Moneka Arabic Jazz & Zale Seck @ Adelaide Hall
- Folk Canada
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Presented by in·summer & The Global South
Saturday, August 8
Adelaide Hall - Toronto, ON
Doors 7:00 pm - Music 7:30 pm
Juno-nominated Ahmed Moneka draws on his Afro Sufi heritage to deliver a joyful and transcendent mix of African grooves and Arabic folk melodies, informed by contemporary funk, soul and jazz. Ahmed first arrived in Toronto in 2015 from Iraq. Now, reflecting on this journey as an actor, activist and musician, he leads an all-star global ensemble, drawing his audience into an ecstatic celebration of life, performing across Canada and the U.S., as well as in Colombia, Chile, Morocco and South Korea. Ahmed is currently working with The Tragically Hip on the 2026 production of It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken, a musical based on the Tragically Hip's catalogue of Canadian classics, with Jesse LaVercombe and Come From Away producer Michael Rubinoff.
Currently based in Québec, Zale Seck is a maestro of diverse rhythms, seamlessly blending Afrobeat, Senegalese rumba, and more into his sonic tapestry. Born and bred in Dakar, his musical journey began amidst the bustling streets of the capital, where the vibrant pulse of Senegalese life infused his soul with an insatiable passion for melody. Zale’s music serves as a powerful homage to the traditions of his homeland while embracing contemporary influences. At the heart of Zale’s music lies the Senegalese rumba, a genre that pulsates with the infectious energy of Dakar’s nightlife.
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