Witch Prophet returns to Club SAW to celebrate the release of her upcoming album Words Are Spells / Thoughts Are Magic
With special guest ChristJay
Witch Prophet is a Toronto-based, Ethiopian/Eritrean singer-songwriter, producer, and creative visionary whose work blends jazz fusion, neo-soul, and trip-hop, with multilingual vocals in English, Tigrinya, and Amharic. Drawing on her ancestral lineage and lived experience, she creates spiritually resonant, groove-centered music that feels both futuristic and deeply rooted.
Her critically acclaimed discography (including The Golden Octave, D.N.A Activation, and Gateway Experience)has earned praise from Billboard, Pitchfork, Complex, FADER, CBC Music, Exclaim!, Bandcamp, and more, along with Polaris Prize shortlist and longlist recognition. Known for her hypnotic vocal style, rich harmonies, and boundary-pushing sonic worlds, Witch Prophet has performed at major festivals such as Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, The Great Escape (UK), SXSW (Austin), MAMA Festival (Paris), and New Skool Rules (Rotterdam). She has shared stages with and opened for Sudan Archives, Tash Sultana, JPEGMAFIA, KeiyaA, CLIPPING, Pierre Kwenders, Begonia, Lido Pimienta, and more.
Her forthcoming album, Words Are Spells / Thoughts Are Magic (March 18, 2026), marks her most expansive work yet - a dual-sided project exploring the power of language, thought, and intention. Produced by Witch Prophet and her wife/collaborator SUN SUN, the album merges ancestral resonance with contemporary soul, offering a transformative musical experience.
A magnetic performer and genre-defying storyteller, Witch Prophet continues to carve a singular path in today’s global music landscape.
Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.
Accessibility
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Ramp to sub-ground level. Automatic doors. Width is 35-70”. Typically only 1 door is held open, and the second can be opened upon request.
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There are two gender-neutral bathrooms, both with stalls containing toilets. One bathroom also has urinals, indicated on the door. There is a wheelchair accessible bathroom with a powered door, safety bar, and adult-size change table.
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The bar inside Club SAW is at a height not accessible for everyone, however there is a lowered part at the bar entrance area where bartenders will serve anyone who cannot access the rest of the bar.
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Seating options include “high-top” bench and chairs without armrests. There is seating for about 40 people. Please contact hello@debaser.ca to reserve a spot for accessibility purposes.