […]

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Shibaali Project Feat. Rouzbeh Esfand

Chào, Tết To 2025

Presented by Small World Music and NPTmusic  Celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year in style at Chào Tết TO 2025! Join us on Wednesday, January 29th at the stunning Paradise Theatre for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and tradition. This vibrant event will immerse you in the joy and warmth of the Lunar New Year. […]

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Old New Year’s with DIVKA & Nizo’s Balkan Brass Band

Presented by Small World Music and DROM Taberna  Celebrate Orthodox New Year with an unforgettable night of myth, magic and brass! The evening starts with traditional Ukrainian Koliada – as dynamic duo DIVKA guides you through an otherworldly soundscape with haunting harmonies. Together, they seamlessly blend deep-rooted folk traditions with contemporary melodies as generations of […]

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Infinite Jest: Dastgâmachine, Korea Town Acid, Farbod Maeen

Presented by Small World Music and Link Music Lab Join us for a pre new year’s eve party at BSMT254 with Korea Town Acid, Dastgâmachine, (Caleb Klager, Mahmood Schricker, and Neonlichter) and sound artist Farbod Maeen (from Zerone Duo). Infinite Jest is about new combinations, play and creativity. Electronic artists, culturally diverse musicians, DJs and […]

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