{"id":2940,"date":"2020-06-02T04:43:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T04:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.batukimusic.com\/site2\/?page_id=2940"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:20:31","slug":"eventspg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/batukimusic.com\/site2\/en\/eventspg\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Daby Tour\u00e9 & Kimi Djabat\u00e9: Apr 3, 2026<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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This is an evening with Daby Tour\u00e9 & Kimi Djabat\u00e9 presented by Small World Music and Batuki Music. Experience an intimate dialogue of West African... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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The Garifuna Collective with Special Guest Mis Blandine: Apr 2,<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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The Garifuna Collective has been a driving force in bringing the rich cultural heritage and music of the Garifuna people to a global audience for... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Media & Performance Readiness Workshop<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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In March 2026, Batuki Music Society hosted a Media and Performance Readiness Workshop facilitated by Ann MacKeigan of Campus Media. This was to help artists... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Thiante – Spiritual Senegal: Feb 28, 2026<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Join us for an evening of captivating rhythms, stirring vocals, and mesmerizing movement, and experience Senegalese traditions as they are lived and felt \u2014 alive,... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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KUUMBA Festival 2026 – Black History Month Afro-Franco Music Showcase:<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Harbourfront Centre in association with Batuki Music Society presents a musical tribute to the cultures of Francophone artists from the African continent, featuring music from... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Djely Tapa: Feb 7, 2026<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Toronto present Djely Tapa on Sat Feb 7, 2026. Originally from Western Mali, Djely Tapa is a singer-songwriter... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Hugh’s Room Live Discoveries Vol.8 with Musical Host Batuki Music,<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society Line-Up Discoveries Vol.8 Live Concert on Thursday January 26, 2026. Batuki Music Society is an incorporated non-profit community-based organization that promotes African... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Rythm Section Band: Dec 20, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents an evening of Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeat music featuring the Rhythm Section Band on Saturday December 20 at It’s OK Studio,... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango African Orchestra & Friends: Nov 15, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Enjoy the sensational sounds of Okavango African Orchestra & Friends at It’s Ok Studio on Saturday November 15, 2025. 8pm: DJ Moussa spins a diverse... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Workshops: Balafon with Adama Daou & Tama with Pape N’diaye:<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Come and learn to play the balafon and tama instruments from West Africa in these hands on all-ages workshops. Balafon with Adama Daou: 1 –... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Francophonie en Fete: Sep 12 – 27, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Check out our friends at Francophonie en f\u00eate in Toronto who are proud to present their festival, Toronto’s annual World Music festival, a celebration of... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Festival 2025 Live<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Habari Africa Live Festival 2025 at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto\u00a0 Much awaited LIVE festival, great for the whole family! Batuki Music Society... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Coup de Coeur: Jun 14, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Hugh’s Room Live presents Coup de Coeur in association with Batuki Music Society.\u00a0 Coup de Coeur is a new group based in Montreal, QC, curated... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Njacko Backo & Kalimbas at Work Album Release Concert: May<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Njacko Backo & Kalimbas At Work Celebrate the Release of “Mieux Vaut Tard Que Jamais \/ Better Late Than Never” on Saturday May 31, 2025... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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L\u00e9onie Langa: Apr 26, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Toronto present L\u00e9onie Langa on Sat Apr 26, 2025. Originally from Eastern Cameroon, L\u00e9onie Langa is a young... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Dobet Gnahor\u00e9 & Okavango African Orchestra: Apr 24, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Our friends at TO Live present Dobet Gnahor\u00e9 & Okavango African Orchestra!\u00a0 African singer, dancer, songwriter, and percussionist Dobet Gnahor\u00e9 is known for her dynamic... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Anjelique Kidjo: Mar 25, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Check out what’s up by our friends at Koerner Hall: African Music icon\u2026 Five-time Grammy Award winner \u2026 one of the most extraordinary voices in... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Samba Tour\u00e9: Feb 23, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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The Aga Khan Museum in association with Batuki Music Society present Samba Tour\u00e9 on Feb 23, 2025 at 7pm. Experience the soul-stirring rhythms of Samba... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Ces\u00e1ria \u00c9vora Orchestra: Feb 22, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Koerner Hall in association with Batuki Music Society presents the Ces\u00e1ria \u00c9vora Orchestra. The Orchestra brings together the cream of Cape-Verdean musicianship and vocalists to... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Coup de C\u0153ur: Feb 8, 2025<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Toronto present Coup de Coeur on Saturday February 8 at the Spadina Theatre at 8:00 PM. Coup de... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango African Orchestra: Dec 20, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Enjoy the sensational sounds of Okavango African Orchestra at the Redwood Theatre on Friday December 20th. Come and celebrate with Okavango African Orchestra with Special... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Thandiswa Mazwai & Special Guest Kunle: Nov 16, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Koerner Hall in association with Batuki Music Society presents South African sensation Thandiswa Mazwai. \u201cSouth Africa\u2019s finest female contemporary singer\u201d (The Guardian) Thandiswa Mazwai brings... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Acoustic Africa: Oct 25, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents \u2018Acoustic Africa\u2019, a concert series that showcases established and emerging artists based in the city that perform African music. The artists... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Festival 2024 Live<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Habari Africa Live Festival 2024 Fri Aug 9, 7 – 11 pmSat Aug 10, 12 – 11 pmSun Aug 11, 12 – 7 pmat Harbourfront... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Alkebulan: A Musical African Tale: Jun 22, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Alkebulan: A Musical African Tale is a timeless love story about a woman whose life and migration cross the African continent. Her physical, spiritual and... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Zale Seck: May 25, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society in partnership with Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Toronto presents Zale Seck. Zale Seck is a singer, songwriter, musician, and dancer, who has notably played... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Continuum: Nurturing the Next Generation – 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Are you an African-Canadian youth aged 16 to 25 years? Would you like to be part of a mentoring program that will help you reach... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Oumou Sangar\u00e9: Apr 20, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Check out this event by our friends at Koerner Hall: Hailed as “one of the great queens of Malian music” (Rolling Stone), charismatic Grammy and... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Apr 6, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Check out this event by our friends at Koerner Hall: The Grammy Award-winning South African acapella ensemble, which blasted to stardom on Paul Simon’s album... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Sona Jobarteh & Taj Mahal: Mar 9, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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\u00a0 Check out this event by our friends at Koerner Hall: Africa’s first female griot kora player makes her Koerner Hall debut with one of... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Alpha Yaya Diallo: Feb 24, 2024<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society in partnership with Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Toronto presents Alpha Yaya Diallo. Guitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo, from Guinea in West Africa, has... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango African Orchestra Live Concert: Dec 2, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Enjoy the sensational sounds of Okavango African Orchestra at the Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. E. Toronto on Saturday December 2, 2023. Come and celebrate... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Acoustic Africa: Sep 29, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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  Batuki Music presents Acoustic Africa featuring DJ Moussa, Adam Solomon, Mambo Chivero, Haiba, Tichaona Maredza, Hassan El Hadi, C\u00e9lia Neplaz, Dieufaite Charles DATE: Friday... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Festival 2023 Live<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Habari Africa Live Festival 2023 Fri Aug 11, 7 – 11 pmSat Aug 12, 12 – 11 pmSun Aug 13, 12 – 7 pmat Harbourfront... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Jupiter & Okwess: Jul 8, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Fantahun Shewankochew Album Release Concert: Jun 16, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Rumba – Soul of Congo: May 20, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Ilam: May 13, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Toronto present ILAM on Saturday May 13.ILAM believes that music is universal and that it transcends languages. He sings... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Somi: Feb 24, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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\u00a0 Koerner Hall in association with Batuki Music Society presents Somi.\u00a0Grammy Award nominated vocalist Somi\u2019s album, Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba, \u201cseeks to not... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Cheikh Ibra Fam: Feb 18, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Small World Music \u00a0present The New Sound of Senegal in association with Batuki Music\u00a0Cheikh Ibra Fam is a multidimensional artist whose nearly 15 year career... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Naxx Bitota Live: Feb 4, 2023<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Imarhan Live: Oct 15, 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Francophonie en Fete: Sep 15 – 25, 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Festival 2022 Live<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Habari Africa Live Festival 2022 Fri Aug 5, 6 – 11 pmSat Aug 6, 12 – 11 pmSun Aug 7, 12 – 7 pmat Harbourfront... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Meta & The Cornerstones: Aug 27, 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Derek Gripper Live: Jul 17, 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Emmanuel Jal Shangah Live: Jul 7, 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Karibuni Africa Virtual Series 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Virtual Series 2022 Twice per month from January to June 2022 Join us on YouTube for a dance, a listen and a chat. Subscribe to... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Lorraine Klaasen: Apr 23, 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Event presented in partnership with Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Toronto. Lorraine Klaasen\u00a0is a South African born Township music singer and actress based in London, Ontario, Canada. Lorraine... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Tribute to Jewel Ackah: Mar 25, 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Adama Daou: Feb 19, 2022<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Toronto present Adama Daou, a Malian musician from the city of Mopti, he developed his skills in African... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango African Orchestra: Dec 4, 2021<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Enjoy the sensational sounds of Okavango African Orchestra and the \u2018African Without Borders\u2019 concert at Alliance Francaise Toronto on Saturday December 4, 2021 at 9:00... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Songs of My Mother: Oct 15, 2021<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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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,... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Virtual Festival 2021<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Habari Africa Virtual Festival 2021 August 13 – 27, 2021 Daily 8PM Join us on YouTube for a dance, a listen and a chat. Subscribe... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Coup De Coeur Virtual Concert: Apr 24, 2021<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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DATE:\u00a0Saturday 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... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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From Africa: A Celebration for Black History Month Virtual<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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DATE: Streams at 12 PM ET on Sat, Feb 27, 2021 VENUE: Virtual Concert on Aga Khan Museum\u2019s Facebook page PRICE: FREE Celebrate songs and... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Spiritual Mbira ft Stella Chiweshe Virtual Concert: Dec 27, 2020<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Our last event of 2020! DATE: Sun Dec 27, 2020 @ 8 pm VENUE:\u00a0Virtual Concert coming to you direct at our Facebook and YouTube pages... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Blaise LaBamba & Kotakoli Virtual Concert: Nov 7, 2020<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Get Tickets Batuki Music Society and Alliance Francaise Toronto present a virtual concert featuring Blaise La Bamba and Kotakoli on Saturday November 7th, 2020 at... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Virtual Festival 2020<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Habari Africa Virtual Festival 2020 Watch it here or on YouTube Let’s take a look back on Habari Africa Virtual Festival 2020 featuring Okavango African... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Njacko Backo & Kalimbas at Work Album Release: Feb 29,<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Njacko Backo announces the launch of \u00c0 Tous Les Enfants De La Terre with his new band Kalimbas At Work on February 29\u00a0 Njacko Backo\u2019s... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Faces of Africa Photo Exhibition: Feb 1 – 28, 2020<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Toronto – Centre culturel present “Faces of Africa” Photo Exhibition presented by Nadine McNulty. \u201cHaving travelled over the... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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\u00c9lage Diouf: Feb 1, 2020<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Francaise Toronto present 1, 2020 at Alliance Francaise Theatre at 9 PM. Master percussionist, Senegalese-born singer-songwriter and performer \u00c9lage Diouf... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango In Oakville: Feb 22, 2020<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Winners of the 2017 JUNO Award for Best World Music Album, Okavango brings together traditional music and instruments of several African cultures to create a... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Grooz: Nov 16, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and the Alliance Francaise present Grooz on Saturday November 16, 2019 at the Alliance Francaise Theatre in Toronto at 9:00 PM. Singer,... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Batuki Concert Season 2019-2020<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Concert Season 2019-2020 In collaboration with Alliance Fran\u00e7aise An exciting season with several concerts paired with a photo exhibit. We hope to see you... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango African Orchestra: Nov 9, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Enjoy the unique and sensational rhythms of the Okavango African Orchestra \u2014 a Juno award-winning ensemble, featuring eight African-born musicians, playing multiple instruments, and singing... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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The Maghreb Project: Nov 2, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Groove to the desert beats of a nine-piece ensemble that brings to life North Africa\u2019s Sahara region, crossing cultural borders and genres. Each member of... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Emmanuel Jal: Sep 28, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Sat Sept 28 8pm Tickets, $30 going fast! Grab yours while you can! Click here for tickets: The energized beats of Emmanuel Jal Emmanuel Jal... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Festival at Harbourfront: Aug 9 – 11, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society is proud to present the sixth edition of the Habari Africa Festival from Friday August 9 \u2013 11, 2019. This multi-disciplinary African... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango In Markham: Oct 18, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Okavango African Orchestra Friday, October 18, 2019 | 8 PM | \u201cIt\u2019s obvious that Okavango respects the continent\u2019s myriad musical traditions. It\u2019s in the glorious... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Sixth Annual Habari Africa Festival 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society is proud to present the sixth annual Habari Africa Festival from Friday August 9 to Sunday August 11, 2019 at Harbourfront Centre... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Femi Kuti: Jun 23, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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http:\/\/torontojazz.com\/artist\/femi-kuti Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Tue Jun 23 9:00pm Opera House Buy Tickets: https:\/\/secure.ticketpro.ca\/<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango @ Alliance Francaise: Jun 14, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Okavango African Orchestra will perform at the Alliance Francaise Theatre on Friday June 14, 2019 at 9 PM. Multiple instruments, ten languages, and seven countries... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Salamate Gnawa: Apr 27, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Francaise Toronto present Salamate Gnawa on Saturday April 27th at Alliance Francaise Theatre, 24 Spadina Road at 9 PM. Salamate... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Carine au Micro: Mar 23, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Francaise Toronto \u00a0present Carine au Micro on Saturday March 23 at Alliance Francaise Theatre, 24 Spadina Road at 9 PM.... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Black History Month Concert @ Alliance Francaise: Feb 2, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Black History Month Concert featuring Les Fr\u00e8res Cissoko Bannaya Family on Saturday February 2 at Alliance Francaise Toronto Batuki Music Society and Alliance Francaise Toronto... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Les Fr\u00e8res Cissoko Bannaya: Feb 2, 2019<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Toronto – Centre culturel present , featuring Noumoucounda, Sadio and Fa, multi-instrumentalists, masters of kora and percussion, they... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Blandine, Fatoumata Kouyat\u00e9 & Mabinty Sylla: Oct 18, 2018<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Blandine + Fatoumata Kouyat\u00e9 + Mabinty Sylla Presented by Batuki Music Society, Lulaworld Lula Music and Arts Centre and Polyphonic Ground. Doors: 7:00 PM Concert:... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Festival @ Harbourfront: Aug 10 – 12, 2018<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents: Habari Africa Festival at Harbourfront Centre Batuki Music Society is proud to present the fifth edition of the Habari Africa Festival... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango African Orchestra, Winner of the 2017 JUNO: Feb 3,<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Alliance Francaise Toronto celebrate Black History Month with a special concert featuring Okavango African Orchestra, winner of the 2017 JUNO Award... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Music of Mali by Trio Da Kali: Oct 14, 2017<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Saturday, October 14, 8 pm $40, $36 Friends Discover the West African griot tradition of storytelling through words and music with Trio Da Kali, dubbed... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Beny Esguerra & New Tradition\/ Matatu Express\/ Future Primitive: 2017<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Uma Nota Culture mix pan-African traditions with the sounds of South, Central and North America in our second Polyphonic Ground concert.... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Nuit Africaine: Grand Spectacle Okavango: 2017<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Habari Africa Festival: Aug 11 – 13, 2017<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents: Habari Africa Festival at Harbourfront Centre Batuki Music Society is proud to present the fourth annual Habari Africa Festival from Friday... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Diely Mory Tounkara: Feb 11, 2017<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Diely Mori Tounkara   Batuki Music Society and the Alliance Francaise de Toronto are proud to present Malian kora master Diely Mori Tounkara on Saturday... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Full Schedule: Habari Africa Festival, 2016<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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\u00a0Friday August 12, 2016 Visual Arts \u2013 Marilyn Brewer Community Space Friday August 12: 7:00 \u2013 10:00 pm Migration: a place-less place Filled with old... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Schedule: Habari Africa Festival 2016<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society Presents: Habari Africa Festival At Harbourfront Centre. Batuki Music Society and Harbourfront Centre present the third annual Habari Africa Festival from Friday... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango African Orchestra CD Release: Feb 27, 2016<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society is proud to present the Okavango African Orchestra CD release concert at the Ada Slaight Hall, Daniel’s Spectrum on Saturday, February 27,... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Krar Collective: Oct 4, 2015<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Part of the Small World Music Festival presented in association with Batuki Music Society Dinner Reservations guarantee seating: 416-588-0307 Krar Collective will serve up mind-blowing... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Vieux Farka Tour\u00e9: Oct 1, 2015<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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~ 14th Annual Small World Music Festival\u00a0 ~ Presented in association with Batuki Music Society **IMPORTANT NOTICE – Due to unforseen circumstances Julia Easterlin will... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Donn\u00e9 Roberts at Alliance Francaise: Oct 2, 2015<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE \u00a0 Concert Donn\u00e9 Roberts Vendredi 2 octobre, 2015 20h Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Toronto 24 Spadina Road Toronto, ON M5R 2S7 Cette saison,... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Festival: Aug 14 – 16, 2015<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Sounds of Saba: Mar 7, 2015<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents the Sounds of Saba featuring Fantahun Shewankochew with guest Netsanet Mellesse at the Alliance Francaise de Toronto Theatre on Saturday March... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Spiritual Songs of Sub-Saharan Africa: Feb 14, 2015<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society Presents: Spiritual Songs of Sub-Saharan Africa. Batuki Music Society presents a special concert for Black History Month featuring traditional African music rooted... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Habari Africa Festival: Jul 18 – 20, 2014<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Exploring Manhood: Oct 5, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Saturday, OCTOBER 5, 2013 1:30 to 3:30 PM FREE Trinity-St Paul’s United Church THE CHAPEL 427 Bloor Street West Batuki Music Society proudly presents A... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango at Harbourfront: Sep 1, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Jewel Ackah \/ Adam Solomon Trio: Aug 29, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presentsa Back-To-School Special Double Bill Highlife legend JEWEL ACKAH “The Professor” ADAM SOLOMON TRIO Thursday, AUGUST 29, 2013 entry 7:00 PM |... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Tal National: Sep 26, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Okavango @ Afrofest: Jul 7, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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African Guitar Summit: Jun 27, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Okavango @ Lula: Jun 6, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Summer Festa: Bonga & Don Kikas: May 25, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Lulaworld: EthioJazz: May 10, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Friday, MAY 10, 2013 entry 7 PM, show 8-9:30 PM $15 @ door $49 dinner package available. \u00a0Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto reserve... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Afrafranto: Aug 30, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Thursday, APRIL 25, 2013 – entry 8 PM, show 9 PM $15 @ door \u00a0Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto reserve for dinner to... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Achilla Orru: Apr 7, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents a Tribute to the King of Lokembe Achilla Orru Apaa-Idomo Sunday, April 7, 2013 entry 7 PM | show 8 PM... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Kae Sun: Mar 14, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents KAE SUN launching live: Ship and The Globe, the first single off his upcoming album AFRIYIE opening: Ayo Leilani and Jamilah... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Lorraine Klaasen: A Tribute To Miriam Makeba: Feb 23, 2013<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents LORRAINE KLAASEN A Tribute To Miriam Makeba Lorraine Klaasen is one of the few South African artists who have preserved the... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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West African Summit: Nov 16, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents Alpha Yaya Diallo\u2019s WEST AFRICAN SUMMIT le sommet ouest africain Alpha Yaya Diallo\u2019s West African Summit is a music and dance... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Diblo Dibala & Matchatcha: Jul 22, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Afrique Nouvelle Musique present the legendary Congolese\u00a0 SOUKOUS GUITAR SUPERSTAR with his amazing musicians and dancers Sunday, July 22, 2012 entry... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Wake Up Madagascar: Jul 17, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Cumbancha in association with Lula Lounge present A magical concert experience with a mission: To end illegal logging in the rainforests... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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AFRICA UP CLOSE: Ruth Mathiang: Jul 6, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Friday, JULY 6, 2012 | show 8-11 PM $10 @ door | sorry, no advance ticketing: NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) please arrive... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Abyssinian Roots: Feb 11, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Assembled by the Batuki Music Society, this unique ensemble, featuring some of the hottest expatriates coming out of Addis Ababa\u2019s nightclub and culture scene, paints... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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AFRICA UP CLOSE: Tich Maredza Band: Jun 1, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Friday, JUNE 1, 2012 | show 8-11 PM $10 @ door | sorry, no advance ticketing: \u00a0NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) please arrive... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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AFRICA UP CLOSE: Afrafranto: May 4, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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\u00a0 Friday, MAY 4, 2012 | show 8-11 PM $10 @ door | sorry, not available in advance: \u00a0NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter)... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Cheikh L\u00f4: Senegal’s Mystic Troubadour: Apr 25, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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\u00a0“In Baye Fall, we have something called a jarasse…. the multicoloured clothes that I wear most of the time… the music on this album is... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Bombino: Saharan Guitar Storm: Apr 12, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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CANCELLED: we regret to inform you that due to visa complications, the band was unable to enter Canada for this show, and apologize for any... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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AFRICA UP CLOSE: Tapa Diarra: Apr 6, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Friday, APRIL 6, 2012 | show 8-11 PM $10 @ door | sorry, not available in advance: \u00a0NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) please... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Wazimbo & Orchestra Marrabenta de Toronto: Mar 8, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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the Golden Voice of Mozambique, the magical Marrabenta style… direct from Maputo… first tour in Canada! Thursday, March 8, 2012 | show 9:00 PM Lula... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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AFRICA UP CLOSE: Madagascar Slim: Mar 2, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Malagasy guitar Maestro & Multiple Juno award winner… Friday, MARCH 2, 2012 | show 8-10 PM NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) launching… AFRICA... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Ethiopia: A Musical Perspective: Feb 11, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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To celebrate Black History Month, the rich musical traditions of \u201cAbyssinia\u201d or present day Ethiopia… \u00a0a comprehensive look at the country\u2019s musical forms:the monochord music... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Kinobe & The African Sensation: Jan 29, 2012<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Steeped in the music of his homeland, with ears and heart open to the pulse of the world, Kinobe and The African Sensation share the... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Highlife Help: Dec 11, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Flood Relief for BAPMAF (the Bokoor African Popular Music Archives Foundation) a benefit concert featuring AFRAFRANTO Canada\u2019s kings of highlife and palm wine music Sunday... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Bassekou Kouyat\u00e9 & Ngoni Ba: Nov 27, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents BASSEKOU KOUYAT\u00c9 & NGONI BA Mali\u2019s Bassekou Kouyat\u00e9 & Ngoni Ba have deep roots in the griot tradition. The ngoni drives... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Kabako Benkadi: Oct 8, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Sani-Abu School for African and Contemporary Dance (SSACD) and Batuki Music Society present IJO VUDU DANCE in concert: Kabako Benkadi (Powerful Unity) A Celebration of... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Sidi Tour\u00e9: Sep 29, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Small World Music Society present Sidi Tour\u00e9 Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Lula Lounge “Sidi Tour\u00e9 is a worthy successor... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Donn\u00e9 Roberts: Sep 23, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and the Gladstone Hotel present DONN\u00c9 ROBERTS Friday, September 23, 2011 The World Concert Series Relaunches the Melody Bar! Donn\u00e9 Roberts is... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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\u2018MSAADA\u2019 for East Africa Relief: Aug 25, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents \u2018MSAADA\u2019 for East Africa Relief Benefit Concert Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the Lula Lounge \u2018MSAADA\u2019 – ‘HELP’ (in Kiswahili, widely... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Stella Chiweshe: Aug 21, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents Ambuya Stella Chiweshe and the Chivanhu Band Sunday, August 21, 2011 at the Lula Lounge The Mbira Queen of Zimbabwe The... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Kabakuwo: Jun 30, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents KABAKUWO Thursday June 30, 2011 at the Lula Lounge West African Mandinka Music The Mandinka Empire was one of the most... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Sonia Aimy: Jul 1, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and the Gladstone Hotel present SONIA AIMY Friday, July 1st, 2011 The World Concert Series celebrates Canada Day! With a velvety voice... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Mansa Sissoko: Jun 3, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and the Gladstone Hotel present music from Mali featuring kora virtuoso and griot Mansa Sissoko accompanied by Kassoum Diamoutene on bala Friday,... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Anastasio & Zalang: May 6, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and the Gladstone Hotel present music from Equatorial Guinea featuring Anastasio and Zalang Band Friday, MAY 6th, 2011 Ever heard music from... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango: An African Orchestra: Apr 15, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents Okavango: An African Orchestra April 15, 2011 at the Gladstone Hotel. Fresh off their triumphant debut, Okavango: An African Orchestra returns... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Daniel Nebiat: Apr 1, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and the Gladstone Hotel present Daniel Nebiat Friday, APRIL 1st, 2011 Born and raised in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, Daniel Nebiat... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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ETHIO T.O.: Mar 25, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Friday March 25, 2011 \u2022 The Music Gallery presents ETHIO T.O. Featuring Girma Woldemichael\u2019s Ethio Fidel + Canaille with Isla CraigPart of the New World SeriesToronto... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Tiken Jah Fakoly: Mar 9, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society and Small World Music are proud to present the Toronto premiere of TIKEN JAH FAKOLY Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Lula... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Okavango: An African Orchestra: Feb 25, 2011<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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When: February 25, 2011 at 8pm. Where: Glenn Gould – (CBC) at 250 Front St. West, Toronto. Admission: $25 tickets on sale at Glenn Gould... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Mighty Popo CD Launch “Gakondo”: Nov 11, 2010<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Batuki Music Society presents Mighty Popo\u2019s CD launch on Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at the Lula Lounge at 9 pm. Mighty Popo\u2019s latest recording \u2018Gakondo\u2019,... ...<\/p>MORE ⇒<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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