We are delighted to invite you to a special celebration of the Collingwood Music Festival’s journey through the years. Since the very first notes were played, the festival has been a tapestry of unforgettable performances and community spirit, and we are now bringing those memories to life through a curated Overview Exhibition. This unique showcase […]
Nhapitapi - a Shona word meaning "sweet sounds" - is a dynamic six-piece ensemble of Zimbabwean musicians, singers, and dancers who bring an irresistible energy to the stage. Their music is a kaleidoscopic journey that expertly weaves ancestral rhythms with contemporary African diasporic flavors. Grounded in the healing and sacred sounds of the mbira (thumb […]
From Toronto to Seville: Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a Toronto-based ensemble renowned for a high-energy fusion of Flamenco dance and music, Sephardic love songs, and Balkan dance tunes. Performing in over 20 languages, the group blends traditional material with lyrical original melodies, utilizing an eclectic array of instruments including Flamenco guitar, Middle Eastern darbuka, […]
(Photo credit: Tahila Mintz) KONTIWENNENHA:WI-AHKWESAHSNE WOMEN SINGERS Bear Fox, Iawentas Nanticoke, Tekonwakwenni Nanticoke, Elizabeth Nanticoke Sisters, aunties, daughters, mothers and grandmothers from the Wolf Clan family of the Kanienkehaka Nation. Women holding a great responsibility of sharing traditional teachings and the protection and preservation of the language and the stories of past generations through their […]
Experience an unforgettable evening in the heart of Creemore as the Kindred Spirits Orchestra brings beloved songs from Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera to life under the summer sky. Enjoy the magic of live symphonic music, soaring vocals, and timeless melodies in a breathtaking outdoor setting. Bring your family, your picnic blanket, and […]
Learning to sing gospel music more authentically is easier when you understand where this music comes from. Discover the key elements of authentic gospel music performance practice from the Artistic Director of the Juno award-winning Toronto Mass Choir. This workshop is helpful for those who are looking for a ‘way in’ to this exciting genre.The […]