2020-09-193:30 pm–4:30 pm Online Freehttps://www.facebook.com/smallworldmusic The 2015 Festival brought Ethiopian-born Israeli singer Ester Rada’s cross-cultural sound to Toronto’s Revival. Blending classic soul with African influences of Fela funk and Ethiopiques cool jazz, she sings in English and Amharic, her irresistible voice carrying echoes of Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald, while standing shoulder to shoulder with […]
2020-09-193:00 pm–3:30 pm Online Freehttps://www.facebook.com/smallworldmusic Gloria Gift Nankunda as her name suggests, was born with a vocal gift. Mentored by a doting grandmother, music became her strength, taking her on life’s journey. Her soulful voice is featured on her debut album, ‘Nankunda’, which contains tales from her rich Ankole heritage in Uganda. Gloria has showcased […]
2020-09-192:30 pm–3:00 pm Online Freehttps://www.facebook.com/smallworldmusic The Violetta to Vaziri ensemble is a newly formed Persian/Chilean folk music project comprising Padideh Ahrarnejad on tar, Ali Massoudi on percussion, Karla Garcia Silva on classical guitar, and James Duff on viola da gamba. The ensemble present their unique intertwining of traditions and instruments as they reinterpret beautiful melodies […]
2020-09-192:00 pm–2:30 pm Online Freehttps://www.facebook.com/smallworldmusic NaMaNa is a duo of experienced musicians combining academic and modern styles in a unique mix of cello, bass and vocals. The unusual combination of instruments creates the original sound that explores modern and traditional music. A rare instrument is also used in their compositions – the musical saw with […]
2020-09-188:00 pm–9:00 pm Online Freehttps://www.facebook.com/smallworldmusic Small World was most fortunate to have a long and productive relationship with the late, great Zimbabwean Oliver Mtukudzi – a truly great guitarist, vocalist, performer and composer. Zimbabwe’s pride, most successful artist and national treasure, Oliver’s deep and gusty voice plus a talent for writing songs that reflect on […]
2020-09-187:30 pm–8:00 pm Online Freehttps://www.facebook.com/smallworldmusic Tocani is a multidisciplinary project that explores pre-Hispanic elements and Contemporary urban realities of Latin America. Using percussion as the backbone, Tocani creates an atmosphere where the Ancestral mysticism and everyday urban life are the main characters on stage. Drums, wind instruments, guttural sounds, urban sounds, and other percussive instruments […]
2020-09-187:00 pm–7:30 pm Online Freehttps://www.facebook.com/smallworldmusic Rooted in jazz and blues, Moneka Arabic Jazz draws from bandleader Ahmed Moneka’s Afro-Arabic heritage and influences along with Toronto’s own multicultural mix to create a distinct, funky, and unique sound. Moneka Arabic Jazz reflects Ahmed Moneka’s journey to his new home in Toronto from Baghdad – with many stops […]