Halifax 
Events Description
Morgan Toney is a 22-year-old Mi’kmaw singer-songwriter and fiddler from Wagmatcook First Nation. Morgan combines his Mi’kmaw roots and his love of Cape Breton Celtic tunes in the creation of a fresh new sound he calls “Mi’kmaltic.” His debut album, First Flight, was produced by multi-ECMA award winner Keith Mullins.
Morgan’s video releases of “Ko’jua” and “Alasutamaqn,” his song for CBC East Coast Music Hour, have gathered tens of thousands of views. In 2021, the International Indigenous Music Summit partnered with Apple to create a mini-documentary about Morgan’s music. Summit leaders described him as “the one fulfilling the prophecy and carrying the torch from the east.” Morgan will be joined onstage by Cape Breton talents Jesse Cox, Isabella Samson, and Keith Mullins to wow crowds with a high-energy show.
Get ready to be blown away by this lively group’s unique sound! Open Borders is an international music group based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, featuring Mohammad Sahraei on tar, Behrooz Mihankhah on piano, Yousef Mousavi on guitar, Lukas Pearse on bass, and Matthew Gallant on drums. Founded by Mohammad and Matthew in 2017, Open Borders has played in a variety of formations, including a large concert with a twenty-piece international music ensemble. T
hese concerts have featured multicultural Canadian soloists performing Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Iranian, Cuban, and Celtic music, American jazz, and traditional African music, and have been a fundraiser for a future world music museum in the city. Open Borders has played at music festivals and events across the Atlantic provinces, including DiverseCity Multicultural Festival on Prince Edward Island, EVERYSEEKER, Upstream Music Association’s Open Waters Festival, Halifax Multicultural Festival, Feast Festival, Iranian and Indian cultural events, and Halifax Jazz Festival. Open Borders’ unique sound is influenced by Iranian folk and classical music, jazz, rock motifs, Western classical music, and an overall love for international music. The band is currently working on their debut album of original music.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $5-$30
$30 General Admission
$5-$30 Pay what you can for Students and Underwaged
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday October 1, 2021 | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue & Address
Neptune Theatre Scotiabank Stage, 1593 Argyle St, Halifax, NS
Wheelchair accessible
