Reza Moghaddas
Director of Programming and Partnerships at Small World Music in Toronto, Reza Moghaddas has been with the organization for nearly 20 years. A record producer, sound engineer, musician and educator, he curates festivals, concert series and special projects there, championing diverse artistic voices from around the world.
Small World Music, global music in Toronto
Founded in 1997, Small World Music celebrates cultural diversity and showcases local, domestic and international talent to audiences across the Greater Toronto Area, notably at the Small World Centre and the Global Toronto festival. Reza Moghaddas has been with the organization for nearly 20 years and moved, in 2024, into the role of Director of Programming and Partnerships.
Curating, producing, teaching
Reza Moghaddas curates and produces festivals, concert series and special projects, develops strategic partnerships and champions diverse artistic voices from around the world. He also serves as Technical Director at Small World Music and teaches — Harris Institute, Humber College, York University, the Small World Incubator. He has collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists including Zakir Hussain, Angélique Kidjo, Kayhan Kalhor and Sona Jobarteh.
Delegate at Mundial Montréal 2026
Reza Moghaddas is an official delegate of the 16th edition of Mundial Montréal, the global gathering for global music, held November 17–21, 2026 in Montreal. His presence among the 2026 edition's delegates places his organization within the festival's professional exchanges.
Highlights
- Small World Music — Director of Programming and Partnerships since 2024 (Toronto)
- Nearly 20 years with the organization — also Technical Director
- Collaborations — Zakir Hussain, Angélique Kidjo, Kayhan Kalhor, Sona Jobarteh
- Teaching — Harris Institute, Humber College, York University
Public contacts and links
Official website — Small World Music: smallworldmusic.com
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