Presented by Small World Music From our Incubator Program to Centre Stage! Join us for a double-bill performance as farisa and Saffron Tea combine their fresh sounds and new artistic perspectives to grace the city’s music scene. About the artists: farisa farisa is the new pop project of isa farah @cello.kabob, a heart-forward cellist […]
Presented by Small World Music Join us for a special evening rooted in the rich tradition of Iranian classical music. Drawing from the Radif, the foundational repertoire of Persian music, the performance follows the traditional Saz o Avaz form – initiating a dialogue between instrumental improvisation and vocal expression. Audiences will experience a […]
Presented by Small World Music From our Incubator Program to Centre Stage! Join us for a double-bill performance as Chinyi C and Zamira Lacosta combine their fresh sounds and new artistic perspectives to grace the city’s music scene. About the Artists: Chinyi C About the Artists: Chinyi C With a voice like a clear blue […]
Presented by Small World Music Experience a powerful musical evening that brings the voices of Iranian women to life. Led by Iranian-American composer and santoor player Ehsan Matoori, this moving performance features the captivating vocals of Maliheh Moradi and Mina Deris, alongside Grammy-winning bassist Edward Perez As a part of ISHQ Festival, this evening […]
Presented by Small World Music, Aga Khan Museum and The Raga Fellowship Foundation In partnership with Raag Mala Toronto ISHQ Festival invites you to an evening of rare virtuosity and timeless expression—an immersive double bill featuring three of India’s most revered classical artists. Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee, one of the greatest living exponents of the […]
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Presented by Small World Music In partnership with The Creative School Chrysalis ISHQ Festival presents a rare and transformative experience: Mahabbat (محبّت)—a groundbreaking collaboration between Alim Qasimov, the legendary voice of Azerbaijani Mugham, and Sashar Zarif, internationally acclaimed choreographer and dance innovator. In this first-of-its-kind production, centuries-old musical tradition meets embodied storytelling. Through Qasimov’s […]
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Presented by Small World Music From our Incubator Program to Centre Stage! Join us for a double-bill performance as Lady Ruby and Anddre Mafra combine their fresh sounds and new artistic perspectives to grace the city’s music scene. Anddre Mafra Through a deeply personal and introspective performance, Anddre Mafra takes you on a journey […]
Presented by Small World Music From our Incubator Program to Centre Stage! Join us for a double-bill performance as Japs and Carol Leite combine their fresh sounds and new artistic perspectives to grace the city’s music scene. About the Artists: Japs Blending pop, rock, jazz, R&B, and Latin influences into a signature jazz fusion sound, […]
Presented by Small World Music and Aga Khan Museum Persian Alchemy is a Toronto-based ensemble rooted in Persian maqam tradition, yet its approach is deeply improvisational. The group blends classical Persian modal structures with Indian rhythmic cycles and experimental textures. Each performance becomes a spontaneous narrative, shaped by the distinct musical colours and energies each […]
Presented by Small World Music, the AB Collective International and Pro Arts With thanks to our sponsors: Urla Fine Food, Hayal Kurdish Restaurant, Ziyafet – Modern Turkish Cuisine, Toronto Cigkofte and C&M Bakery Cafe. Experience the evocative beauty of Kurdish music through the voice of Aynur Doğan, one of the most influential artists in the […]