our story

KUNÉ is an eleven-piece collective bringing together global musical traditions, personal histories, and the shared experience of living in Toronto to create music rooted in connection and collaboration.

KUNÉ was born in 2016 at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Over one hundred musicians audition, and twelve are selected to form a new ensemble that reflects Canada’s cultural diversity through music. KUNE recorded its first album in 2018, released by Universal Music.

In 2021 KUNÉ became an independent musicians’ collective and a not-for-profit organization. This marks a shift toward self-directed creation, community engagement, and educational initiatives supporting immigrant musicians. They recorded their second album “Universal Echoes” in 2023.

In 2025 KUNE establishes itself as a hub for immigrant musicians through research, community programming and artistic residencies.