Thursday, June 4 | 6 - 9PM
Enjoy free live concerts featuring a curated mix of emerging artists and beloved homegrown icons. At Sankofa Square, this weekly celebration brings the vibrant energy of Toronto’s music scene right to the heart of downtown for an unforgettable #HotSquareSummer evening.
The June 4 Lineup: Presented by MusiCounts
For our summer kickoff, we are incredibly proud to partner with MusiCounts—Canada's music education charity—to present a powerful showcase of rising Canadian talent:
Jennarie: Carving out a singular space at the intersection of pop, R&B, and jazz, this Montréal-born, Toronto-based artist pairs soulful vocals with emotional precision. Following the massive viral success of her empowering track “Never Been Small,” Jennarie brings her celebrated message of self-love, body liberation, and personal agency to the stage.
JSAL: An award-winning Jordanian-Canadian singer-songwriter, JSAL delivers her self-defined "Phoenix Pop"—a beautiful blend of cinematic, anthemic English pop and subtle Middle Eastern melodies. An inspiring breast cancer survivor, she is known for her emotionally charged, immersive live performances that explore resilience, healing, and transformation.
Lowkita: A Caribbean-Canadian recording artist, producer, and DJ, Lowkita blends raw emotion with underground soundscapes, alternative rap, and dancehall influences. Known for her fearless, DIY creative direction and high-energy live shows, she is ready to bring her distinct, unpredictable style and her newest atmospheric single, “Visions,” to the Square.
About Our Partner: MusiCounts
Associated with CARAS and the JUNO Awards, MusiCounts is dedicated to ensuring all youth in Canada have access to music education. Having awarded over $20,000,000 since 1997 to put instruments into the hands of kids who need them most, they empower young people to pursue music as a career and champion the educators who keep the music alive for the next generation. Learn more about their incredible impact at musicounts.ca.
Music in the Square series dates: June 4, 18 & 25; July 9, 16, 23 & 30; August 6, 13, 20 & 27
Go to sankofasquare.ca/hotsquaresummer to see the full season of free weekly events.