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 […]
Presented by The International Indigenous Music Summit and Small World Music 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 2025 will take place June 2-6, 2025 at the TD Music Hall and key performance […]
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Presented by Small World Music and Massey Hall Direct from Kyiv, DakhaBrakha returns with their self-described “ethno chaos” of folk-pop-rap-punk music. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music. Using Ukrainian polyphony as its foundation, they interweave complex rhythmic and melodic structures from India, Arabia, Africa, and […]
Presented by Small World Music From our Incubator Program to centre stage! About the Artists: Afraaz Mulji Through a captivating musical journey, Ostad Afraaz Mulji explores the Sufi concept of Fana and the Daoist philosophy of Freedom from Form. This experience, described by Afraaz as “Transmigration of the Soul” draws upon all the worlds traditions […]
Presented by Small World Music From our Incubator Program to Centre Stage! Join us for a double-bill performance as Eunice Keitan and J.E. Lopez combine their fresh sounds and new artistic perspectives to grace the city’s music scene. J.E. Lopez With a soundtrack of stirring vocals, sensitive guitar lines, and soaring solos, J.E. Lopez […]
Presented by Small World Music Join us for an evening of genre-bending sound — a fusion of Iranian roots with the raw edge of alternative rock, grunge, and electronic music. B-Band is a collaboration between long-time friends formed in Tehran, Iran, now performing on the global stage. About the band Formed in Tehran, Iran […]
Presented by Small World Music and Lula Music and Arts Centre In partnership with DROM Join us for a musical journey that bridges Poland’s old tradition and the present. Warsaw Village blends centuries-old folk melodies rooted from Slavic Village traditions, featuring rare instruments including baraban drum, hurdy-gurdy, dulcimer, Plock fiddle, and Bilgoray suka. With supporting […]
**Please note there is a venue change for this event. Originally set to take place at Lula Lounge, it will now be held at the Small World Centre. All existing tickets will remain valid—no further action is needed. For additional inquiries and refund requests, please contact us at boxoffice@smallworldmusic.com** Presented by Small World Music, Uma […]