By Will McGuirk

The 2023 International Indigenous Music Summit will take place May 31 through June 4 at several venues across Toronto with the TD Music Hall at Massey Hall as main host. This year, the summit’s second, will feature an opening gala for the first time. The gala, taking place on May 31 will feature poet/educator/artist Duke Redbird; award-winning artist and broadcaster Elisapie; and Grammy-nominated songwriter, rapper and activist Mumu Fresh, plus more.

This year’s Keynote brings Alfredo Caxaj, Founder and Artistic Director of London, ON’s SunFest in conversation with Sara Curruchich, a Mayan Kaqchikel singer-songwriter from Guatemala.

There will also daytime panels, international artist spotlights, as well as evening showcases Venues include the Rivoli, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and The Tranzac. Performers include Aysanabe, Beatrice Deer Band, Fawn Wood, Quanah Style, Drezus, Ombiigizi, Wolf Castle and more.

For full details, tickets and more see indigenousmusicsummit.com