Thursday, September 3 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM
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.
Waveland Canada presents an incredible 4-hour showcase of rising Canadian talent. From soulful R&B and indie-pop to high-energy DJ sets, this diverse lineup is the perfect soundtrack for a summer night in the city.
FEATURED ARTISTS
DJ TWXLL
TWXLL is a prominent, Toronto-based DJ, producer, and curator. Deeply rooted in the city's nightlife and music scene, he is known for hosting energetic day parties, weekly club residencies, and crafting sought-after mixes across multiple genres. @twxllv2
Anika Marie
Anika Marie is a singer, songwriter, performer, and educator who channels the raw, soulful energy of R&B through her music. Her work captures unfiltered emotions that come with love, growth, and self-discovery. @anikamariemusic
Chara Kai-Le
Chara Kai-Le is a Toronto-based, multilingual alt-pop and indie-bedroom pop singer-songwriter and producer. Born and raised across Malaysia, Singapore, England, and Canada, her multicultural "third culture kid" identity heavily influences her genre-blurring sound, which blends contemplative lyrics with electronic, R&B, and indie-pop elements. @charakaile
Jennarie
Jennarie is a Toronto-based independent artist who blends pop, R&B and jazz into a sound that's entirely her own- soulful, bold, and rooted in emotional truth. @jennariemusic
About Our Partner: Waveland
Waveland is a Canadian nonprofit music organization dedicated to supporting local musicians, empowering the Canadian music industry, and making live music accessible to everyone. Learn more at waveland.ca or follow them at @wavelandcanada.
Go to sankofasquare.ca/hotsquaresummer to see the full season of free weekly events.