Recharge your mind and soul with a cozy midday concert series – your perfect lunch hour escape!
Come join us for the Midday Melodies Series! Get ready to enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with beautiful music. Don’t miss this opportunity to unwind and appreciate some wonderful tunes.
Presented in partnership with The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga, and the Music Performance Trust Fund.
Maker Stage, Hazel McCallion Central Library
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Waleed Abdulhamid
The music of Waleed Abdulhamid is where the ancient meets the modern. It draws its rhythmic spirit from deep African roots and brings together a variety of languages and musical traditions from across the continent. You can call it jazz, you can call it fusion—it’s a blend of African styles shaped into something new. His music moves beautifully and rhythmically, enriched by the modern harmonic sensibilities of today.
As an expert in rhythms born from ancient places, Waleed studies the essence of Black music—the birthplace of so much of the world’s sound—and this understanding shapes the way he creates. His work uplifts, giving audiences a powerful experience that celebrates the beauty of Africa’s diversity, combined with the vibrant colors of contemporary jazz.
