Presented by Small World Music In partnership with Digital Zone Canada Join us for an evening of musical fusion and cultural celebration, as Rastak continues to captivate audiences worldwide. We are thrilled to have Rastak bringing their unique blend of contemporary Iranian folk music to the stage. Known for their dynamic performances and cultural richness, […]
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Lemon Bucket Orkestra Presents Cuckoo
Presented in partnership with Small World Music Join us as we celebrate the release of Lemon Bucket Orkestra’s new album Cuckoo. The evening features opening acts & dear friends Ahmed Moneka and Kazdoura. Lemon Bucket Orkestra are Toronto’s original Slavic-Balkan-Klezmer-Party-Punks. The multi-award-winning ensemble has been heralded as a groundbreaking, genre-bending phenomenon by media and fans alike, and over the past […]
International Indigenous Music Summit: Official Showcase
Presented by International Indigenous Music Summit, Small World Music and Global Toronto The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) is the largest global event solely dedicated to celebrating, creating awareness, sharing resources, and building opportunities for the Indigenous music community. IIMS 2024 will take place June 10-14, 2024 at the TD Music Hall and key performance venues […]
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Welcome to Char Bagh
Presented by Luminato Festival Toronto Curated by the Tawoos Initiative In collaboration with Small World Music and Virasat Welcome to Char Bagh, an outdoor celebration of South Asian music, visual arts, dance, architecture, and artisans. Based on the historic botanical gardens from pre-colonial South Asia, this is a night celebrating both queer and hidden histories of the subcontinent, […]
Lecture: Songs & Rhythms of Korean Tradition by Maegandang
Presented by Small World Music and the Aga Khan Museum. Join us for an audiovisual exploration into the sounds, rhythms, and songs of Korea. During this lecture and demonstration, Maegandang will explore the genre and history of Korean music. For a number of years, the global music community has benefited from the export efforts of the South Korean […]
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Maegandang
Presented by Small World Music and the Aga Khan Museum Let the enchanting sounds of the haegeum, gayageum, and geomungo lead you on a sonic journey of music and dance with the dynamic Korean music group, Maegandang. Named after the word Maegandang (魅衎黨), meaning a group of people who charm and entertain the audience, […]
Closer to God – Film Screening | 8pm
Presented by Small World Music and Frames Per Second Join us for an unforgettable screening experience as we present Annette Berger and Grete Jentzen’s captivating film Closer to God. Camera work for this film is done by Lars Barthel. In many cultures music is a way to get closer to God. The music […]
Closer to God – Film Screening | 6pm
Presented by Small World Music and Frames Per Second Join us for an unforgettable screening experience as we present Annette Berger and Grete Jentzen’s captivating film Closer to God. Camera work for this film is done by Lars Barthel. In many cultures music is a way to get closer to God. The music […]
Nastasia Y + Ahmed Moneka Arabic Jazz
Presented by Small World Music and Lulaworld Festival As part of both the 2024 Lulaworld Festival and the Small World Music Series, Toronto-based artists Nastasia Y and Ahmed Moneka team up to celebrate their new album releases on the Lulaworld Records label. Don’t miss this special night of Ukrainian indie jazz and soul alongside Afro […]
Shankar Ehsaan Loy – Kal Ho Naa Ho
Presented by Small World Music and TO Live On Saturday, July 20th, Small World Music and TO Live present the iconic Bollywood musical composer trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, arguably India’s most successful and popular musical trio, became a nationwide sensation after they composed the chartbusters of the 2001 movie Dil Chahta Hai. They have composed music for over 50 […]