Morgan Toney 
Country / Contemporary Country
Mi'kmaq fiddler and singer Morgan Toney made an astonishing first impression with his original and energetic fusion of Cape Breton's fiery fiddling and ancient Mi’kmaq melodies. On the strength of his debut, First Flight, Toney won the 2023 ECMA for Indigenous Artist of the Year, signed to Ishkōdé Records, and attracted global attention. His follow-up EP, Resilience, explores the stories and ancestral teachings of the Mi’kmaq People. From its title track to lively fiddle reels, Toney's music takes listeners on a journey of cultural revival, weaving past, present, and future of the Mi'kmaq people with every note. The album earned his first 2024 JUNO Award nomination for Traditional Roots Album of the Year and won two 2024 ECMA awards (Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year and Indigenous Artist of the Year). In a short span of time, Toney has developed a strong and powerful vision for his purpose, expanded his musical touchstones to include classic country stylings, and honed a confident and commanding stage presence. Toney is poised to release more new music in 2025.
