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Black Music History in Canada Presentation w/ Carlos Morgan

6 May 2023 | 3:00 pm

$15.00

Carlos Morgan Presents a
Black Music History in Canada
A Presentation on the Impact of Black Artists on the Canadian Music Industry
Followed by a performance by the Juno-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter
Ticket price: $15 (online at nac.org or at the door)

Solroc Music recording artist, Juno Award and multi award winning artist and music educator, Carlos Morgan M.A. presents in-depth presentation on the history and contributions of black artists, their contributions, impact and influence in the music industry in Canada.

3:00pm – 4:00pm Presentation and Discussion
4:pm – 4:30 Performance by Carlos Morgan
4:30 – Reception with food provided by Meejah of Oriental Tony’s 

Carlos Morgan is passionate about music. And he wants to share his passion and his knowledge of the Black Canadian music with you at a special presentation at the Niagara Artists Centre. Winner of a Juno Award for Best R&B / Soul Recording for “Feelin’ Alright”, and founder of Solroc Records, Carlos will present a 40 minute multi-media presentation about Black Canadian artists and their influence on the national music scene. 

“Even though I’m Black artist, singer and songwriter in Canada, I wasn’t educated about the contributions of Black artists and musicians in Canada,” Morgan explains, “Musicians such as Oscar Peterson, Portia White, Eleanor Collins, Maestro Fresh Wes, and many others are an integral part of our cultural identity, and have laid the foundation for music in Canada, though they are not widely known. This is why I am passionate about sharing the history of Black Music in Canada.”

There will be a reception post event and attendees are also encouraged to join Carlos at the opening of the Oasis Cocktail Bar at 108 St. Paul Street where co-owner DJ Mobanzo will perform including songs by great Black Canadian artists. 

Carlos Morgan

Solroc Music recording artist Carlos Morgan, a Juno and multi-award winning talented singer, songwriter, vocalist, producer and music educator, is poised to break out on a global level.

“Feelin’ Alright”, Morgan’s debut album, showcased the diversity of Morgan’s sultry singing style with seductive ballads like “Forever For You” and “When Two Become One” to the upbeat R&B tracks “Give It To You” and “Baby C’Mon”. Originally recorded as an independent release for DTone Records, it quickly became one of Canada’s hottest selling independent albums. “Feeling Alright” topped the charts at #3 on “The Records Independent Charts” after two weeks of releasing.

 “Feelin’ Alright” went on to garner the Juno Award, 2x Canadian Urban Music Award, MuchMusic Video Award, SOCAN Music Award, 2x Canadian Who’s Who and 2x Caribbean Cultural Committee Award Recipient. Morgan was inducted into the “2001 & 2002 Canadian Who’s Who”.  Individuals are inducted into the Who’s Who publication based on their contribution to life in Canada.

  • In 2013, Morgan won first place for the “John Lennon “Gots 2 Luv U” Songwriting Contest”.
  • In 2014, Morgan’s album, “The Compilation” garnered the “Best Male R&B Artist” and the “Role Model Certificate of Recognition” @ The “2014 Black Canadian Awards”.
  • In 2015, Morgan won the “Best R&B/Soul Song & Video” @ The “2015 Akademia Music Awards” for his song, “Just Jane”
  • In 2016, Morgan received the “Gold Medal Male Vocalist Award” from “The Global Music Awards” for his song, “Sweet As You Are”.
    In 2017, Morgan was honored with the “Museum Music Award”  by the City of Toronto for his musical contributions to Toronto.
  • In 2022, Morgan became the recipient of the “Power 96.5 Performance Award” at “2022 Black Music Conference Awards” in Buffalo, New York

Morgan released his  new single; the R&B Lovers Rock song, “Just Jane”. Produced by Neison Hardy and Carlos  Morgan, “Just Jane” is about loving and appreciating the everyday woman. Whether it be a mother, grandmother, auntie, sister or friend, the special woman or women in our lives, are “Just Jane  to the world but to those who know and love her, she’s their everything.  Originally recorded as an R&B power ballad, and after its success,, Morgan decided to produce a Reggae/Lovers Rock version of the song to give It a different “vibe”. Get ready to move and groove

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Date:
6 May 2023
Time:
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost:
$15.00
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