Friday Night gets a pulse of its own as we kick off a special Black History Month edition curated by Sample Chief. The collective will bring Walker Court to life with a multi-sensory experience filled with the sounds and rhythms of the continent and the diaspora. Lose yourself in the sonics, stories, and artistry of Black and African music in an unforgettable celebration of culture and creativity. 

As the night unfolds, Walker Court will be animated by a carefully curated program:

• beginning with a DJ set from 6–7PM,
• followed by a participatory live performance from The Rhythm Section from 7–7:45PM,
• and ending with selector-led sounds through to 9PM.

Throughout the evening, Droophead’s immersive visuals will set the atmosphere, alongside a Sample Chief merch and snack stand—creating a fully embodied, multi-sensory celebration of Black and African creativity.

Collaborators

Sample Chief is a global collective and agency dedicated to celebrating Afro-diasporic music, history, and culture, with a mission to promote music knowledge and discovery. Our stories and research are shared across digital channels, while our special projects and our immersive live moments allow our community to collectively dive deeper into the world of Afro-diasporic music and culture. 

Orè is a DJ and sound curator whose sets are a dialogue between African music past and present, its influences and its derivatives. He brings an unpredictable sonic journey to a dancefloor.

Kevin Client, a Toronto-based selector. His approach starts in West Africa. Exploring and honouring the lineage of funk, disco, and modern club-adjacent music. Which is then married with a beatdown driven electronic music, that is soulful, sexy and Black. 

The Rhythm Section stands for Ghanaian Highlife in its purest form. Long before modern instruments like bass guitars, lead guitars, and drum kits existed, music in Ghana was created from what was available — locally made instruments, community, and rhythm passed down through generations. Highlife started from sound and feeling first, not equipment. Traditional instruments such as the dawuro (metal cowbell), the wooden drum known as the djembe, shakers, and other local percussion carried rhythms that spoke to everyday life — celebration, storytelling, and togetherness. Those sounds formed the foundation of Highlife, and that foundation is what The Rhythm Section continues to respect and protect. The Rhythm Section was formed with that same mindset. While the band uses modern instruments and production, the heart of the music remains rooted in tradition. The goal is not to replace the old sound, but to carry it forward — keeping the rhythm honest, intentional, and alive. Musically, the band blends Highlife with Afro-fusion, soul, R&B;, jazz, and modern live arrangements. Every sound is built around feel, timing, and connection. Nothing is rushed, nothing is forced. The focus is always on serving the music and allowing rhythm to lead. 

Moses “Droophead” Petros is a Toronto-born visual artist, designer, and creative director working across 3D world building, motion design, product design, and installation. His practice blends digital craft with cultural memory, drawing from Black futurism, club culture, and the communities that shaped him.