AFRICA UP CLOSE: Ruth Mathiang: Jul 6, 2012
Friday, JULY 6, 2012 | show 8-11 PM $10 @ door | sorry, no advance ticketing: NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) please arrive early for dinner seating, open at 7 PM AFRICA UP …
Abyssinian Roots: Feb 11, 2012
Assembled by the Batuki Music Society, this unique ensemble, featuring some of the hottest expatriates coming out of Addis Ababa’s nightclub and culture scene, paints a vibrant portrait of Ethiopian musical forms: the monochord music …
AFRICA UP CLOSE: Tich Maredza Band: Jun 1, 2012
Friday, JUNE 1, 2012 | show 8-11 PM $10 @ door | sorry, no advance ticketing: NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) please arrive early for dinner seating, open at 7 PM AFRICA UP …
AFRICA UP CLOSE: Afrafranto: May 4, 2012
Friday, MAY 4, 2012 | show 8-11 PM $10 @ door | sorry, not available in advance: NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) please arrive early for dinner seating, open at 7 PM …
Cheikh Lô: Senegal’s Mystic Troubadour: Apr 25, 2012
« 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 a kind of jarasse…. » Cheikh Lô, liner notes to « Jamm« … …
Bombino: Saharan Guitar Storm: Apr 12, 2012
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 inconvenience. If you’ve bought tickets, refunds will be forthcoming. one …
AFRICA UP CLOSE: Tapa Diarra: Apr 6, 2012
Friday, APRIL 6, 2012 | show 8-11 PM $10 @ door | sorry, not available in advance: NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) please arrive early for dinner seating, open at 7 PM AFRICA …
Wazimbo & Orchestra Marrabenta de Toronto: Mar 8, 2012
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 Lounge 1585 Dundas St. West [ click here for more …
AFRICA UP CLOSE: Madagascar Slim: Mar 2, 2012
Malagasy guitar Maestro & Multiple Juno award winner… Friday, MARCH 2, 2012 | show 8-10 PM NOW Lounge 189 Church St (at Shuter) launching… AFRICA UP CLOSE: a Monthly Series in an intimate setting… every …
Ethiopia: A Musical Perspective: Feb 11, 2012
To celebrate Black History Month, the rich musical traditions of “Abyssinia” or present day Ethiopia… a comprehensive look at the country’s musical forms:the monochord music of the ‘Azmaris’ (story-telling and social commentary through song); the …