The Halluci Nation with Mas Aya

7:30 pm | $25 | Main Stage

The double meaning of Brandon Valdivia’s pseudonym Mas Aya neatly encapsulates his musical outlook. Over the past fifteen years, the Toronto composer, percussionist and producer has established himself as an integral part of the city’s vibrant and varied music community through his membership in groups such as Not The Wind, Not The Flag, Picastro, The Cosmic Range, I Have Eaten The City, and Lido Pimienta,

Máscaras is anchored by Valdivia’s deft and atmospheric production style that folds together intricate spiralling synths, balmy environments, and crisp drum programming, variously drawing from trap, footwork, early Warp-label gestures, and the digital end of dancehall-reggae yet it’s his love of organic instrumentation that truly cements his commitment to an eclectic, unclassifiable aesthetic.

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As they enter a new cycle, Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill are reintroducing themselves as The Halluci Nation to reflect the evolution of their music and mission. The Halluci Nation takes its name from a phrase coined by John Trudell, to describe the vast global community of people who remember at their core what it means to be human. They maintain focus on what they feel they can impact most — how Indigenous people are seen. Through ground-breaking stage shows and ever-changing visuals, Bear Witness and 2oolman are working to create media that reflects today’s Indigenous identity, blending hip-hop, reggae, moombahton and dubstep-influenced dance music with elements of Indigenous music.

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The Aga Khan Museum is built on land that is and has been under the stewardship of many Indigenous peoples over millennia, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, the Wendat and, the Mississaugas of the Credit Nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to work and live on this land and be in this territory.

Please note: Main stage performances are lawn seating only. No outside chairs are permitted. Blankets or low-profile soft surfaces for sitting on the grassed area are welcome.

Accessible Seating: Limited accessibility seating will be available. Chairs can be provided if necessary.

Getting to the Museum
The Museum is easy to get to by public transit. From downtown, take the 100, the 25, or the 925 from Pape station. From the north, take the 925  bus southbound on Don Mills Rd (route begins at Steeles).

Be advised that there currently are a number of TTC route changes. Use the TTC’s Trip Planner to plan your route.

The Museum is accessible by car via Don Mills Rd, Eglinton Ave East, or the Don Valley Parkway (DVP). Take the Wynford Dr exit.

Bicycle parking is available free of charge.