Dwayne Morgan Returns to the Stage for November Concert Series

Toronto, ON — After being awarded the Order of Ontario, acclaimed Canadian spoken word artist, author, and community builder Dwayne Morgan is returning to the stage this fall for a five-show performance series across Toronto. The shows — running November 5, 12, 19, 22, and 26 — mark Morgan’s first major public performances since receiving Ontario’s highest honour earlier this year.

Each performance celebrates Morgan’s three-decade career as a poet, performer, and advocate for Black Canadian artistry, while continuing his lifelong mission to elevate new voices and build community through the arts.

A Visionary Artist with Global Reach

Dwayne Morgan began his career in 1993 and founded Up From The Roots Entertainment the following year to support and showcase African Canadian and urban-influenced artists. Over the past 30 years, Morgan has built an international following, performing across Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Ghana, Uganda, Turkey, England, France, Belgium, Germany, Norway, and beyond.

His impact has earned him numerous accolades including the African Canadian Achievement Award, the Harry Jerome Award for Excellence in the Arts, and induction into the Scarborough Walk of Fame. Shifter Magazine also recognized him among its list of outstanding Black men in Canada.

Morgan has performed for Barack Obama, former Governor General Michaëlle Jean, and shared stages with icons such as Alicia Keys and Russell Peters. He even performed at Super Bowl 46 and recorded with Canadian artists including Drake.

November Show Lineup

Morgan’s November 2025 series blends music, poetry, and audience engagement:

• Nov 5 – Poems in the Key of Life #1: Featuring jazz pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo and singer Dario Dvon.

• Nov 12 – Poems in the Key of Life #2: Featuring Hip Hop/R&B pianist Joel Joseph and singer Aaron Ridge.

• Nov 19 – Back Chat: Spoken word showcase featuring Patrick De Belen, A.G., Patrick Walters, Shelly Grace, and Scribe, with live audience Q&A.

• Nov 22 – When Brothers Speak 2025: North America’s largest annual showcase of Black male spoken word artists. The 2025 edition features Ontario Poet Laureate Testament, former Poet Laureate Randell Adjei, Cloud (New Jersey), Tebe Zalango (Illinois), and Scribe, hosted and curated by Morgan.

• Nov 26 – Poems in the Key of Life #3: Featuring Folk/Soul pianist Jennie Laws and singer Harmony Pike.

Tickets are available at dwaynemorgan.ca/events and Ticketmaster.

A Legacy of Inspiration

With over ten albums—including his acclaimed Silent Night spoken word Christmas album—Morgan continues to redefine the Canadian arts landscape. As co-producer of the Toronto Spoken Soul Festival, he remains dedicated to creating stages for emerging artists and ensuring visibility for underrepresented voices.

“Visibility is necessary,” Morgan often says—a principle that has guided his work since day one. His November shows are not only performances but a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the power of words to build community.

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