Jun 14, 2018
A major event this weekend presented by our friends at Link Music Lab brings the one and only Mohsen Namjoo back to Toronto. Saturday’s concert set in the gorgeous acoustics of St. Andrew’s...
Jun 07, 2018
Mark your calendars and get ready for a new party by the lake! We’re delighted to announce that for its 17th edition, the Small World Music Festival is moving...
Jun 05, 2018
Spring is certainly warming up and the stage of the Small World Centre is hot with activity. This Saturday, ‘Garden of Eden’ brings some of the city’s finest Persian...
May 23, 2018
The end of May approaches and our 16th Annual Asian Music Series is coming to a close. It’s been a great run of concerts and it ends with two exciting...
May 10, 2018
Our Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank, hits the dance floor tonight with a special edition of Globetrotter, presented in association with Architextures. Bollywood beats prevail as DJ...
May 03, 2018
Spring has truly sprung and with it, a flurry of great concerts as part of Small World’s 16th Annual Asian Music Series sponsored by TD Bank. On Saturday, our...
Apr 26, 2018
An amazingly diverse choice of events coming up in our Asian Music Series, supported by TD Bank! On Sunday it’s the Royal Conservatory of Music’s presentation of two great musicians...
Apr 18, 2018
Apart from appalling April weather, we’re feeling good about our 16th annual Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank. With a full slate of upcoming events inside the...
Apr 12, 2018
Last week’s kickoff to our Asian Music Series sponsored by TD Bank thumped the Small World Centre and was a great party. Now time is running out to access our Small...
Apr 04, 2018
Here we are in chilly April, two days from the launch of our 16th annual Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank! We’re proud to showcase a diverse lineup...
Mar 29, 2018
Time for the final show announcements in our Asian Music Series lineup. Looking well into late spring, these three events add more exciting and innovative takes on Asian music...
Mar 15, 2018
As we continue to tantalize with Asian Music Series announcements, we have a couple of great partnered events to talk about this week. A highlight of the program, without...
Mar 01, 2018
It’s March! That’s something… Also a good excuse to come out to the Small World Centre tonight for playful Balkan party tunes. Tamar Ilana has a history as dynamic...
Feb 22, 2018
February winds its wet and windy way to an end and we’re looking toward spring and the 16th Annual Small World Asian Music Series. Once again, with the support...
Feb 16, 2018
Wednesday an evening of Cuban jazz and Son heats up the Small World Centre with Lula Music and Arts‘s first presentation there. Embracing genres and roles that have historically been dominated by...
Feb 08, 2018
An exciting announcement for March 8 as we partner with our friends at Ashkenaz for the next Polyphonic Ground event – the Canadian Debut of Israel’s Bint El Funk...
Feb 01, 2018
Well, we got through January… always a nice time to be in Toronto! As we enter a new month, we have some sweet upcoming events to talk about. February...
Jan 25, 2018
Tomorrow evening at Koerner Hall, it’ll be warm sounds for a winter night with Calypso Rose and Kobo Town. The legendary singer combines forces with local Caribbean heroes to create a...
Jan 17, 2018
Tropical sounds at the Small World Centre and Koerner Hall coming up. On Friday, singer songwriter Bruno Capinan debuts his solo show with an acoustic guitar and an iPad....
Jan 10, 2018
Welcome to 2018 and more great music! Our friend Sina Bathaie has established himself as a talent to watch, in part through his appearances at the Small World Centre,...
Dec 13, 2017
Three back to back events worth trudging through the snow for! Tomorrow at Revival, it’s the 4th Polyphonic Ground Presents. A formidable lineup features the rhymes and rhythms of...
Dec 06, 2017
Friday at Small World Centre, we have another top artist in Ivan Mazuze. Global jazz at its finest, the Norway-based saxist sees jazz as a “dynamic, universal language.” He plays in Ottawa before...
Nov 29, 2017
We’re excited to host an innovative take on Fado music this weekend at the Small World Centre. Minha Lua, Victoria Cruz, Gabriel Pancorbo and Cesar Jiménez, join us Sunday! While rooted...
Nov 23, 2017
In the ‘last-minute announcement’ department, we’re excited to let you know about a wonderful artist hitting the stage at the Small World Centre on December 3rd. Minha Lua is the...
Nov 15, 2017
This week, Montreal is the place to be for global sounds as Mundial celebrates its seventh iteration. Lots of music to enjoy and schmoozing to be done. If you’re...
Nov 09, 2017
Polyphonic Ground Presents is tonight at Revival! We look forward to Afro-Fusion-Dub with d’bi. & The 333, and Persian underground, Sina Salimi, along with reggae DJ artist Jenn Stein...
Nov 02, 2017
Tomorrow evening a special (post-Halloween) treat awaits in the form of Sudanese jazz artist Rasha, making her Toronto debut. A uniquely gifted singer, musician and songwriter, Rasha Sheikh Eldine...
Oct 25, 2017
An exciting announcement for an Afro-centric event, Rasha, the celebrated Sudanese singer based in London, makes her first Toronto appearance next week, on November 3rd, at our venue! The...
Oct 18, 2017
The Small World Centre hosts two top notch concerts this weekend. On Friday, Myrica Faya combines roots music from the Azores with influences that range from classical to blues and jazz. Their...
Oct 11, 2017
Tomorrow evening’s triple bill presented by Polyphonic Ground at Revival looks especially great as Batuki Music and Uma Nota team up! Matatu Express is a who’s who of local...
Oct 05, 2017
Lots coming up as we segue into October, including a nice way to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with one of Montreal’s finest groups, Ensemble Tessala, Saturday at the Small World Centre....
Sep 27, 2017
This week at the Small World Centre, Autorickshaw celebrates 15 years with two CD release concerts! On Thursday and Friday, Toronto’s twice Juno-nominated Indo-fusion ensemble showcases ‘Meter‘, their 5th album. With new...
Sep 21, 2017
The outrageously good weather that helped make Small World in the Park such a delight continues to bless us in Toronto – we’ll take it! It certainly made the...
Sep 15, 2017
Last night’s Festival launch party and Polyphonic Ground kickoff was a blast! Great music and community spirit, setting the tone for the remainder of the weekend. This evening at...
Sep 13, 2017
It’s almost here and the weather seems to share our vibe with a sweet forecast for sun and sound! Tomorrow evening at Revival, the festival launch party and the first...
Sep 09, 2017
Exactly two weeks until our 16th Annual Festival! All shows are live and we are ready for 4 days of incredible global sounds. We launch with Polyphonic Ground Presents,...
Sep 09, 2017
For those locals who have been to the recently opened Trillium Park on the east side of Ontario Place, you’re already familiar with this beautiful lakeside space that NOW...
Sep 09, 2017
Labour Day weekend is past, school’s back in session, TIFF is on its way… And that means there’s lots of great global-themed music coming up with Small World Festival launching...
Aug 24, 2017
We’re delighted to announce our Festival Saturday feature – a night of mystical Persian Sufi music, poetry and dance brought to life by one of the city’s most beloved singers. ‘Soley...
Aug 11, 2017
September 14 marks the launch of the 16th Annual Small World Music Festival and inaugural concert of Polyphonic Ground Presents! We are delighted to host a night of Balkan,...
Jul 19, 2017
As Small World Music celebrates its 20th year, we’re proud to be part of the greater movement to bring culturally diverse music to Toronto audiences. Going forward, we want...
Jul 14, 2017
As we look forward to next week’s Mbongwana Star Toronto debut, we’re pleased to be able to announce an added special event! Join us at the Small World Music...
Jul 06, 2017
We’re counting down to the new sound of Kinshasa hitting Toronto – Mbongwana Star are at the Great Hall in under 2 weeks! Their North American tour includes many...
Jun 28, 2017
With the upcoming celebration of Canada’s Sesquicentennial (time is running out to use that fun word!) there’s so much great cultural programming that it’s going to be really hard...
Jun 21, 2017
Happy Summer! We’re excited to announce what promises to be one of this summer’s hottest tickets – the Toronto debut of Mbongwana Star! On Wednesday July 19th at The Great Hall,...
Jun 15, 2017
As previously mentioned, the Toronto Jazz Festival takes over Yorkville and surroundings starting next week. I’ll be introducing some of our good friends over the course of the fest,...
Jun 01, 2017
Saturday marks this season’s last Globetrotter event and it’s looking like a great way to slide into summer! This night of Tropical Bass, will shake the dance floor with...
May 25, 2017
Now that we’ve had our share of April showers (and then some), let’s start the summer with our last Globetrotter of the season – Tropical Bass! Past, present and...
May 18, 2017
The last few days have had us deeply immersed in Persian music with some of the greatest performers from the tradition. Two sold-out events with Kayhan Kalhor and Alireza Ghorbani...
May 10, 2017
The 15th Annual Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank and in partnership with Exclaim, is in the home stretch, with just a few stellar concerts remaining. On Saturday, our...
May 04, 2017
While the May 14th Persian Music concert at the Toronto Centre for the Arts is sold out, we’re excited to announce a special event two days later with the...
Apr 29, 2017
This weekend our Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank, continues with a rare opportunity to experience traditional Korean music live. The Korean Traditional Music Association of Canada (KTMAC),...
Apr 19, 2017
The Asian Music Series approaches its midpoint with a sold out concert, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, at the Aga Khan Museum this Saturday. We hope you’re one of the lucky ones attending....
