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Sean Jones is a JUNO award-winning R&B singer/songwriter whose contemporary take on classic soul and R&B sound is a tribute to the icons that inspired him. His expansive career saw him perform on Monaco’s shores, Hawaii’s islands, London’s historic Trafalgar Square, New York’s Carnegie Hall and The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center. 

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Dwayne Morgan is a two-time Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion. He began his career as a spoken word artist in 1993. In 1994, he founded Up From The Roots to promote the positive artistic contributions of African Canadian and urban-influenced artists.    

Morgan is the 2022 winner of the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Celebration of Cultural Life award, the 2018 winner of the Sheri-D Wilson Golden Beret Award for Career Achievement in the Spoken Word and the 2016 finalist for the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. In 2013, Morgan was inducted into the Scarborough Walk of Fame. He has received the African Canadian Achievement Award and the Harry Jerome Award for Excellence in the Arts.   

Morgan has performed for the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, the former Governor General of Canada, Michaelle Jean and the late leader of the NDP, Jack Layton. He has shared the stage with many of Canada’s top artists, including Russell Peters, while opening for international artist Alicia Keys and recording with Canadian artists, including Drake.   

Morgan has published fourteen collections. In 2009, his work was translated into French, culminating in the book Le Making of d’un Homme. He also has nine albums of his work to his credit.  

Singer-songwriter John Fellner blurs the boundaries between indie folk and R&B, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary. John’s journey into the world of music started behind the scenes as a JUNO-nominated producer and songwriter, working with some of Canada’s top artists, including Preston Pablo, Haviah Mighty, Saint Harison, Parson James and more. However, it wasn’t until he began writing for himself that he discovered the deep, personal resonance that comes with creating music from his own experiences. His indie-folk style draws on a rich tapestry of influences, from the heartfelt lyricism of folk legends to the smooth grooves of R&B, resulting in a sound that feels intimate yet expansive. 

With over 80 million streams as a producer and a growing presence as an artist, Fellner’s trajectory is clear. His 2026 goals are set on sharing more of his story with the world, inviting listeners into the vulnerable spaces he creates through music – a new EP is already on the way in the new year. As he steps fully into his own artistry, Fellner is a name to watch, using his unique voice to bridge the gap between past and present, heartbreak and healing. 

Two-time JUNO Award nominee and three-time Polaris Music Prize nominee, Tanika Charles is synonymous with Canadian soul music. Embracing the sound and aesthetic of the genre without gimmick, she pushes the boundaries of what audiences can expect. Charles feels most at home on stage, having performed in over 150 cities and across a dozen countries. Her music revels in honesty and attitude with a live show that is equal parts high energy and endearing.

Charles’ rise to prominence began with the independent release of her 2016 album, Soul Run, later released internationally through the Milan-based label Record Kicks in 2017. She followed that album up with 2019’s The Gumption, 2022’s Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly and 2023’s EP, The Union Sessions. Now, in 2025, she returns with Reasons to Stay, her most intimate and revealing project to date.

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