Diversité on Stage: Visual Report 2026
One stage. Many cultures. One audience.
August 29, 2026.
Small World Music Centre, Toronto.
Presented by Afrique Nouvelle Musique.
An intercultural music gathering
On August 29, 2026, Afrique Nouvelle Musique presented “Diversité en scène”, a concert bringing together different musical traditions and artistic journeys.
The evening brought together Amazigh, African and North American sounds in a shared stage experience, where artists and audience connected through discovery and dialogue.
Four artistic worlds
- Moulay M’Hamed Dammou: Amazigh singer • based in Montréal
- Billy Boulet: Saxophones • flutes • bagpipes • voice
- Hassan El Hadi: Voice • oud • loutar • guembri • banjo
- Tamsir Seck: Voice • kora • djembe • dance
Music in pictures
Percussions and rhythms
Dialogue between instruments
Voice and stage presence
An evening of music, sharing and connection
The audience at the heart of the evening
An audience united by music
Moments of connection between artists and audience
A celebration beyond the stage
The stage becomes a space for connection
A shared experience
Artists, guests and audience shared moments together.
Cultural diversity was expressed through music, instruments, languages and encounters.
The evening created a welcoming space for exchange among communities.
A few moments from the evening
The video
The evening in pictures
• Excerpts from musical performances
• Moments of interaction with the audience
• A video selection from the evening
THANK YOU
- to the artists and musicians
- to the audience and participating communities
- to volunteers, partners and collaborators
- to Canadian Heritage
Afrique Nouvelle Musique
One stage. Many cultures. One audience