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, …
Tribute to Jewel Ackah: Mar 25, 2022
Batuki Music Society presents an evening of highlife music with a Tribute to Jewel Ackah, the King of Highlife, featuring his son, Kofi Ackah with the Butterfly Band. Jewel Ackah was a popular singer, drummer …
Adama Daou: Feb 19, 2022
Batuki Music Society and Alliance Française de Toronto present Adama Daou, a Malian musician from the city of Mopti, he developed his skills in African percussion (djembe, dundun, calabash and balafon) by participating in traditional …
Okavango African Orchestra: Dec 4, 2021
Enjoy the sensational sounds of Okavango African Orchestra and the ‘African Without Borders’ concert at Alliance Francaise Toronto on Saturday December 4, 2021 at 9:00 pm. Multiple instruments, languages, and countries define Okavango African Orchestra, …
Songs of My Mother: Oct 15, 2021
DATE: Friday October 15, 2021, 8 pmDOORS: 7:15 pm (please arrive 45 minutes before show time to allow for COVID-19 screening)ADMISSION: $40 regular, $36 Friends, $30 students and seniors. Includes same-day Museum admission. Tickets are general admission: …
Coup De Coeur Virtual Concert: Apr 24, 2021
DATE: Saturday April 28th, 2021, 8:00 PMVENUE: Virtual Concert on Alliance Francaise Toronto’s Facebook & YouTube and right here on Batuki Music websiteDONATION: Please support us here Batuki Music Society and Alliance Francaise Toronto present a …
From Africa: A Celebration for Black History Month Virtual Concert: Feb 27, 2021
DATE: Streams at 12 PM ET on Sat, Feb 27, 2021 VENUE: Virtual Concert on Aga Khan Museum’s Facebook page PRICE: FREE Celebrate songs and stories illuminating Africa’s astounding cultural diversity and world-shaping creative impact. …
Spiritual Mbira ft Stella Chiweshe Virtual Concert: Dec 27, 2020
Our last event of 2020! DATE: Sun Dec 27, 2020 @ 8 pm VENUE: Virtual Concert coming to you direct at our Facebook and YouTube pages and here on our web site. Join us in sending …