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Sultans of String In Concert With Anwar Khurshid in Toronto

Mar 29, 2014

On May 4th, JUNO nominees/2x CFMA winners, Sultans of String, perform their high octane roots-worldbeat-jazz in the Kingston Rd Village Concert Series. In this special concert, Sultans of String meet the electricity of special guest, sitar master Anwar Khurshid...

Concert: Footsteps of Babur at the Aga Khan Museum

May 3, 2015

Footsteps of Babur (May 8): Bringing together remarkable musicians from Afghanistan, India, and Tajikistan, this performance celebrates the exuberant vitality of the Mughal court...

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and its Acclaimed Record Label BMOP/sound, Launch Online...

May 25, 2019

Known as the nation’s foremost label launched by an orchestra and devoted exclusively to 20th and 21st century music, BMOP/sound today announced the debut...

The Garifuna Collective Announces New Album: ABAN

May 26, 2019

ABAN is the new album from Belize's THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE, set for worldwide release June 21st, 2019 on Stonetree Records, Central America's premier independent...

Festival International Nuits d’Afrique – Montréal 2019

May 20, 2019

From July 9 to 21, 2019, Montréal will be a place of music, dance and festivities at the 33rd Festival international Nuits d’Afrique. During 13 days,...

Salif Keita Releases New Album: “Un Autre Blanc”

Jan 26, 2019

The Harmony of Difference: Salif Keita’s New and Last Masterpiece, Un Autre Blanc Some master artists transform their personal perspective into universally resonant art. That...

Sultans of String’s Fundraising Campaign For New Album: REFUGE

May 26, 2019

From the editor: We have a very important message to share from our friends Sultans of String. They started a fundraising campaign for their...

Lula Music and Arts Centre Presents LULAWORLD 2016

Apr 16, 2016

For the 11th consecutive year, the Toronto world music venue Lula Lounge will host Lulaworld, an 11-day music festival that highlights new projects and...

Itamar Erez Releases New Album: Mi Alegria

Dec 12, 2019

Finding home: Itamar Erez creates intense emotions, intricate rhythms, and a sense of community on Mi Alegria Itamar Erez is no stranger to exploring new...

Festival International Nuits d’Afrique

Jul 7, 2016

Montréal – From July 12 to 24, 2016, the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique celebrates three decades of world music! It’s been 30 years already! This...

Sultans of String Release “Subcontinental Drift”

Oct 14, 2015

From Ragas to Riches… Canada’s SULTANS OF STRING release Subcontinental Drift w/ Sitar Master ANWAR KHURSHID WHEN: Friday, Oct 30, 8pm WHERE: Trinity St. Paul’s Centre, 427...

Kindle Hope’s Voices: Awakening Beyond Embraces Faith Traditions

Jan 21, 2018

Kindle Hope’s Voices: Awakening Beyond Embraces Faith Traditions and Elegant Musical Variety to Heal a Troubled World “The world is ready for this,” says Tina...

Aga Khan Museum Invites Visitors to Experience World Rhythms

Jun 3, 2017

New Season of Performing Arts Offers Free Outdoor Dance Workshops and Live Music Toronto, May 31, 2017 — The Aga Khan Museum is proud to...

TD Toronto Jazz Festival 28th Anniversary

Jun 6, 2014

The lineup for the 28th anniversary of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival gets underway this June when it kicks off summer, as more than 1,500 musicians entertain in over 50 locations across the city when half a million music lovers unite for one of the city’s largest music festivals...