Jupiter & Okwess: Jul 8, 2023
Batuki Music Society in association with The Beat Network and Wavelength present the Toronto debut of Jupiter & Okwess at Lee’s Palace on Saturday July 8th! Get ready to experience the electrifying energy of Jupiter …
Fantahun Shewankochew Album Release Concert: Jun 16, 2023
Ethiopian-Canadian musician Fantahun Shewankochew is set to release his new album, Lemen, at the Alliance Francaise de Toronto theatre on Friday June 16th at 8 PM. Lemen?! (literally meaning Why) is a rediscovery of Ethio-jazz, …
Rumba – Soul of Congo: May 20, 2023
Batuki Music Society presents a special concert, Rumba: Soul of Congo at the Paradise Theatre on Saturday May 20th. The concert features an all-star cast of musicians, singers, dancers and songwriters based in Montreal, Toronto …
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 …