Morgan Toney

Morgan Toney is on a roll. Already this year, he has won the JUNO for Traditional Roots Album of the Year (for Heal the Divide, 2025), and ECMAs for Indigenous Artist of the Year and Fusion Release of the Year. Clearly, the way he brilliantly combines the fiery fiddling of Cape Breton Island with the old songs of the Mi’kmaq is resonating with listeners.  A member of We'koqma'q and Wagmatcook First Nations, Morgan has been able to reinvigorate both the Atlantic and Mi’kmaq music communities by bringing these styles together. Morgan’s ECMA-winning debut recording, First Flight (2022), celebrates his language and heritage while his 2023 EP, Resilience, focuses on the strength of the L’nu (Mi’kmaq). Morgan’s trio includes fellow Cape Bretoners Keith Mullins and Ryan Roberts.  Keith is a multi-instrumentalist and the producer and engineer of Resilience, while Ryan adds virtuosic mandolin playing to round out the band’s sound. On stage, the Morgan Toney Trio celebrates cultures and builds bridges.