Presented by Small World Music From our Incubator Program to Centre Stage! Join us for a double-bill performance as Atish Mukhopadhyay and Gandhaar Amin combine their fresh sounds and new artistic perspectives to grace the city’s music scene. About the Artists: Reflecting both tradition and improvised freedom, Atish invites the audience on a journey into […]
Presented by The Tawoos Initiative In partnership with Small World Music and The City of Toronto Music Office Written & Directed by Nishar Mansuri Ishq Ke Saat Muqaam (The Seven Stages of Love) Love is a journey—one that moves through longing, devotion, ecstasy, and surrender, leading the soul from the earthly to the divine. “Ishq […]
Presented by Small World Music After an exciting performance in 2023, Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawaali are back bringing powerful Sufi voices & rhythms. Known as ‘the path of the heart’, Qawwali expresses the fervent devotion of the great Sufi mystics. The music begins by drawing the audience in with a meditative rhythm of […]
Presented by Small World Music After an exciting performance in 2023, Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawaali are back bringing powerful Sufi voices & rhythms. Known as ‘the path of the heart’, Qawwali expresses the fervent devotion of the great Sufi mystics. The music begins by drawing the audience in with a meditative rhythm of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Presented by Small World Music Get ready for an unforgettable night where music transcends borders and electrifies the dancefloor. Lady Pista and DJ Ps team up for an explosive celebration of Nowruz, the Persian holiday welcoming the spring season. Prepare for a unique blend of South Asian beats and Persian rhythms, along with custom remixes, […]
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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