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Toronto's Musical Extravaganza: An Evening with Marjan Farsad, Anoushka Shankar, and Zakir Hussain

Toronto's vibrant music scene is set to be illuminated by the enchanting performances of Marjan Farsad, Anoushka Shankar, and Zakir Hussain. Audiences will embark on a transcendent musical journey with these world-renowned artists, each offering unique sounds and stories. From the soothing melodies of Marjan Farsad to the dynamic rhythms of Anoushka Shankar and the masterful percussion of Zakir Hussain, this series of events organized by Small World Music promises to be an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Jan 31, 2025

1. Marjan Farsad – Live in Toronto

With her soothing voice, Marjan Farsad will take you through a dream to a far away land.

Feb 6, 2025

Small World Music

Richmond Hill, ON · Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

2. Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar brings to Toronto a new band of musicians with whom she has carved out a new, multifaceted and dynamic sound as they perform music from her three newly-released mini-albums Chapter I: Forever, For Now, Chapter II: How Dark it Is Before Dawn, and marking the release of Chapter III: (Untitled) coming in March 2025, alongside thoroughly shaken-up, reinterpreted gems from her previous releases including the Grammy-nominated live album Between Us…

Mar 25, 2025

Small World Music

Toronto, ON · Massey Hall

3. Zakir Hussain – Masters Of Percussion

As a composer, he has scored music for numerous feature films, and has composed four concertos, enjoying premieres and acclaimed performances in India, Europe and in the USA by the National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center. He is the recipient of countless awards, including 5 Grammys, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Officier in France’s Order of Arts and Letters, and several honorary doctorates. Voted “Best Percussionist” by both the Downbeat Critics’ and Readers’ Polls and Modern Drummer’s Reader’s Poll over several years, including 2023, Zakir was honored with SFJazz’s Lifetime Achievement Award at their 2017 Gala for his “unparalleled contribution to the world of music”. In 2022, he was named the Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy.

Apr 5, 2025

Small World Music

Toronto, ON · Massey Hall

Conclusion

This season's musical offerings in Toronto will undoubtedly leave audiences enriched and inspired. The artistry of Marjan Farsad, Anoushka Shankar, and Zakir Hussain showcases the diverse sounds and profound stories that music can tell. Don't miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary journey, where each note played and every song sung brings us closer to understanding the universal language of music.

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