Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawwali

Presented by Small World Music
In Association with Tawoos Initiative

After an exciting performance in 2023, Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawaali are back bringing powerful Sufi voices & rhythms.

Known as 'the path of the heart’, Qawwali expresses the fervent devotion of the great Sufi mystics. The music begins by drawing the audience in with a meditative rhythm of chants, melodies, and percussion. Steadily, the rhythm builds, reaching ecstatic peaks that transport both musicians and listeners closer to the divine.

Ayaz and company have been bringing South Asian music to international audiences for over thirty years. The ensemble's musical roots go back 700 years in the tradition of Qawwal Bachon ka Gharana of Delhi. Lead singers, Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad, accompanied by their chorus singers and percussionists, weave together devotional and secular traditions for a transcendent evening of music.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Zone A & C tickets have Meet and Greet access included. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!
• On May 9th - Meet & Greet will take place PRIOR to the show.
• On May 10th - Meet & Greet will take place AFTER the show.
• This event is ages 4 and up.
• If you require accessibility services or seating, please email the Small World team at marketing@smallworldmusic.com

Doors open at one hour before show time.

The 2025 Small World Music Series is sponsored by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment and funded by the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council.

If you have any further questions or require accessibility accommodations, please reach out to us at boxoffice@smallworldmusic.com or call (416) 536-5439.