Ilam: May 13, 2023
Batuki Music Society and Alliance Française Toronto present ILAM on Saturday May 13.ILAM believes that music is universal and that it transcends languages. He sings in Wolof, Peulh, French, and English. Born in Dakar, Senegal, …
Somi: Feb 24, 2023
Koerner Hall in association with Batuki Music Society presents Somi. Grammy Award nominated vocalist Somi’s album, Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba, “seeks to not only celebrate the legendary artist’s musical contributions but also explore …
Cheikh Ibra Fam: Feb 18, 2023
Small World Music present The New Sound of Senegal in association with Batuki Music Cheikh Ibra Fam is a multidimensional artist whose nearly 15 year career has demonstrated a free and futuristic spirit, well anchored in …
Naxx Bitota Live: Feb 4, 2023
Born in Africa, Naxx Bitota discovered her passion for music at the age of 9, by her mother who introduced her to the first principles of music. She pursues this passion by integrating choirs of …
Imarhan Live: Oct 15, 2022
The voice of a new generation, Imarhan create a rare symbiosis of the ancient and modern and channelling a rich and varied wave of musical influences from Algeria, Sub Saharan Africa and the West, Imarhan …
Francophonie en Fete: Sep 15 – 25, 2022
Our friends at Francophonie-en-Fete celebrate their 14th festival edition with 28 free concerts during 4 days. DATES: September 15-25, 2022 VENUE: Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd, under the Gardiner Expressway, Toronto Also on celebrating Franco-Ontarian …
Meta & The Cornerstones: Aug 27, 2022
The Beat Network, NuFunk.ca and Batuki Music Society present live and direct in Toronto from Senegal, Meta & The Cornerstones. Also featuring The Human Rights and DJ Chocolate. DATE: Saturday August 27, 2022 VENUE: Lee’s …
Derek Gripper Live: Jul 17, 2022
West African classical kora music played to perfection on an acoustic guitar, Cape Town based Derek Gripper does the impossible! Stunning! Derek Gripper is known for his groundbreaking technique for evoking the West African kora …
Emmanuel Jal Shangah Live: Jul 7, 2022
Emmanuel Jal live concert Shangah (I Am/I Have Been) at the Small World Music Centre on Thursday July 7th. Jal’s seventh album, Shangah is a collection of songs that weave traditional rhythms, language and melodies …
Lorraine Klaasen: Apr 23, 2022
Event presented in partnership with Alliance Française Toronto. Lorraine Klaasen is a South African born Township music singer and actress based in London, Ontario, Canada. Lorraine is the daughter of the legendary South African Jazz singer, …