Toronto 
Events Description
Batuki Music Society presents Thiante: Spiritual Senegal, an evening to explore the rich traditions of Senegalese spirituality at Trinity-St. Pauls United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts on Saturday October 17th at 7:00 PM.
Join us for an evening of captivating rhythms, stirring vocals, and mesmerizing movement, and experience Senegalese traditions as they are lived and felt — alive, communal, and unforgettable.
Thiante is a living cultural practice, rooted in centuries-old traditions of Senegalese marabouts. Its rhythmic repetitions, call-and-response patterns, and intricate vocal lines create an experience that is both captivating and transformative, offering insight into how sound, movement, and community intertwine in Senegalese life.
These practices are presented as authentic examples of Senegalese sonic traditions, where rhythm, repetition, and performance convey identity, values, and shared experience.
Originating within Senegal’s influential Sufi brotherhoods, including the Mouride and Qadiriyya orders, these forms reflect a rich history of spiritual, ethical, and artistic life. The Baye Fall community, known for its vibrant ceremonies and communal rhythms, continues to shape Senegalese culture both at home and across the diaspora.
Thiante: Spiritual Senegal unfolds in two vibrant acts. The first introduces Zikr, a dynamic tradition of vocal recitation, chanting, and cyclical rhythm that immerses participants in the communal energy of Senegalese sound culture. The second half showcases Sam Fall, a Baye Fall ritual form that fuses poetic praise, intricate rhythms, and spirited movement, creating a powerful, immersive experience of collective expression.
Thiante: Spiritual Senegal features a line-up of accomplished singers and talented musicians; Talla Kane (singer), Seydina Ndiaye (singer), Ibrahima Diop (singer), El Hadj Mbaye (percussion), Adama Séne (percussion), Elage Malick Mbaye (percussion) and Aboubacar Sidiki Koné (keyboards. Les Délices de Maymay, winner of the 2025 Jollof Wars, will be catering Senegalese cuisine at the concert. Taste the delicious brochettes, jollof rice and beignets!
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $25-30
Advance tickets $25 including fees purchase online eventbrite
Door tickets $30
How to get tickets?
At the door: $30 cash or e-transfer
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday October 17, 2026
Doors open: 6:00 PM
Artist Talk: 7:00 PM
Performance: 8:00 PM
7:00 PM
Venue & Address
Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts, 427 Bloor St. West, Toronto
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
