Music at YYZ

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security)

1st set: 2:00pm-2:45pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00pm-3:45pm

Tracy Pham is an alternative R&B singer-songwriter and pianist based in Toronto. She combines her Vietnamese identity, vulnerable lyrics, and inspirations from Nina Simone, Cleo Sol, D'Angelo, and Tom Misch, to create her blend of jazz and R&B/soul. Tracy can be found performing in the underground Toronto music scene with her signature ponytail, eclectic printed outfits, and oversized black glasses.

Location: Terminal 3 (domestic/international departures, post-security)

1st set: 2:00pm-2:45pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00pm-3:45pm

Julian Fauth and Ken Yoshioka

Julian Fauth and Ken Yoshioka have been friends and frequent musical collaborators since meeting in Toronto’s Kensington Market in the mid 1990s. They combine original song-writing with creative arrangements and covers of traditional blues, jazz and gospel songs. Julian plays piano influenced by barrelhouse blues, accompanying himself with his foot, as well as an idiosyncratic guitar style; Ken is a virtuoso on the harmonica, as well as a fine blues guitarist. Both are soulful vocalists.

Julian plays regularly in Toronto and has toured across Canada, the USA, Western Europe, Russia and Cuba. Julian has recorded a number of CD’s with Electro-Fi Records. His first CD, “Songs of Vice and Sorrow” was nominated for, and his second CD “Ramblin’ Son” won, the JUNO for Blues Album of the Year. His third CD was selected Best Blues Album of 2012 by the CBC, he’s won one Maple Blues Award and been nominated for many other MBA’s. Julian has played with many great players and has opened for Johnny Winter, John Mayall and John Hammond.

In 2006, Ken’s life as a musician was featured in an independent documentary movie "Harmonica Man From Japan (Directed by Eiko Watanabe)." Ken toured across Japan many times. Ken was also featured on TD Bank/CCMA promotion video clip on TV. Ken regularly hosts a blues jam at Toronto's longest running blues club Grossman's.

Location: Terminal 1 (Domestic Baggage Hall)

1st set: 2:00pm-2:45pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00pm-3:45pm

Katasha and Charlie

Katasha J is an emerging R&B singer/songwriter and pianist from Toronto's West End. This talent has been singing since she was five years old. Growing up she was surrounded by music and has been taking cues from some of her favorite artists such as Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, etc. She has released two projects so far and has a variety of new music in the works. A classically trained, Royal Conservatory of Music piano student and vocally she has been trained by local jazz artist Micah Barnes.

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security)

1st set: 2:00pm-2:45pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00pm-3:45pm

Christopher Ma

Born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario, Christopher Ma is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer who has been writing and releasing music on his own since 2015 at a prolific rate, putting out at least one album every year. He constantly experiments with different genres in each project, from indie rock and folk to bossa nova and even hyperpop. May 2023 saw the arrival of his 11th full length album ‘Star Infinity’, a 20-track mammoth project that is his most ambitious work yet, with music videos for 2 of its tracks released that same month.

Location: Terminal 3 (domestic/international departures, post-security)

1st set: 2:00pm-2:45pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00pm-3:45pm

Simone Miller

Simone Miller is a multi-talented artist from Toronto. From a young age, Simone enjoyed being a performer and has sung since she was able to speak. Simone has released 4 original songs, along with two music videos, one of which she conceptualized and co-directed at sixteen. In June 2022, Simone landed her biggest gig to date by opening for the legendary Blue Rodeo and iconic Arkells.

Location: Terminal 1 (Domestic Baggage Hall)

1st set: 2:00pm-2:45pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00pm-3:45pm

Aphrose

Aphrose is a Toronto-based soul music artist. Raised in a Trinidadian household in the culturally diverse neighbourhoods of Scarborough, Aphrose's musical tastes run wide and deep with apparent reverence for soul greats like Aretha Franklin to Amy Winehouse. With a reputation for powerful R&B vocal styling, she has previously worked with heavyweights like Daniel Caesar and Jessie Reyez. Stepping out on her own as a solo artist, Aphrose has earned national acclamation for her 2019 debut album Element - including tour support for Moon Vs Sun (Chantal Kreviazuk & Raine Maida), and a spot lending her vocals to a Sportsnet 2019 NBA Finals commercial.

Old Man Flanagan's Ghost

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security)

1st set: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

Old Man Flanagan's Ghost

Old Man Flanagan's Ghost knows Celtic music and is exciting to both watch and listen to, featuring Classic Celtic and east coast covers, traditional fiddle tunes, and a variety of original tunes for all to enjoy.

Imagine the smell of the sea, cold pints of beer, old shipwrecks, stories of love and loss, and boisterous friends sharing a laugh and a song. Now mix it with an instrumentation that takes you on a journey east, and a feeling of being welcomed into your neighbour’s home for a kitchen party; this is the essence of Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost.

"The quintet’s vocalist and front man Steve Lamb is the real deal, inviting and inspiring listeners to explore their rich musical and lyrical heritage with a voice that is both homespun and heartfelt. Fans of the Clancy Brothers, the Dubliners, the Irish Rovers and the Kingston Trio will want to wrap their ears around this one." - Celtic Life International Magazine, November 2018

"The amazing fiddle performances are a show highlight. There's a lot of talent and high energy in this group of musicians. The show was excellent, with a mix of old traditional Scottish and Irish Ballads and new songs, some written by Steve Lamb. Lamb's rich, low voice is a lot like Paddy Reilly, one of Ireland's most beloved and famous balladeers." - C.E. Lodge, Freelance/Muskoka Life Magazine

Cory Hotline

Location: Terminal 3 (domestic/international departures, post-security)

1st set: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

Cory Hotline

Cory Hotline is a cosmic collision of funk, pop, rock and disco, and the kind of band you might expect to see at a raucous dance party in space. Comprised of meticulously selected talent from Toronto's live music scene, Cory Hotline is a synthesis of retro nostalgia and future-facing funk with the pop sense of Maroon 5 and Michael Jackson.

Mariachi Trio Acapulco

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security)

1st set: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

Mariachi Trio Acapulco

Mariachi Trio Acapulco is a Mariachi led by Toronto musician Paco Luviano and features Romeo Ovando. Formerly known as Acapulco Loco the new Mariachi Trio Acapulco performs music from the traditional Mariachi repertoire to danceable Mexican pop songs.

Rosy Cervantes, Pablo Gutierrez and Miguel Vasquez

Location: Terminal 3 (domestic/international departures, post-security)

1st set: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

Rosy Cervantes, Pablo Gutierrez and Miguel Vasquez

Rosy Cervantes is a Mexican Canadian songwriter. She has been participating in National and International Festivals in México, Canada, and Colombia. Her voice is passionate, and music has been her companion since the young age of nine. Rosy has been supporting women and kids who suffered domestic violence through her project Singing for Love, getting a grant in 2016.

Pablo Gutierrez was born in Valparaiso, Chile and has played for audiences all over Canada and toured with various bands through Asia, South America, and the United States. He has performed at the Harborfront Centre, the Canadian National Exhibition, the Beaches International Jazz festival, Mel Lastman Square, on CityTV and at several private events.

Miguel Vasquez was born in Santiago, Chile. He is always in demand as a multi-instrumentalist in Canada and the USA. He has performed, toured, and recorded extensively with different groups across Canada, the USA, Chile, and Asia.

Miguel has participated in and co-produced various recordings and had several feature appearances on CBC Radio, TV, and documentary films. Miguel played and toured schools across Ontario, offering specially adapted workshops and presentations through Prologue to the Performing Arts from 1994 to 2016. He has also been awarded grants from The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, and FACTOR.

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security)

1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Nicole Haber

Nicole Haber is an emerging electro-pop artist from Toronto, Ontario, whose audience has been massively expanding throughout 2022, reaching over 100K listeners worldwide with more than 350,000 streams on all platforms. The artist is known for their quirky, spot-on relatable lyrics and high-energy dance-pop production which can be found on top tracks such as Poison, selected as one of the best songs of the year in 2022 by CBC Music and IDK Myself, a collaboration with twin producer duo Setou & Senyo. Nicole is currently gearing up for 2023 and wants to wish everyone the happiest of holidays this season.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security)

1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Rosy Cervantes & Erez Sussman

Rosy Cervantes is a songwriter of Mexican origin, having studied bel canto with Julio Garcia, who was a prominent Mexican professor. In 2002 she founded the musical project "La Sana Rabia," performing in different international festivals such as Festival Cervantino, Ollin Kan, and the International Encounter of Blues in Mexico City. In Canada, she performed at the 22 Festival of Images and Words, MexFest, Independence Day of Mexico, Festival “Ritmo y Color” in Harbourfront Centre, Union Summer, City Hall Live in Colombia at the Encuentro de la Identidad y la Diversidad Cultural and more.

Erez Sussman is an active guitarist, composer, and recording artist in many styles and has received numerous awards and grants, including the National Gold Medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music, The Toronto Guitar Society's President's Award, FACTOR grants, and a Masters degree in Performance from the University of Toronto. Erez incorporates influences from Latin America, Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, and North America in his music, including works for ensemble, solo guitar and film. He performs solo classical guitar and with his band (Erez and Friends), as well as with Rosy Cervantes (Latin American Folk)

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security)

1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Marta Solek

Marta Solek is a multi-instrumentalist from Poland who graduated from the Krakow Academy of Music specialising in both cello and Polish/world knee fiddles. She is the first musician in the world holding a master’s degree in suka from bilgoray and Plock fiddle-unique traditional instruments from XVII Century. She has performed all over the world with classical orchestras, jazz, pop, rock, and world music bands, recorded 14 CDs, music for TV shows, games and theatre.

Marta is the winner of several awards and grants including a grant from the Ministry of Culture of Poland, the Fryderyk (the Polish equivalent of a JUNO Award) for the best debut jazz album of the year (2015) and the best jazz album of the year with Nikola Kolodziejczyk (2016). She also boasts several wins of “Nowa Tradycja” and ”Mikolajki Folkowe” at Polish Folk Festivals.

She was part of the Same Suki band and founded knee fiddle duo InFidelis and their Projekt Kolberg CD was given 5 stars in Songlines Magazine. Recently, Marta has been playing with Polky, who’s been nominated in three categories for Canadian Folk Music Awards 2021. Marta was named the winner of Orillia & District Art Council’s Emerging Artist Award in 2020.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security)

1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Angela Saini

Prairie-raised, Toronto-based country folk-pop artist Angela Saini is all about second chances and empowering others. A 2020 Independent Music Award Finalist for "Best Alt Country" and 2017 Toronto Independent Music Award winner, she uplifts and inspires audiences with sing-alongs and storytelling about courage and finding joy in surprising places. With several Canadian tours under her belt as well as treks across Germany, England and The Netherlands, the positive and upbeat songstress has been called “massively talented” by BBC Radio.

Heard on CBC Radio, Stingray, and Sirius XM across North America, she is most known for her sunshine-soaked song Living on the Bright Side and has performed for festivals in Canada such as Home County in London and The Philadelphia Folk Festival.

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security)

1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Siobhan Bodrug

Even though Siobhan has been singing since before she could talk, it all started on Father's Day of 2016 - her first gig in Picton, ON. Since then, she has wowed audiences in many venues including opening for indie mainstays Stars and JUNO award-winners Dizzy at The Golden Hour Festival, headlining her own show at The Regent Theatre, The Empire Theatre, County Pop (headlining the songwriter's stage), Sandbanks Music Festival, and many more.

Recently, she was selected as a Honey Jam artist for 2022. Her music is a seamless blend of pop, R&B, and jazz, and her soulful vocals defy her 17 years on Earth. She has appeared on the MIX97 morning show and performed a live-to-air Christmas special. She's in her final year at Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts and is a member of the award-winning Gleeks ensemble.

Having grown up in a recording studio, she's had the good fortune of meeting many of her musical heroes in person. The Hours is the latest release off her upcoming debut LP due to be released in summer 2022.

The future is bright for Siobhan Bodrug; as "PeopleOfPEC" remarked in a recent review, "Can we just talk for a minute about how FABULOUS Siobhan Bodrug is? If you have never heard of this powerhouse singer, you soon will! She is fire! Her voice is strong and sure, and she has a very strong command of her craft. She is a brilliant young artist.”

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security)

1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray

A founding member of indie-folk band Fish & Bird, Adam Iredale-Gray is a versatile guitarist and fiddler with deep roots in Irish traditional music and a commitment to innovation. Fiddler and Hardanger fiddle player Elise Boeur draw from the wells of Norwegian and Swedish fiddle music, melds in fistfuls of arcane influences, and emerge with a multi-faceted sound grounded in Nordic traditions. Usually seen touring with their JUNO-nominated neo-folk quintet Aerialists, this is an opportunity to hear their roots come out in a duo setting, as they dig into tunes on hardingfele, guitar, and raging twin fiddles.

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security),

1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Eric Punzo

With a gritty, alt-pop sound that also incorporates hip-hop in equal measure, Toronto’s Eric Punzo offers his own brand of passionate, introspective song writing. With three singles to his credit so far, Eric is poised to make a powerful impression on the international music scene in 2022, while expanding his fanbase through both full band shows and intimate acoustic performances.

Like many artists of his generation, the concept of genres doesn’t seem to apply any longer when it comes to Eric’s sound. What matters most is using all his skills to create something fresh and exciting. As he draws inspiration from a vast array of artists ranging from Mac Miller to City & Colour, expect Eric Punzo to keep finding innovative ways to bare his soul through his music.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security)

1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Cassie and Maggie

2018 JUNO nominees and Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie put their own 21st Century stamp on the Celtic soundtrack of this nation. Exciting and innovative, their talent is surpassed only by the sheer joy they exude in performance. Alternating between Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary, haunting and electrifying, the duo is nothing short of mesmerizing. Born to a family of deep Nova Scotia roots and a rich musical history, the two have been enchanting audiences around the world with their unparalleled unity of strings, voices and fabulous percussive step dance.

Their style is the perfect balance between musical integrity and sheer entertainment as they seamlessly blend tunes passed down through generations of musicians with their own
song writing, borrowing from other writers, genres and eras.

They’re turning heads wherever they go: 2018 JUNO award nominees; Galaxie Radio Rising Star award winners; 17 Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations; Female Singers of the Year by Live Ireland Radio; Female Vocal Album of the Year by Chicago Irish American News; and Album of the Year by NPR’s Celtic Connection – the list goes on.

September 8, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Markus Aurelyus

Markus Aurelyus

Markus Aurelyus is a singer-songwriter with a story to tell. Based in Scarborough, Ontario he has a unique R&B vocal style that’s influenced by gospel, soul, pop and hip-hop. He has performed on stage with artists like Jully Black, DVSN and recorded with Serena Ryder, DVSN as well as many local artists such as Quincy Morales and Katasha J.

Whether singing his latest single Carnival on stage or singing background for artists around the city, Markus’s energy and presence on stage are hard to ignore.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Bruno Capinan

Brazilian-born, Canadian singer-songwriter Bruno Capinan and his voice resonate the vibrant legacy of a hybrid culture. Born in Bahia, the epicentre of Afro-Brazilian music, Capinan gained global recognition in 2016, with the album Divina Graça, including mentions in The Guardian and Libération.

Most recently, he released Real with a performance at the prestigious CCSP in São Paulo and Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. Real was selected by APCA (São Paulo Arts Critics Association), as one of the best albums of 2019, with a feature in Rolling Stone Brazil. Capinan has performed to audiences in Japan, Brazil, Argentina and the United States.

September 9, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Harley Card

Harley Card

Harley Card is a Toronto-based guitarist, composer, and educator. In addition to leading his own groups, Harley is a member of and co-composer for Canadian bands Hobson's Choice, Stoptime, God's Gift To Yoda, and Dream Logic. Michael Herring is a JUNO-nominated double-bassist, composer and arranger based in Toronto. His focus is on jazz—both modern and traditional—although he also performs and writes in a wide variety of genres, including folk, world, and pop-rock.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security, 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Fethi Nadjem

Fethi Nadjem was born in 1983 in Algeria where he grew up in a family of musicians. He began playing the guitar and oud at the age of 13 and developed his skills within the Fine Arts Association in Algiers, learning Andalusian music and playing violin and mandole.

At the age of 21, he co-founded Djmawi Africa, a fusion band that still, over a dozen years later, performs around the world, and in which he began playing the kora. Soon after arriving in Toronto, he began playing with several bands and musicians, including Moskitto Bar, Moneka Arabic Jazz, Jesse Cook, Maryem Hassan Tollar, and more, and with his own fusion music project.

September 1, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

LOTi

LOTi

Nigerian-born and Canadian-based singer-songwriter, LOTi, an experimental artist, fuses Afrobeats and R&B/soul into a sound uniquely coined by the Nigerian native as Afro-R&B. In 2018, LOTi released the Afro/Caribbean and House fusion single Queen. It was featured on top music blogs highlighting him as a rising star. LOTi’s single Queen was featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday Canada, spreading his music to the world, and helping him reach over 100,000 streams on the platform. This single was also featured on radio across Canada. During the pandemic in 2020, LOTi released his summer single Wanting More featuring Montreal crooner Treh LaMonte. This single premiered on Spotify’s New Music Friday Canada and seven other major playlists. The song also gained airplay on Canadian radio, surpassing over 300,000 streams on Spotify. That year, LOTi was featured in trending artist LU KALA’s Body Knew music video. LOTi then went on to release his hit single Desire which was featured on Spotify’s newly launched New Music Friday Naija as well as major playlists on Apple Music. In 2021, LOTi had one of his biggest releases, What You Need, alongside neo-soul artist Zenesoul featuring a sultry sound from LOTi, and it was an instant hit on Spotify. The single premiered on New Music Friday Canada, Mood Ring and RADAR Canada. The single was also featured on CBC Radio and Pop Frequency. LOTi continues his journey in the new decade with the aim of expanding his fanbase and pushing his signature Afro-R&B sound in Canada. He recently released his first album Afrodisia, a 10-track project which is a unique mixture of Afro-R&B, Afro-beat and soul.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Looch Bodega

Looch Bodega

Looch Bodega is a Dominican artist from Toronto. In his early 20s, he started recording his raps and had a passion for hip-hop and rap, and music in general. After a few years he became more involved with working on commercial music, to which he attributes the success he’s achieved to this point. If you would like to enjoy groovy Afro beats, Looch Bodega won’t disappoint.

September 2, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Ramy

RAMY

RAMY started out in singing competitions in Canada, China and the U.S. At the age of 15, she had beaten 600,000 other contestants to be among the Top 100 in China’s biggest female vocal reality TV show, SuperGirl. She later left competition singing to release her first self-produced EP, Growing Pains, as well as a collab single with Vancouver-based mando-R&B artist, Diverseddie, with a vision of creating art that can comfort others. RAMY is also the vocalist of a Toronto-based 5-piece alternative band called the Deezed Man Collective (DMC), with a vulnerable, genre-bending 2021 EP under their belt. Together, they've played grooves for loving audiences across both Toronto and New York.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Kibra

Kibra

Kibra is an emerging artist from Toronto ready to captivate you with her hybrid blend of smooth R&B sounds and agile jazz vocals. Her diverse upbringing and lived experiences have majorly contributed to the creation of her unique sound that is packed with messages that tackle social issues, give hope and inspire love.

June 30, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

High Flyer

High Flyer

Toronto, Ontario band High Flyer can be defined as a rambunctious fender bender of alt-rock and funk. Established in 2019, they ensure upbeat infectious grooves, slick guitar licks, and neck breaking basslines. These four rowdy guys will have you bobbing your heads and shaking your shoulders. The band has gigged around well-known Toronto venues, with their home base at the Dakota Tavern. Currently, they have two singles released, have established radio time on stations worldwide and are proud to present their first EP Manuka released on all platforms on October 1st, 2021.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Jerusa Leao and Trio

Jerusa Leão

Jerusa Leão and Trio is a fusion of musical inspirations ranging from the classic Brazilian 70s era with nuances of psychedelic rock, baião, dub, afrobeat, and bossa nova. Their eclectic sound has the power to dismantle any preconceived ideologies of what traditional Brazilian music should be.

July 1, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Jeremy Voltz

Jeremy Voltz

Burned-out mathematician turned indie-soul artist, Jeremy Voltz’s music is inspired by thinking deeply about the people in his life and what he’d love to have the courage to say to them. Reminiscent of Jeff Buckley, Hozier, and Stevie Wonder, he has a voice that is powerful and haunting. Voltz's recent album, Weekender, produced by JUNO-winning Michael Wojewoda, delivers hook-heavy melodies with universal, heartfelt lyrics. A signed artist with Hyvetown Music Publishing, Voltz's songs have been featured in film, television, and radio. His anthem, One Day at a Time, has millions of worldwide listens and inspired an illustrated children’s book.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Julie Fitzgerald

Julie Fitzgerald

Julie Fitzgerald is a 2-Time Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion and Open Stepdance Champion from Bancroft, Ontario. She tours with The Fitzgeralds, who were nominated for the 2020 CFMAS (‘Instrumental Group of the Year’). She has toured North America, UK, Japan, Germany, Bahamas, Caribbean, and Switzerland. Julie received a Degree in Music from Humber College, where she received several awards (Ron Collier Scholarship for Arranging, and New Venture Seed Fund for her entrepreneurial pursuits in the music and dance business). She created an Instructional Step Dance DVD and also launched the first ever online lessons site for Ottawa-Valley Stepdance.

July 7, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Ben Kunder

Ben Kunder

Occupying a rare but accessible musical space between folk, pop, and Cali-style Americana, Toronto singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ben Kunder chronicles the ordinary and the extraordinary in luminous detail. With three highly acclaimed studio albums (2020’s Searching For the Stranger, 2018’s Better Human, and 2015’s Golden) and multiple international tours and festival appearances achieved to date, Kunder has amassed a devoted following while establishing himself as a sought-after collaborator and electrifying live performer. A committed social justice advocate, father to two young children and compassionate member of the human race, Kunder consistently yields exquisite musical insights.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

King Chino

King Chino

King Chino is a multi-instrumentalist music producer and composer who was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He creates music in a range of genres from hip-hop to R&B, often blending elements of jazz and soul. He has been performing and composing as a solo artist and alongside notable artists within Canada and Internationally for over a decade.

July 8, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Abigail Lapell

Abigail Lapell

Call it prairie noir or Canadiana desert rock: Toronto’s Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs. She’s won two Canadian Folk Music Awards – English Songwriter and Contemporary Album of the Year – reaching #1 on Canadian folk radio and over 18 million Spotify streams. She tours widely across North America and Europe, performing on vocals, piano, harmonica and finger style guitar. Her latest album, Stolen Time, was released April 2022 on Outside Music.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Holly Clausius

Holly Clausius

Holly Clausius is a queer, Toronto artist blazing a trail of her own. Her soulful songwriting emulates the ballads of Feist, the honesty of Amy Winehouse and raw onstage talent of Alanis Morissette. Blending a multitude of genres of pop, rock, soul and jazz - there is a flavor for everyone in Clausius’ music. In the year of 2021 alone, Holly performed with HoneyJam- headlining the famous El Mocambo, she placed 2nd in the Cross Canada Artists For Social Change competition- being praised by Tegan (from Tegan and Sara) and Deborah Cox and released her debut LP, Rose Garden with much success. Gracing famous stages from The Viper Room in Los Angeles to Hotel Cafe, Holly’s voice demands to be heard and quiets even the loudest of rooms.

July 14, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

yarro

Yarro

Yarro is a soulful and ethereal singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario. Her eclectic palate has most notably led her to perform at Fashion Art Toronto, Canadian Music Week and Pride Toronto, and she has independently released 4 singles and an EP. Born into an artistic home in Ottawa, Ontario, Yarro is a storyteller at the core. She’s a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada’s Acting Program and a recent participant in the 2022 RBC Launchpad Music Entrepreneurship Program. Yarro is passionate about mental health and believes in music’s power to heal.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

the bright lunch trio

The Bright Lunch Trio

The Bright Lunch Trio is a Canadian jazz-based group made up of a singer from the prairies (Whitney Ross-Barris), a guitarist from the maritimes (Nathan Hiltz) and a bassist from the burbs (Ross MacIntyre). Long ago, when singer, Whitney Ross-Barris flat-out lied to guitarist, Nathan Hiltz about being able to write songs, he quickly called her bluff. Six years, later as lyricist and composer, respectively, they release their first self-titled album (with the added mad skills and interpretation of bassist, Ross MacIntyre) as the Bright Lunch Trio.

July 15, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

mia sanchez

Mia Sanchez

Mia Sanchez is a multifaceted artist from Toronto, making her mark in Pop and R&B. Inspired by the likes of Jhené Aiko & Jessie Reyez, her soulful voice and authentic lyrics never fail to touch the hearts of her listeners. Her ability to convey emotional nuance is especially apparent in her newest release “Been Thru” ft. DIONIV. Mia discovered her sound by performing at iconic Toronto venues and has been refining her abilities by sharing YouTube covers with her devoted fans for many years. Mia is currently working on releasing a few more singles followed by her upcoming debut album.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Sammy Jackson

JUNO-Award winning artist Sammy Jackson is an emerging Jamaican-Canadian singer-songwriter recognized for her distinct sound, fusing elements of Jazz, R&B and Pop. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance specializing in Jazz Voice from the University of Toronto. In 2021, Sammy Jackson’s album “With You” won a Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.

July 21, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Faith Amour and Mario Posella

Award-winning Toronto singer Faith Amour brings her “smooth as molasses” (Broadway World) voice to an uplifting mix of original, world and jazzy neo soul with the Imanova Project. Currently working on her third album, she is joined by the gifted Brampton guitarist Mario Posella, who studied Jazz guitar at York University under Lorne Lofsky, Robb Cappelletto and Roy Patterson. Winner of the Douglas Menzie Phillips and the Oscar Peterson scholarships, when not playing Jazz, Mario plays Highlife, Afrobeat and Reggae, and can be heard and seen on Murdoch Mystery, Private Eyes and Self Made: Inspired by the life of Madam CJ Walker.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Chèlle

Chèlle is a pop singer-songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. Debuting in 2020, Chèlle combines the genres of pop, disco, R&B, and punk to give us an eclectic and exciting new sound. Chèlle has already received much recognition from her career. Not only an artist but also an entrepreneur, Chèlle continues to push herself as an independent. Her single, Hallucinating You, reached over 20,000 streams across streaming platforms and gained a following of over 3,000 subscribers on YouTube. "Here is a rising pop star to keep on our radar,” said Elke Nominikat with Glamglare Magazine. Along with her singing career, Chèlle has gone on to star in multiple TV commercials, as well as landing her first role in a Canadian movie entitled Remember Me, Mommy? Chèlle's music is known to be catchy, heartfelt and radio- friendly and catches the heart of audiences across the world.

July 22, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Nathan Baya

Nathan Baya is an artist, spoken word poet and dancer born in Toronto and raised in the Jane and Finch area. Coming from an underprivileged community written off by many, Baya used his art to redefine what his community means to him and the world. He not only aspires to create opportunities for himself as a local artist but for other artists as well. With every barrier he breaks he hopes to open the door for another person and to him that is the true definition of following the way of his ancestors—each one, teach one!

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Peach Luffe

My name is Jong Lee and welcome to our project, Peach Luffe. I make music in my bedroom with a bunch of friends. I started this journey alone but found others to join me as full-time band members and creative collaborators. Thanks for listening and stay dreamy! ⁃ Jong

July 28, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Maxh

Maxh is a musician, photographer, and performer. His music is a Neo-Soul/R&B/“Jazz” fusion. Visually, his photos tell a story through fantasy, glitter and rainbow. His art and performances are streams of consciousness and reflections on his life thus far.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Diar

Diar “ ( دْيَار ) is a Syrian band. We play Syrian and Arabic traditional songs with flamenco touch to revive the heritage by using some easy rhythms so everyone can understand and enjoy the music. In our music, we refer to the rich Arabic heritage that we aim to cultivate, and our hope is that this beautiful folk music can continue to thrive. The name Diar " ( دْيَار ) refers to a Syrian-Damask term meaning open space (courtyard) in the old traditional Syrian house. To us, Diar " ( دْيَار ) evokes our homeland in Syria, our memories of childhood, friends, family, and first love, memories of happiness, sadness, and our musical roots. Diar " ( دْيَار ) in Canada will be the bridge between our memories in Syria and our new home in Canada.

July 29, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Sarah Hiltz

Sarah Hiltz is a contemporary folk artist based in Toronto, Canada. Her newest album, CALM FURY, is a collection of songs that grew out of her research into the ways we experience, express and suppress anger in modern society. Hiltz has independently released four full-length albums and two EPs since 2009. Her work has landed her Folk Music Ontario’s Songs From The Heart Award, opening slots for Canadian icons Gordon Lightfoot and Ron Hynes, a Best Folk Album nomination (Toronto Independent Music Awards) and earned her an invitation to give a TEDx talk in 2014.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Kondriah

Kondriah: Derived from the biological “mitochondria.” Powerhouse of the cell, vital biological component shared by all life forms. We are vibrational frequencies, a trait we share with music. This cosmic resonance unites and permeates all. Making us individuals belonging to something bigger than ourselves, aligned as one within a universal collective. My mission as Concerto Ricardo is to celebrate life and our contributions to this intricate divine cooperative through music, mindfulness and kindness. Opened up for The Wailers at The Phoenix, Morgan Heritage at The Opera House, and performed at culturally historic venues in Japan and New York City.

August 11, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Nefe

Nefe

Enshrined within Nefe’s rock and soul sensibilities, you find an artist who is equal parts song writing oracle and vocal magician. Masterfully in control of her vocal undulations combined with the rawness of her lyrics, Nefe’s songs lure listeners into a journey through a rich musical tapestry built upon the bedrock of funk and R&B.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Borelson

Borelson

Borelson is an award-winning multi-disciplinary artist based in Toronto. After formative years spent between Gabon, Congo, and France, he took a leap of faith and relocated to Canada. His particular music is mostly hip-hop infused, mixed with other music influences (afrofusion/afrobeats, jazz, classical music, etc.). In May 2020, Borelson released his debut album As Far As Eye Can See. In the fall of 2021, he released his sophomore album Building Bridges. One of his songs, Fearless was selected by CBC Music for their Top 100 Canadian songs of 2021 and was also used for the national campaign for their show The Block.

August 12, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Zaynab Wilson

Zaynab Wilson

Zaynab Wilson, a Montréal-born multi-instrumentalist with the spirit and stories of a traveler, sculpts a soundscape that binds the intrinsic Afro-Caribbean rhythms developed in her childhood performance years and the heart-driven, improvisational song styles of jazz and soul music. This iteration performs a collection of songs primarily written during her recent time abroad in Australia. The theme of artistic exploration is Dwij: an ode to the odyssey of rebirth, recalibration, and reimagining her artistic definition. The performance will feature the company of sensitive, dynamic, and familial musicians a part of the journey.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

AshaLee

AshaLee

By harnessing the charm that is music, AshaLee sways listeners with passion and soul. This inspirational artist has earned her reputation as a talented musician and skillful performer by fusing together Dancehall and R&B elements to deliver moving and high-energy performances. AshaLee is a Jamaican singer-songwriter, operating out of Toronto. Her song writing and music are heavily influenced by amazing storytellers such as Sade, Vybes Kartel, and Popcaan. Though her love for music stemmed from childhood, AshaLee began pursuing her music career in early 2018 and has blazed a trail for herself ever since.

August 18, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Emily Schultz with Honey Jam logo

Emily Schultz

Combining powerful yet intimate vocals and honest song writing, Edmonton-born singer-songwriter Emily Schultz will gracefully take you to a place of comfort, hope and vulnerability, weaving her stories of the human experience with folk, pop and soul undertones. Since moving to Toronto, Schultz has co-headlined several sold out shows in Toronto, including the Great Hall, Rivoli and Supermarket, earning her a monthly residency at the Toronto live music staple: The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar. A seasoned festival musician (Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Blue Skies Festival, Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival), Emily has been a featured performer at Canadian Music Week and with Soulpepper Theatre (Riverboat Coffeehouse: The Yorkville Scene), showcasing on Much Music, eTalk and Breakfast Television Toronto. Emily is currently finishing up her debut independent EP entitled Family Name, set to be released this year.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Grace Marr with Honey Jam logo

Grace Marr

Grace Marr is an Ottawa-born singer-songwriter currently based in Toronto, Ontario. An artist for both Saturday night and Sunday morning, she combines honest songcraft with a raw, soulful sound that fuses both Inspirational/CCM and modern R&B/Pop. Her powerhouse vocals and kicked-back ease inspires the everyday believer in her 2020 single Upside, and recent video Sanctuary (captured at Forest City Church). Most notably, Grace co-wrote Where Would I Be on Maverick City Music/TRIBL’s Anthologies album. Sung by Ryan Ofei, Dante Bowe, and Brandon Lake, the record was released shortly after the music group's GRAMMY-Award win for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Grace has also written with Rodney ‘DarkChild’ Jerkins (Whitney Houston, H.E.R., Justin Bieber), Reach Records (Lecrae, Andy Mineo), and is an alumnus of Honey Jam Canada 2019/2020 (Winner of the Slaight Music Studio Prize).

August 19, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Mikalyn

Mikalyn

Mikalyn’s signature alt-pop style defies her age and blurs the lines between genres and eras. Between the depth of her voice, substance of her song writing, and seemingly endless list of achievements, you would swear the young artist has been in the game for decades. Mikalyn’s ascent began with an unconventional foothold when a Brazilian record label discovered her original, piano-driven music on Soundcloud and offered to transform them into EDM hits, resulting in millions of streams with artists such as Zuffo, Diskover, Ownboss, Evokings, Kohen, Freakpass, Salutte, and Jetlag. These collaborations were and continue to be instrumental in building her repertoire and fanbase, ultimately introducing new listeners to her original alt-pop style. With a one-of-a-kind style and unwavering drive, Mikalyn shows no signs of slowing down on her already impressive trajectory as she launches her Indie-pop career.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Ruben Esguerra

Ruben Esguerra

Award winning arts educator, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and community worker, Ruben “Beny” Esguerra arrived as a child to Toronto from Bacatá (Bogotá, Colombia) as a political refugee with his parents, who were receiving threats for their human rights activism. Today, he is a two-time JUNO-nominated multi-instrumentalist/producer, spoken-word poet, arts educator and community worker. In 2021, he was chosen as the laureate of the 2020 Ontario Arts Foundation Arts Educator Award and was nominated and chosen as a finalist for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Community Arts Award.

August 25, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Julie Neff

Julie Neff

Julie Neff is an indie-pop/alt-rock artist who wields her heartbreak into powerful melodies and driving rhythms. Primarily based in Toronto, Neff has taken her music to Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, building on her passion for language and culture along the way. Neff’s vocals are emotionally potent, driving to the core, and helping to process the complex emotions we face each day. Whether you need to have a good cry or belt out your frustrations, Neff’s music is here for you. While her debut EP Catharsis focussed on this emotional release, Neff’s upcoming EP Over It shines a light on the open heart needed for vulnerability while planting one’s feet firmly on the ground to create the healthy boundaries we need in our lives.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Melissa Kadas

Melissa Kadas

Melissa Kadas is a 16-year-old pop singer-songwriter and actor from Brampton, Ontario. In the summer of 2021, Melissa filmed her first TV series in a supporting actor role which aired on NBC Universal on February 24th, 2022. In 2020, Melissa won Standout Artist under 18 in the Emerging Artist Contest Becoming and in 2019 was one of 25 female artists chosen by Toronto’s notable Honey Jam. Among her passions for creating music and acting, Melissa thrives on stage. She has been a featured performer for audiences up to 3000 people at shows including Rock Your Hair, Youth Day, and numerous private shows as a soloist and part of larger group ensembles.
Melissa is dedicated to building her online audience by engaging and connecting with fans on a deeply personal level, sharing her story of being misunderstood and often underestimated only to discover her inner strength and commitment to helping her audience do the same. Melissa has released several songs on Spotify with her release Secret Love co-written with Juno nominee for best producer Chris Grey and Juno winner and multi-platinum singer-songwriter and producer Elijah Woods in 2021.

August 26, 2022

Location: Terminal 1 (domestic departures, post-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Suzifromtheblock

Suzifromtheblock

Suzifromtheblock is a singer-songwriter based out of Toronto. With an underground essence in a pool of alternative fusions, she reaches outside the box with her unique way of delivering her music and focuses on the vibe and message of each track.

Location: Terminal 3 (check-in area, pre-security), 1st set: 5:30pm-6:15pm (15 min break) 2nd set: 6:30pm-7:15pm

Jennifer Bettencourt

Jennifer Bettencourt

Jennifer Bettencourt is a Luso-Canadian fadista who happily tumbled into the world of fado as a teenager. After a lifetime of attempting to ignore the cultural roots that were tugging at her, fado ended up becoming her passion. Jennifer has been performing in cultural centres at events and special noites de fado for well over 10 years, and has had the privilege to open for such acclaimed artists as Rodrigo Costa Félix, Marta Pereira da Costa, Nathalie Pires, and Ângelo Freire. Jennifer wants to bring fado into the future and sing it to a big and diverse audience.

May 11, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Andrea Ramolo

Andrea Ramolo is a Canadian recording artist, dancer, actress, educator, and cultural enthusiast. She has released seven studio albums—five solo and two with the duo Scarlett Jane—and is a multiple Canadian Folk Music Award nominee. The triple-threat began her journey into the arts as a dancer and actor until she ventured into music in 2008 with the release of her album, Thank You For The Ride, which she supported with close to 200 shows across Canada.

May 12, 2022

Location: Terminal 1

1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Donné Roberts

Two-time JUNO Award winner and three-time JUNO Award nominee guitarist and singer-songwriter Donné Roberts was born in Madagascar and is presently one of the hottest acts on the world music scene in Canada. Now based in Toronto, he's earned a matchless reputation for the excellence of his song writing skills, musicianship, collaborations and the excitement of his live shows. Donné has led a prolific and varied artistic life since he left his home country of Madagascar as a boy. He came to wider recognition in his adopted home of Canada after earning two JUNO Awards and three JUNO Award nominations for his contribution as a composer and guitar player for the African Guitar Summit project and Okavango African Orchestra and with the release of his great albums: Rhythm Was Born, Internation, and Onward. His success led to CBC Radio asking him to compose the theme song for their popular morning show Fresh Air, which still runs today.

May 13, 2022

Location: Terminal 1

1st set: 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Nate Daviau

Hailing from the North, inspired by the South, Nate Daviau (pronounced dav-ee-o) is a Toronto-born artist and songwriter. Nate is an engaging performer who has a natural and easy connection with people. A country music artist inspired by alt-country greats like Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell, Nate has broad interests from pop, folk, gospel and jazz which influence his music. Nate’s distinctive voice, meaningful turn of phrase and lyrical ease pair with hook-oriented melodies to make his songs catchy and memorable. He’s spent the last four years studying song writing at the prestigious Berklee College of Music and has released two independent EPs in that time. He’s an excellent demonstration of what a guitar-toting songwriter is capable of onstage. His recent single Listerine testifies to his bona fides.

Location: Terminal 1

1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Sarah MacDougall

Multiple award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah MacDougall is known for her poetic songs and passionate performances. Sarah mixes folk, pop and rock elements into her infectious, often epic songs. Born in Sweden, now based in Toronto, Ontario, Swedish magazine Nöjesguiden declared her “One of Sweden’s best singer-songwriters,” and Rootstime Belgium described her as “One of the greatest talents of our era.”

Sarah has played at festivals such as Iceland Airwaves, Edmonton Folk Festival and Reeperbahn, and has shared the stage with artists such as Bruce Cockburn, Tallest Man on Earth, Buffy St. Marie, Passenger, and more.

Her most recent release, All The Hours I Have Left To Tell You Anything, is a record about strength, identity, death, the breakdown of relationships, birth, and the ghosts we honor and carry throughout. It is Sarah’s fourth record and was written amid the death of her grandparents, the birth of her niece, and a breakup. The nine songs are also influenced by the places that made her and changed her: the dark beauty of Scandinavia and the vastness of the Canadian North.

May 16, 2022

Location: Terminal 1

1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

New Friends

With genre bending anthems translated through impactful and relatable emotions, New Friends are reinventing the standard for what popular music can be. As a product of their childhoods, they are nostalgic for the bands they loved growing up and continue to emulate those influences with a modern twist.

When Stefan Boulineau, Ayden Miller, Cole Wilson and Conrad Galecki crossed paths as music students in late 2018, the group clicked instantly and began working on demos in dorm rooms in London, Ontario.

It didn't take long until their hook-filled debut single Purple Candy was out in the world, since reaching over 3.5 million streams on Spotify and climbing. They were recently announced winners of the It's Your Shot contest in Canada worth $100,000 in Artist Development.

With a charismatic front man in Boulineau who displays dreamy originality in his voice, metaphorical yet relatable lyrics from Miller, rich guitar melodies from Wilson, and production magic and class writing from Galecki, New Friends is rapidly becoming a recognized sound around the world.

March 14, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Donné Roberts

Two-time JUNO Award winner and three-time JUNO Award nominee guitarist and singer-songwriter Donné Roberts was born in Madagascar and is presently one of the hottest acts on the world music scene in Canada. Now based in Toronto, he's earned a matchless reputation for the excellence of his song writing skills, musicianship, collaborations and the excitement of his live shows. Donné has led a prolific and varied artistic life since he left his home country of Madagascar as a boy. He came to wider recognition in his adopted home of Canada after earning two JUNO Awards and three JUNO Award nominations for his contribution as a composer and guitar player for the African Guitar Summit project and Okavango African Orchestra and with the release of his great albums: Rhythm Was Born, Internation, and Onward. His success led to CBC Radio asking him to compose the theme song for their popular morning show Fresh Air, which still runs today.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

NUA

NUA is an award-winning innovative trad trio, bringing a fresh and unique sound to traditional music, creating their own distinctive original compositions, balanced with traditional and contemporary tunes drawn from Irish and Scottish traditions. Based in Toronto, Canada, NUA consists of three award-winning members: fiddle player James Law, guitarist Graeme McGillivray and bodhrán player Jacob McCauley. The interaction between the three is what really makes the music shine, whether it be their soaring melodies or tasteful grooves.

March 15, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Leen Hamo

Kazdoura is a Toronto-based music group that presents Arabic fusion. The project was founded by Leen, a singer from Syria, and Johnny, a multi-instrumentalist (saxophonist and guitarist), in the summer of 2020. Johnny was very enthusiastic to learn and play songs from his Arabic background. Together, they fused old classical Arabic songs with many musical influences such as blues, funk and jazz and presented them in a reinvented and modern style. Their inspiration comes from the struggles and destruction in the Middle East, where they come from. To them, Kazdoura is a short nostalgic trip to their roots and past. Currently, Kazdoura is working on their debut EP, set to be released in May 2022.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Charlotte Fabro

Charlotte Fabro is a unique musical mind, born and raised in Toronto's west end. Charlotte's music runs the gamut of musical styles from soulful and upbeat to rich and sultry. Charlotte's song writing effortlessly marries poetry and harmony in a tasteful and honest way.

March 16, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Di Zhang

Di Zhang is an emerging yangqin virtuoso active in Toronto’s music scene. She obtained her Ph.D. degree in music in 2021 and a Master's degree in 2018 from York University. She is especially interested in improvisation and contemporary composition. Her improvisation was featured in an album The Path to Contemporary, as well as two concerts that presented live transcontinental improvisation and performance. Her research thus far has revolved around the cultural study of the yangqin, Chinese notation systems, pedagogical approaches to improvisation, improvisation in ancient and contemporary regional Chinese music and Western music. The dissertation title for her Ph.D. is Creativity, Improvisation, and Pedagogy for the Chinese Yangqin. In addition to her research, she has performed at the Toronto Music Garden, Wilfred Laurier University, York University, and the University of Toronto, among others. Tours have led Di Zhang to performances in Vancouver, Montreal, Regina, Prince Edward Island, Saskatoon, Macau, Mainland China, and Portugal.

Location: Terminal 3, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth Blues Duo

Ken Yoshioka is a Toronto based blues musician, originally from Kamakura, Japan. He started his career as a harmonica player and developed into a singer, fingerpicking guitarist and composer. Julian Fauth is a piano player and singer whose style is based on the tradition of prewar barrelhouse blues and boogie woogie, with infusions of gospel and jazz. Ken and Julian fell in love with blues as youngsters. They came to Toronto in the mid-1990s and met in Kensington Market in 1997. Both are soulful singers and songwriters and knowledgeable interpreters of traditional blues and gospel. Seasoned by years of playing together, they complement each other very well and present a dynamic take on the blues that is rooted in the tradition, but interacts with it in imaginative ways.

March 17, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

The Sun Harmonic

Kaleb Hikele is a Canadian singer-songwriter and prolific recording artist based in Toronto's east end. Under his stage name, The Sun Harmonic, he has released a new folk album Coast to Coast recorded in five studios across Canada. Kaleb has crafted independent music from his home studio since 2009 with over a dozen releases covering diverse genres. The Sun Harmonic's music has drawn attention from SiriusXM, CBC Radio, Stingray Music, Canadian Musician Magazine, including accolades from Record Store Day and Canada's Walk of Fame. Two new studio albums are in the works and are set to be released in 2022.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

FreePlay

Using only their voices and innovative live looping techniques, international vocal sensation FreePlay sings you around the world without leaving your seat. New York jazz, UK pop, European classical, Indian ragas, Brazilian samba… FreePlay does it all, a cappella. Partners in music and in life, Canadians Dylan Bell and Suba Sankaran delight in sharing their unique and virtuosic a cappella style around the world, with performances in over 20 countries across 6 continents.

March 18, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Ammoye

Singing songs of love, life and justice, 5-time Juno nominee Ammoye delivers a wholly unique future forward reggae sound that incorporates old-school rocksteady, dancehall and dubstep with gospel, soul and R&B. With her infectious voice and messages of empowerment, Jamaican-born Ammoye is a lightworker and self-declared soul rebel.

Ammoye’s newly released 13-track album Water features the who’s who of the contemporary international reggae scene with contributions from Toronto’s own DJ Agile and Danny Maestro, The Senior Allstars from Germany, Thomas Blondet from Brooklyn, Adian Hanson Donsome of NYC’s Donsome Records and the legendary Lord SassaFras, as well as production from Natural High and executive production, mastering and sound engineering from Tandra Lytes Jhagroo, both based in Jamaica.

Ammoye participated in the Going Global x Mondo showcase, presented by Global Toronto and Small World Music. On the release of Ammoye’s new album, Water, it garnered consideration from the Academy Awards for a Grammy nomination.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Simone Miller

Born in 2005, Simone is an actress and singer-songwriter from Toronto, Canada. From a young age, Simone has always enjoyed being a performer and has sung since she was able to speak. Her love for the arts was evident when she would take every opportunity to act and sing wherever she could and to whomever would listen. Her first big break came about when she was cast as a lead character named Raign Westbrook in the CBC’s kids’ digital original mystery and adventure series, Detention Adventure. Since then, she has been cast as young Dorinda Clark in the Lifetime movie The Clark Sisters (executive producers include Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige), the hilarious Workin Moms, and is currently on CBC’s Run The Burbs, where she plays Mannix!

Simone first got her feet wet in the music industry when she was given the opportunity—once the producers discovered her great voice—to sing on one of the tracks entitled “Lioness” in the 8th episode of Detention Adventure Season 2. From there she has also had the opportunity to write for well-known and up-and-coming artists in the Japanese market. Simone has been working diligently towards writing and composing her own original music and has released two original songs to date, Dry Eyes (produced by Rob Wells), and Older (produced by DR). She recently released the music video for Older, which you can watch online.

March 19, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Christina Smith

Christina Smith is an international award-winning vocalist and versatile performer. She has a natural gift for classical music. Known for her powerful soprano voice, the Toronto-born, Jamaican-raised vocalist has been applauded by media and audiences across the globe. Christina was also the winner of the 2020 Deputy Mayor's Talent Search competition and the recipient of the 2021 Black Diamond Ball "Inspirational Youth" Award.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Running Red Lights

Running Red Lights have been performing and composing music together since 2006. They have won various competitions including the 2010 Youdiscover Competition/Kensington Sound Songwriting Contest and the 2018 Canadian Songwriting Contest. The band has toured extensively in Canada and Europe, performing thousands of concerts alongside acclaimed acts such as Counting Crows, The Trews, Barenaked Ladies, Great Big Sea, Stars and Jully Black. The band has a considerable catalog of original music, and a number of these songs can be heard on BBC, CBC and several Spotify curated playlists.

March 20, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Freetherevolution

If there is one word to describe Freetherevolution as an artist, it is energy. He commands the stage with powerful vocals inspired by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Prince, and Carlos Santana fused with Latin sounds like those of J. Balvin, Maluma, and Bad Bunny. His ability to intertwine old school with new school and Spanish with English allow him to create a state of hypnosis, while bringing the focus back to lyrics that inspire life, love and freedom. His swank and style dare the audience to resist the urge to move.

Freetherevolution has an unmatched ability to connect and transcend deep within the listener’s mind, body, and spirit. His vibration is palpable and he has one goal: To make the world feel good.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Tennyson King

Tennyson King is a nomadic indie folk musician from Hong Kong and Canada. He writes chill soundtracks to rich, diverse landscapes as he explores the world's beauty, making connections with people, nature, and wildlife along the way. Having toured in Canada, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Brazil and Southeast Asia, Tennyson has captured audiences worldwide with his reverberant and earthy folk-rock blend, jovial personality, and intimately humorous lyrical storytelling. In 2022 he released his record Good Company, produced by Juno nominee Ross Hayes Citrullo. It’s a raw, gritty, and organic sound that makes the soul feel wild and the heart comforted.

March 21, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Arlene Paculan

Arlene Paculan (Solo)

Arlene is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario. She has enchanted crowds across Canada, UK, Europe and the U.S. since 2010. Arlene is also Executive Producer of Let's Make Good Productions, which is an artist and event promotion company with a goal to spread empowerment through original art. She is the host of her own TV show, Striving Artist, which is aired on Filipino TV. Past performances include: Rock the Coliseum, JUNO Fest (London), Aeolian Hall, Living Arts Centre, The Rose Theatre, tedX Mississauga, Meadowvale Theatre, Sound of Music Club Series, and Paisley Arts Festival (Scotland).

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Vixu

Vixu

Victor Xu (Vixu) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for an aesthetically languid style that shifts between alternative R&B, hip-hop, and indie.

Since his early instrumental releases in 2014, Victor has been active as both a solo artist and a collaborator. Working with Canadian vocalists such as Chris Larocca, Andi, and Calm, Vixu has established an eccentric, yet deep-rooted sound in his approach to pop music. He is also known for his bands: Nigel Nigel, a sultry indie rock band, and Sly Why, a warped mingling of experimental hip-hop and jazz fusion. Vixu is most recognized for his two vocally immersed EP's: Naïve (2015) and Husht (2019).

From a Chinese Canadian upbringing in Ajax, Ontario, Victor took an active interest in music production, composition, and poetry from a young age. His classical training and active interest in song writing carried him through a post-secondary education in jazz piano. During this time, he formed the music that would eventually create Vixu.

His latest release, an EP called Husht, is a layering of irregularly swung percussion, vibrating synthesizers, and lurching vocal lines- in a tone both amorous and ruminative.

In the next couple of months, Vixu will be revealing new music from a possible upcoming album.

March 22, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Josh Piche

Josh Piche

Josh Piche is a Toronto based singer-songwriter and guitarist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is known for his smooth touch on the guitar and resonates with rootsy soulful tones. His song writing is a genuine reflection of his rural upbringing and tenacious spirit. He has collaborated as a side man with many great Ontario groups and released his first solo EP in 2021. He is also the founder of Canopy Music Theatre, an outdoor, socially distanced space where musicians can perform during the pandemic.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

João Leão

João Leão

From São Paulo, Brazil’s intense indie music scene, musician and producer João Leão skillfully infuses his Bossa Nova origins with new flavours of RnB, neo-soul and psychedelic mantras, while collaborating with a great number of artists in Brazil and Canada. João has already been featured in over 30 released albums and toured extensively in South and North America and Europe. His first album, Bilis Negra, was released in 2018.

March 23, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Lauriel Inc.

Lauriel Inc. is a singer-songwriter from Brampton, Ontario. The style of music she plays is more of an alternative R&B/folk mixed with neo soul. She’s been involved with music since her childhood, but only started releasing music in 2016. Her first full EP was released in 2021. Since releasing the project, she’s been performing with band members at Afrofest and hosted an EP release event. She’s also done a few solo performances and band gigs around Toronto. “I love playing music and can’t wait to participate in this series with my band mates!” says the talented artist.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

John Muirhead

John Muirhead is a Canadian troubadour, a campfire storyteller, and a big-hearted folk-rocker. From fingerpicked folk confessionals to upbeat singalongs, John’s award-winning songs have touched audiences across Canada and beyond, building a community of over 50,000 fans online. Since the release of his debut EP Yesterday’s Smile in 2016, John has earned a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination (Young Performer of the Year, 2017), a Forest City London Music Award nomination (Folk/Roots Artist of the Year, 2020), and has graced the stages of Winnipeg Folk Festival, Sawdust City Music Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, and more. John released his debut full-length album Traveller in November 2021.

March 24, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Shannon Dooks

Canadian born, Shannon Dooks’ songs tell it like it is: Intimate, honest, and heartfelt. Her songs are her markers in time that portray her journey through the elation of love, the devastation of loss and the liquidity of life. Shannon creates a quiet landscape of music and asks only for her audience to step into the melodies and lyrics to see if they recognize themselves. Having worked with artists such as Daniel Caesar, Snoop Dog, Raff Pylon, Your Hunni, J3M and Nick Posthumus of Midnight Vesta, Shannon has just released a single called Do It Again. In the background, she is working on her upcoming second album and recording at the historic Kensington Sound in Toronto.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Việt

A self-described musical chameleon, Việt is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario. Combining the lush harmonies and rhythms of his Humber jazz education with the booty-shaking grooves of his first loves, neo-soul and disco, Việt has created a unique sound transcendent of the decades. Lyrically, he draws upon his experiences growing up as a queer Canadian youth of colour, seeking to spark a musical dialogue for issues like gender, sexuality, and cultural identity.

March 25, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Broke Fuse

Broke Fuse is a one-man blues band from Toronto, performing dynamic original songs alongside classic standards. Jay Moonah, the man behind Broke Fuse, has been a fixture on the Canadian music scene for more than 30 years. Broke Fuse has been performing to rave reviews since 2014 and has released two EPs and two full-length albums. In 2021, Broke Fuse was nominated as "New Artist of the Year" at the Maple Blues Awards, Canada's national blues awards program.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Melissa Lamm

Melissa Lamm is an independent singer, songwriter, and producer based in Toronto, Canada. A self-taught producer, classically trained pianist, and graduate of Carleton University’s music program, Melissa’s passion lies in creating pop songs with thoughtful lyrics and unforgettable hooks. Although many of Melissa’s songs have been released on labels such as Universal Music MENA, Paradise Music Group, and Chapter EIGHT, she is still an indie through and through. Look out for Melissa’s independently released sophomore EP, All This Time, dropping March 18th, 2022, or catch her performing live on her Twitch channel to her 22,000 followers.

March 26, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Bitter&Broke

Bitter&Broke is a Canadian band and DJ/producer trio based in Toronto, Ontario. Curating the soundtrack to daily life, they cultivate smooth and soulful sounds that merge the classic pallet of soul, jazz, blues, and funk with the contemporary grooves of neo-soul, R&B, and hip-hop. This versatile group follows in the footsteps of the Isley Brothers, Erykah Badu, Prince and J Dilla, among other inspirations. When not producing beats and performing alongside Toronto’s emerging musicians, Bitter&Broke run a number of live-jams, DJ parties, open mics, cyphers, and concerts built for the community and cultures that inspire them every day!

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Jane Mathew

Singer-songwriter Jane Mathew is proud to announce that her debut album Such Perfect Lives is out now. Filled with songs that are letters she wrote to different people, this album is written as a response to the increasing inauthenticity seen in everyday life amplified through social media. Jane was a busker in Toronto for a few years after winning a Subway Musician License for the Toronto Transit Commission. She went on to receive grants from both Toronto Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts to create this album.

March 27, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Cory Hotline

Cory Hotline is a cosmic collision of funk, pop, rock and disco; the kind of band you might expect to see at a raucous dance party in space. Comprised of meticulously selected talent from Toronto's live music scene, Cory Hotline is a synthesis of retro nostalgia and future-facing funk with the pop sense of Maroon 5 and Michael Jackson.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Ben Kunder

Occupying a rare but accessible musical space between folk, pop, and Cali-style Americana, Toronto singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ben Kunder chronicles the ordinary and the extraordinary in luminous detail. With three highly acclaimed studio albums (2020’s Searching For the Stranger, 2018’s Better Human, and 2015’s Golden) and multiple international tours and festival appearances achieved to date, Kunder has amassed a devoted following while establishing himself as a sought-after collaborator and electrifying live performer. A committed social justice advocate, father to two young children and compassionate member of the human race, Kunder consistently yields exquisite musical insights.

March 28, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Aieysha Haws

Effervescent, unpredictable, vivid & witty is the Songstress & Authour of Life's Surprises — Aieysha Haws — sharing her love of learning & to help others grow & thrive, as her fans, 'Wise Eyes' do. She is significantly placed on Listeners' Choice: Today's Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop, Eh!, Hip-Hop/R&B (Playlist/Channel) curated by Stingray Music, The Digilogue After Dark: Toronto on Audiomack, Distrokid R&B/Soul (x2), City of Toronto: Music 311, Contemporary Hit Radio & much more. Writer, visual artist, & RNB/Hip-Hop Soul-Fusion performer Aieysha Haws uses the arts to convey powerful messages.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Basset

Toronto-based folk band, Basset, will take you from a beekeeper’s fields to the haunted basement of a second-hand store, in a style all in their own. Basset brings a deep love of the natural world to their gorgeously meditative debut album, In The Clay, set to release in the fall of 2022.

March 29, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Blandine

Blandine is a French singer-songwriter born in Congo, DRC and raised in Canada. Her music is a fusion between traditional African music with urban music sounds. She has been in the Toronto music scene for over eight years and has released one album titled l’antidote in 2019. Now working on her second album, she has released a few singles including Sonné and Mon Bebe that are available on YouTube and all digital platforms.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Catchfiyah

Catchfiyah is a Canadian electronic duo based out of Toronto, Ontario. The group consists of Lauren Barnett and Demetrios Petsalakis. Blending world beats with house and EDM, they weave social commentary with creative storytelling and hypnotic rhythms. In 2019, Catchfiyah released their first self-titled EP. In October 2021, Catchfiyah will be releasing their second EP titled Price to PayCatchfiyah.

March 30, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Kuné

Kuné originated at the Royal Conservatory of Music out of an initiative by Mervon Mehta to celebrate Canada’s cultural diversity and pluralism as it turned 150, providing a platform for immigrant musicians living in Toronto. Kuné, which means “together”, is re-creating the sound of what it means to live in the most diverse city in the world. With musicians from Brazil, Iran, China and Burkina Faso, and who play different instruments like the Tar, the Ngoni, the Oud or the Alfaia, the band creates music that sounds authentic, soulful and organic. It is the challenge that Kuné has taken on as a collective that could only have come together in a city like Toronto. The group came together in 2016 to rehearse and create a new repertoire of cross-cultural, collaborative pieces. They recorded their first album in 2018 and have performed in different theaters and festivals across Canada from 2017 to 2020 and toured internationally in 2019.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Matti Charlton

Matti Charlton (they/them) is a transgender electronic pop & synthwave artist with autism. They live in downtown Toronto, Ontario with their dog, Quentin. Matti is a classically trained musician but swears by retro 80s synthesizers. Their songs The Ringing of the Bells and Something Different have each been streamed more than 33,000 times on Spotify.

March 31, 2022

Location: Terminal 1, first set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

El Ceibo

Formed in 2019, El Ceibo is a Toronto-based music group that performs a variety of Argentinian folk music. Among its repertoire, the audience can expect to experience arrangements of all time favourites as well as fresh new compositions that echo the rich and colourful sounds of this tradition. The group's distinct sound and refreshing repertoire was recognized by the Toronto Jazz Festival (OLG First Plays initiative) and by CBC Radio 1 ('Big City, Small World'), featuring music from their self-released EP in January 2022.

Location: Terminal 3, 1st set: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (15 min. break) 2nd set: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Osé

Known for her soulful voice and profound lyricism, the 18-year-old is making waves in the music community. Osé's latest video, Hurt Bae, has over 1 million views on YouTube. Her work's heartfelt lyrics and 90s R&B style provide a nostalgic yet refreshing feel. Her talent has also gained the attention of Omar E. Grant (Roc Nation), Jimmy Jam, landed her a co-sign from SZA, and is being developed by Jeff Robinson (H.E.R., Alicia Keys, Brandy).

November 18, 2021

iSpy

Terminal 1 (Domestic departures, post-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

The iSpy Trio plays jazz manouche, swing and blue notes, soul and spaghetti Western twang that brings the country to the city and glamour to the everyday. Rebecca Everett sings with a touch of Billie Holiday, vibrato of Edith Piaf and torchy twang of the 60s. iSpy includes Toronto music staples; Chris Kettlewell on stand-up bass and Tak Arikushi on gypsy jazz guitar. Get your dancing shoes on and swing with them!

Website: https://www.rebeccaeverett.ca/ispy-home

Social: https://www.instagram.com/ispyjazzmusic/

Kuné

Terminal 1 (International arrivals, pre-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

Kuné was born at the Royal Conservatory of Music out of an initiative by Mervon Mehta to celebrate Canada’s cultural diversity and pluralism as it turned 150 and provide a platform for immigrant musicians living in Toronto. Kuné (which means “together”) is re-creating the sound of what it means to live in the most diverse city in the world. With musicians coming from far-away places like Brazil, Iran, China or Burkina Faso and who play different instruments like the Tar, the Ngoni, the Oud or the Alfaia, creating music that sounds authentic, soulful and organic is the challenge that Kune has taken on as a collective, a collective that could only have come together in a city like Toronto. The group came together in 2016 to rehearse and create a new repertoire of cross-cultural, collaborative pieces, they recorded their first album in 2018 and has performed in different theaters and festivals across Canada from 2017 to 2020 and toured internationally in 2019.

Social: https://www.instagram.com/kuneworld/

November 25, 2021

Girl Pow-R

Terminal 1 (International arrivals, pre-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

Girl Pow-R is an all-girl pop-rock band that was nominated for a JUNO in March 2020. Their debut album "This Is Us" has garnered the group well over 2.2 million social and Spotify streams across all platforms in 240 countries around the world, including over 1.1 million on TikTok alone. The group consists of very talented young girls who create and sing original music, cover songs, play instruments and dance! With six original songs already launched, Girl Pow-R debuted their first album to phenomenal praise and awards.

Website: https://www.girl-pow-r.com/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/girl_pow_r/

Nastasia Y

Terminal 1 (Domestic departures, post-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

Nastasia Y is a Ukrainian-born, Canadian electro-world-pop fusion artist. This multilingual singer and keyboardist seamlessly blends her Slavic roots with contemporary ideals, incorporating electronic textures, jazz, rock and R&B stylistics to create her sound. Nastasia is often backed up by her band DoVira, which means “trust” in Ukrainian.

Website: http://doviramusic.com/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/nastasia.y/

Terminal 1 (International arrivals, pre-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

December 2, 2021

M3L

Terminal 1 (Domestic departures, post-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

M3L (pronounced Mel) is a bilingual Afro-Reggaetton and R&B artist based in Toronto. Born in Cameroon and raised in six countries, his music embodies the lived experiences of a “Third Culture” kid, with roots in Anglophone Afrobeats and Hiphop/R&B, as well as Francophone Zouk and Coupé-Décalé music. His ability to flow seamlessly between English and French makes for a unique listening experience and showcases elite versatility. His single “No Problems” featured on Toronto’s main hip hop station FLOW 93.5’s Made in Toronto Takeover, highlighting the hottest rising acts in the city. Over the past few years, M3L has made a name for himself as a performer headlining two shows for the globally renowned Sofar Sounds. His music has featured on Joe Kay’s Soulection Radio on Apple Music Beats 1, BBC Radio 1EXTRA host Remi Burgz' "Remi's Recognition", As well as Seattle based Radio KEXP’s “Overnight Afrobeats” with Lace Cadence and Zimbabwe's Ejazz Radio hosted by DJ Mark Xtreme.

Social: https://www.instagram.com/m3l.muzik/

Alex Mason

Terminal 1 (International arrivals)

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

Inspired in equal parts by alternative rock and indie-folk, Alex Mason goes where the songs are. The Toronto-based musician has been writing songs and gigging across Canada since the release of his first EP, "Wistow Lows" in 2013, with stints including a tour by VIA Rail train for 2015’s "Jasper " as well as cowriting in Nashville. The Canadian songwriter has also opened for acts such as The Strumbellas, Daniel Romano, and Peter Murphy (Bauhaus). Following the release of his live EP, "Salt and the Sea (Live from Dorchester)," Alex Mason is currently working on his first full-length record, poised to be his most personal and fully realized work to date.

Website: https://alexmason.bandcamp.com/

Social: https://www.facebook.com/alexmasonmusic/ and https://twitter.com/alexmasonband

December 9, 2021

Aline Morales

Terminal 1 (Domestic departures, post-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

Born and raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Aline Morales began her performing career as a child, training in capoeira. By the time she reached her early twenties, she had performed in a number of traditional and contemporary bands including Brazil’s most well-known maracatu group, Nacao Estrela Brilhante do Recife, then-led by her mentor Mestre Walter de Franca. Since her arrival in Toronto in 2003, she has been a tireless promoter of the traditional rhythms of northeastern Brazil, continuing to perform with her percussion troupe, Baque de Bamba, at countless festivals and events.

Social: https://www.instagram.com/alinemorales1/ and https://www.facebook.com/aline.morales.1272

Ethan Ardelli

Terminal 1 (International Arrivals, Pre-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

Drummer and composer Ethan Ardelli has been one of Canada’s most acclaimed jazz musicians for more than a decade. His debut album, The Island of Form, is a showcase for Ardelli’s highly developed compositional skills and drumming prowess. The album was recorded by James Farber, the engineer behind many touchstone jazz recordings, including works by Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, and Brad Mehldau. Ethan is on the faculty at the University of Toronto as well as the Humber College Community Music Program.

Website: http://ethanardelli.com/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/ethanardelli/

Terminal 3 (location TBD)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

December 16, 2021

Việt

Terminal 1 (Domestic departures, post-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

A self-described musical chameleon, Việt is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario. Combining the lush harmonies and rhythms of his Humber jazz education with the groove of his first loves, neo-soul and disco, Việt has created a unique sound transcendent of the decades. Lyrically, he draws upon his experiences growing up as a queer Canadian youth of colour, seeking to spark a musical dialogue for issues like gender, sexuality, and cultural identity.

Social: https://www.instagram.com/vietlikestosing/ and https://www.facebook.com/vietlikestosing/

Donné Roberts

Terminal 1 (International Arrivals, Pre-security)

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm (1st set), 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm (2nd set)

Two-time JUNO Award winner and three-time JUNO Award nominee guitarist and singer-songwriter Donné Roberts was born in Madagascar and is presently one of the hottest acts on the world music scene in Canada. Now based in Toronto, he's earned a matchless reputation for the excellence of his song writing skills, musicianship, collaborations and the excitement of his live shows. Donné was raised and educated in the USSR (modern-day Russia), fluently speaks Malagasy, Russian, French and English. From touring as a back up singer for Ace of Base, to a stint as the first black video jockey on MTV Russia, Donné has led a prolific and varied artistic life since he left his home country of Madagascar as a boy. He came to wider recognition in his adopted home of Canada after earning two JUNO Awards and three JUNO Award nominations for his contribution as a composer and guitar player for the African Guitar Summit project and Okavango African Orchestra and with the release of his great albums: Rhythm Was Born, Internation, and Onward. His success led to CBC Radio asking him to compose the theme song for their popular morning show Fresh Air, which still runs today.

Social: https://www.facebook.com/donnerobertsmusic/

Donné Roberts

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