08/17/2026
Updated with corrected ticket prices:
Next Week; Egyptian classics brought rich poetry and melodies to every living room with a radio in the Arab world. Vocalists Illarra and Rima will bring tunes of Sayed Darwich, Um Kulthoom, Warda, and Abdelhaleem Hafez to the Art House Cafe accompanied by Peter HenryNext Week; Egyptian classics brought rich poetry and melodies to every living room with a radio in the Arab world. Vocalists Illarra and Rima will bring tunes of Sayed Darwich, Um Kulthoom, Warda, and Abdelhaleem Hafez to the Art House Cafe accompanied by Peter Henry@peterhenryholbrook Holbrook on piano.
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August 23 - Doors at 5:30 PM, Show at 6 PM
About the Perfomers:
Toronto-based singer, songwriter, and composer Illarra reimagines the music of the Arabian Peninsula through a fusion of Arabian folk, Sufi, and jazz. Born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, he draws on early training in maqam from Quranic recitation, blending tradition with contemporary expression. Since 2022, he has co-led Hikaya, a band dedicated to innovative arrangements. Illarra has released his first single (2024), EP (2025) and album عيناك Your Eyes (2026), and performs regularly across Toronto and Canadian stages. His music bridges heritage, identity, and modern storytelling, creating a powerful, inclusive sound.
Rima Telmun is an Arabic singer and jazz student at Humber College. She performs with bands that cover a multitude of genres yet has a special love for classics and enjoys creative adaptations that honour the musical heritage. She is the lead singer in Qalbi Basha, a choir member at the Canadian Arabic Orchestra and has been featured by various Toronto bands.
Peter Henry Holbrook is a Toronto-based keyboardist, composer, and musical director. Originally from Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, he grew up playing classical piano before moving to the city to study at Humber Polytechnic and immersing himself in the traditions of jazz, funk, and folk music.
