DROM Taberna Brings Global Music to Toronto This July
Toronto’s Queen West is about to go global. From July 3 to 17, DROM Taberna will transform into a cultural crossroads, showcasing 15 international and Canadian musical acts as part of a special partnership with Sunfest London, Canada’s largest free cultural festival.
A Pay-What-You-Can Celebration of Music
Forget ticket fees and last-minute RSVP stress—every DROM Taberna show will run on a pay-what-you-can (PWYC) basis, making it accessible to all. Weekend shows after 10 p.m. will include a small cover fee at the door.
With artists flying in from South Korea, Colombia, Jordan, Chile, Italy, and across Canada, this summer series brings global rhythms straight to Toronto’s doorstep. Whether you’re craving jazz, Latin fusion, indie folk, or electronic beats, there’s something for every music lover.
Can’t-Miss Highlights from the DROM Lineup
Here are some standout artists from the July lineup, curated by Sunfest and hosted at DROM Taberna:
CaboCubaJazz Quinteto (July 3)
A powerful fusion of Cape Verdean soul, Cuban salsa, and adventurous jazz. This quintet takes audiences on a musical journey through desire and fire, earning acclaim across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
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Farah Siraj (July 4)
Jordan’s “Musical Ambassadress” fuses Middle Eastern melodies with global jazz and flamenco, using music as a platform for peace and humanitarian awareness. She’s performed at the UN and around the world with her diverse quintet.
Killabeatmaker (July 4/5)
This Colombian DJ and producer blends Afrobeats, Amapiano, and cumbia with live traditional instruments. Expect an energetic, trance-like show packed with rhythm and South American spirit.
Mireya Ramos (July 6)
A Latin Grammy-winning force from NYC, Ramos merges mariachi, R&B, and jazz with her vocals and violin. Founder of the all-women Flor de Toloache, she continues to redefine genre boundaries.
Yasser Tejeda (July 5)
One of the Dominican Republic’s top musical exports, Tejeda explores Afro-Dominican traditions through jazz, rock, and Caribbean beats. His music has been recognized by major Latin and global institutions.
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De Mar y Río (July 10)
This award-winning Colombian ensemble of youth artists bridges the gap between traditional marimba and modern festival culture, having just shared a lineup with pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo.
Antonio Monasterio Ensamble (July 11)
A Chilean group led by a jazz visionary, combining jazz, chamber music, and global rhythms into cinematic soundscapes filled with intensity and introspection.
Gonia (July 17)
A rising jazz ensemble from South Korea, Gonia brings traditional Korean rhythms fused with progressive jazz, creating a genre-bending musical experience known as K-jazz.
Full Schedule at DROM Taberna (PWYC unless noted):
- July 3, 8 p.m. — CaboCubaJazz Quinteto
- July 3/4, 2:30 a.m. — PS5 (Italy) [At the door]
- July 4, 8 p.m. — Farah Siraj
- July 4/5, 2:30 a.m. — Killabeatmaker
- July 5, 8 p.m. — Diyet & The Love Soldiers (Yukon)
- July 5, 11:30 p.m. — Yasser Tejeda [At the door]
- July 5/6, 2:30 a.m. — Empanadas Ilegales (British Columbia) [At the door]
- July 6, 8 p.m. — Mireya Ramos
- July 7, LATE — 64ksana (at Division 88)
- July 9, 8 p.m. — Víík (Pan-Scandinavian)
- July 10, 8 p.m. — De Mar y Río
- July 10/11, 11 p.m. — La Chiva Gantiva [At the door]
- July 11, 8 p.m. — Antonio Monasterio Ensamble
- July 11, 11:30 p.m. — Fulu Miziki (DR Congo) [At the door]
- July 17, 8 p.m. — Gonia (South Korea)
A Taste of Sunfest Without Leaving the City
While the main Sunfest celebration happens in London, Ontario (July 3–6), this Toronto extension at DROM offers a local version of the global party. It’s a rare opportunity to discover world-class talent in an intimate venue, right on Queen Street West.
Which artist are you most excited to see at DROM Taberna this July? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
More…
- https://www.toronto.com/things-to-do/toronto-venue-to-host-global-artists-from-ontario-music-festival-with-pay-what-you-can/article_26cea042-165f-5bf8-b037-a3b569a2649f.html
- https://www.dromtaberna.com/sunfest
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