BadBadNotGood make expansive music that straddles the line between '70s soul-jazz, alternative hip-hop, and experimental electronica

Jully Black is 'Canada's Queen of R&B/Soul' and a true Canadian icon.

This new iteration of the Anomalie project is a dream come true - twelve exceptionally gifted musicians will join the four members of the core Anomalie band for an electrifying performance.

Pegged as Canada’s breakout alt-diva, Begonia has built a legion of fans online and at her legendary live shows. She was nominated for a JUNO Award and longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize.

A natural-born vocalist, soul singer and songwriter, Clerel grew up listening to music from his parents’ record collection, which ranged from church hymns and afrobeat to French chanson.

Kollage is Canada’s premiere hard-bop band, having earned praise for preserving the jazz tradition and providing a platform for some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians.

KUNÉ brings together eleven artists who exchange and merge their different cultures in their work, contributing to create a distinctive sound.

Singer Lorraine Klaasen is one of the few South African artists who have preserved the classic sound of ‘Township Music'; she has electrified audiences worldwide.

Malika Tirolien is a Guadeloupean vocalist, producer and songwriter whose music showcases a new genre called HighSoul, mixing Jazz, R&B, Soul and Hip Hop.

Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist and philanthropist.

re.verse is a dynamic collective of multi-instrumentalists & producers based in Toronto. Phoenix Pagliacci is an artist and activist, who began her artistic journey at the age of 6.

Swingao is a brand new, international Brazilian jazz project. With musicians born around the globe, we play music fostered by a mutual love of samba, chorro, and bossa nova.

Toronto-based 2x Juno Award nominee and Soul music power house Tanika Charles has slowly but surely inserted herself as a staple of the genre both at home and abroad.

This new Toronto-based ensemble plays a mashup of funk, jazz and globally-influenced music, with captivating melodies and infectious beats inspired by Ghanaian folk songs alongside original repertoire

Time Warp is an iconic quartet in Canadian jazz, having forged a unique style and original repertoire, drawing on musical and cultural influences from around the world.

A Fantástica Bateria from Samba Toronto, is Canada’s premiere Brazilian Bateria ensemble, a professional group of drummers, instrumentalists, singers and dancers.

Aline Homzy is an award-winning violinist and composer. Praised as one of Canada’s finest jazz violinists, she has performed and/or recorded with Danilo Perez, Munir Hossn and The Weather Station.

Allison Au is a JUNO award-winning Canadian saxophonist, composer and arranger, recognized by SFJAZZ’s 2018 list of "10 Rising Instrumentalists You Should Know.”

Andrew Stewart has become an integral part of Canada’s jazz and world music scenes, with a sound that reimagines the Caribbean Jazz tradition through a North American urban sensibility.

Asiko Afrobeat Ensemble is a 10 piece all-original afrobeat band rooted in the greats like Fela Kuti, King Sunny Adé and Ebo Taylor.

Each year the Big Band Slam brings together high school bands from across the Greater Toronto Area for a special performance with a guest artist - this year, Tara Davidson.

Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian Brass landscape, with their polished, high-energy sound

Charlotte McAfee-Brunner and Her Fireflies is a tightly-knit jazz quartet bursting with some of Toronto's hottest young talents.

The Chris Gale Trio features three friends, is Chris Gale (tenor saxophone), Chris Banks (bass), and Morgan Childs (drums) active for many years together in various other projects.

Corey Dawkins versatility, passion, and knowledge of music have allowed him to become one of Toronto’s finest in hip hop, house, neo-soul and more.

Guitarist Debi Botos has cultivated a sound that is both contemporary and an homage to the greats or Hungarian Gypsy music.

A “creative mastermind," Agile is a DJ, producer and songwriter with a style as diverse as the city he represents.

With over 20 years experience, few DJs can match DVS’s diversity, live remixing, and his uncanny ability to read a crowd.

John Kong is a Toronto-based DJ, curator, label owner, and record collector whose selections aim to take audiences on a musical journey that defies genre.

DJ MelBoogie is one of the country's best-known female DJs, acclaimed for her work on stage, in the community and throughout the music industry.

DJ Mela's innovative interpretations of soul music and her penchant for crate-digging deep cuts bring together a mélange of sound earmarked by soulful introspection and jazzy progressions.

DJ Nico has had a lifelong obsession with learning about artists, music scenes, zine culture, collecting vintage furniture, ephemera, vinyl, cassettes, and CDs.

Through years of touring around the world, across Canada, and collaborating with Award-winning performers, Eliana Cuevas has grown into an accomplished singer- songwriter and bandleader.

JUNO Award winner Ernesto Cervini is a sought-after drummer, composer and bandleader and an influential presence on Canada’s modern jazz scene and beyond

GARNETTA CROMWELL & DaGROOVMASTERS is a classic soulful blues band that delivers a high-energy show. A reflection of Canada's multicultural society, their upbeat music brings pure joy to all listeners

From jazz to soul, pop, and blues, three-time Juno Award Nominee Gavin Hope's rich voice and uplifting energized stage presence is always something to remember.

Canadian saxophonist/composer Jacob Chung is a dynamic young jazz musician whose commitment to swing has charmed audiences in his hometown Toronto and in New York City.

An internationally acclaimed musician, Five-time Juno Award winner Jane Bunnett is known for her creative integrity, improvisational daring, and courageous artistry.

Jerus Nazdaq has gained a certain underground notoriety in Toronto, with styles ranging from dubstep, bass, dub, progressive, psytech and organic house often tinged with certain tropical flavours.

Led by Juno-nominated, Trinidadian-born saxophonist Jesse Ryan, Kaiso Street Collective is a new ensemble composed of some of Toronto’s most exciting improvisers and composers.

Jonah Yano is the Hiroshima born, Montreal based singer-songwriter, whose journey into music began with recording music using his cellphone in 2016.

Juana Hermida is a music programer, artist liaison, community connector, festival coordinator, producer and vinyl selectress whose perspective straddles multiple worlds.

Kyla Charter's musical approach weaves her remarkable gift as a storyteller with a capella vocal percussion, and dynamic rock, R&B and folk melodic aesthetics.

Lauren Falls is a sought-after bassist, composer, and bandleader who over the last decade has been making her mark both on the Toronto and New York jazz scenes

The Magnolia Brass Band of Toronto is a traditional New Orleans style street parade band, playing around southern Ontario for over forty years.

This exciting group of all-stars is a JUNO nominated, Jazz-Fusion unit out of Toronto, helmed by drummer/composer/leader, Mark Kelso.

Singer, Composer, Percussionist and Bandleader, Marta Elena, belongs to a generation of Cuban musicians who are honouring the Afro-Latin musical roots while looking for new ways to express the music.

Powerhouse multi-hyphenate and Canada’s Queen of Boogie. Her take on Modern Boogie and 80’s inspired funk have landed her features in publications, film and tv, garnering her fans around the world.

Over 30 years of performance worldwide has earned Michael Shand his place in the upper echelon of keyboardists in all of Canada

Nastasia Y [nas-TA-s’yah] is a Ukrainian-born pop-jazz artist based in Toronto, Canada. This multilingual singer & keyboardist seamlessly blends her Slavic roots with contemporary ideals.

Nicky Schrire is a British/South African vocalist and composer based in Toronto who's "got her own thing, and it’s very much worth listening to.”

Pan Fantasy is Toronto's most dynamic steel band experience - these seven-time Panorama champions have played for audiences all over the world and are sure to keep you moving and grooving.

Paul Chin is a lifelong student, lover, and explorer of music - his writing and production reflect the ways his study of musical styles and traditions have cemented his unique sonic voice.

Dance to the traditional sounds of Ross Wooldridge's septet along with Canada's Sweetheart of Swing, Alex Pangman.

Samuel’s personal sound is a fusion of funk, soul, R&B and smooth jazz influenced by his West-African and Jamaican roots.

The Scott/Grant 5 spans diverse experiences and explores divergent musical points of view. They are making their Festival debut!

SHOUT! the band is a one of a kind party and brass band, combining lush traditions of brass band and dance music from New Orleans and Latin America with modern music.

So Long Seven is a delicious mix of jazz, classical, blues, folk, and music from around the world - a funky, relentless force and an atmospheric cornucopia of sound.

Inspired by the dirty jazz sample sound of 90s east coast hip hop and revered for their methodically curated sets, SDTW is keeping audiences on their toes and excited for what’s next.

The Heavyweights Brass Band hits hard with its seasoned blend of groove, energy, virtuosity, and originality!

The award-winning instrumentalist of Antiguan and Barbudan descent treats the steelpan as a tool for engagement, anchoring her artistry in a profound, community-centered musical tradition.

The Nimmons Tribute Band honours the legacy of Canada’s jazz legend Phil Nimmons O.C., O. Ont., who celebrates his 100th birthday this June.

The Ostara Project, spear-headed by award-winning musicians Jodi Proznick and Amanda Tosoff, is a jazz super-group that showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz.

The Robert Lee Group is a unique project consisting of original compositions inspired by Korean folk stories and poetry, spanning various fantasy and romantic narratives.

Each year, the Toronto Blues Society searches Southern Ontario for undiscovered blues stars of the future. Hear this year's six selected finalists!

Trash Panda Brass is a new and exciting voice in the Toronto brass band scene, playing upbeat and fun loving tunes, and paying homage to quintessential queer hits and icons.

Viva Mexico Mariachi proudly promotes Mexican Traditions in Toronto since 2001, bringing together different backgrounds to perform a variety of musical genres and delight multicultural audiences.