Presented by Small World Music

From our Incubator Program to Centre Stage!

Join us for a double-bill performance as Janiah Hines Brown and R. Flex combine their fresh sounds and new artistic perspectives to grace the city’s music scene.

About the Artists:

Janiah Hines Brown
Creating a space where soulful vocals meet captivating melodies, Janiah Hines Brown offers a pop-alternative performance full of heartfelt storytelling, genuine emotion and introspective moments. Joined by the talented Emad Saedi on piano, her performance weaves together an unforgettable journey of sound and soul.

Janiah Hines Brown is a 22-year-old Canadian/Jamaican pop alternative singer-songwriter from Mississauga, known for blending raw emotion with infectious melodies. Her passion for mental health has taken her to use her music to connect with listeners and raise awareness. With over six years of performance experience, Janiah is celebrated for her angelic yet powerful voice. Career highlights include winning second place in The Singing Contest with John Santos, performing at events like Winterfolk Festival, Mel Lastman Square, Breaking Sound, and appearing on CityTV. As a graduate in Independent Songwriting & Performance from Seneca College, Janiah continues to nurture and grow her presence in Toronto’s music scene.



R. Flex
“The past is not done with us.” R. Flex brings a powerful show, a sonic and visual odyssey that bends time, space, and sound, best described as “Black To The Future.” Watch R. Flex’s blend of electro-pop and alt-R&B dissolve into fluid rhythms and pulsating lights. Through digitized poetry, immersive soundscapes, and shifting visuals, this performance blurs boundaries between what was, what is, and what’s to come. The question remains: do we choose to listen, or do we choose silence?

Cheeky R&B creator, R. Flex, dares to change the shape of R&B. Blending in electronic sounds and pop hooks, they channel the impish spirit of Janet Jackson, Tinashe, and Kelela while pushing the genre’s BPM to truly exciting places. Their commitment to storytelling through music and fashion explores topics such as intimacy, self-discovery, identity, queer desire and empowerment. They challenge traditional narratives of love and self-love, creating safe spaces for queer joy and expression.



Doors open 7:00 PM

The 2025 Small World Music Series is sponsored by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment and funded by the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council.