The migrant birds are back! The trailblazing Arabic disco pop ensemble are taking over the dance floor on Friday, Oct 16 @ Drake Underground. Limited capacity.

TootArd (Arabic for Strawberries), is the acclaimed musical project of brothers Hasan and Rami Nakhleh. Known for continually reinventing their sound, TootArd is celebrated for their boundless creativity, consistently reshaping their musical landscape with each new release. Their artistry is a fusion of global pop hooks and quarter-tone melodic lines, crafting a distinctive blend of disco and dance music that draws inspiration from the rich musical traditions of SWANA (South-West Asia, North Africa) and beyond.

“The catchy pop hooks and machine beats layered with Arabic quarter-tone melodies evoke the hedonistic dance floors of Cairo or Beirut in the 1980s - although that’s only half the story. Underneath the frothy confection lie darker lyrics about exile and statelessness.” - Uncut

“Theirs is intelligent, culturally affirming songwriting that’s free from commercial imperatives, with Levantine canon modalities explored and lovingly modulated with contemporary shifting tempos and unexpected instrumental tonalities.” - Morning Star

Experience one of the Arab world's most exciting live acts, get your tickets today (limited capacity, early purchase recommended).