This weekend, don’t miss the inaugural Spoken Soul Fest, a celebration of spoken word and soul music.

The event will feature a wide range of programming, including performances from some of Toronto’s best singer-songwriter guitarists, a showcase of erotic poetry, DJs, a collection of spoken word performances by Womyn of the World (six incredible poets followed by headlining artist TiKA), the Toronto International Poetry Slam, and a closing party.

The SpokenSoul Collective is an artistic collaboration between Dwayne Morgan, Paulina O’Kieffe Anthony and Randell Adjei.

Supported by RISE, By Blacks, VIBE 105.5, 918 Bathurst, this event will engage, inspire and entertain communities using the literary, music and performing arts while simultaneously providing platforms to emerging and mid-career artists.

The SpokenSoul Collective is driven by the need to create platforms that support and showcase artistic work of other racialized artists and elevate artistic genres of soul music, spoken word, poetry and oral storytelling.

Spoken Soul Fest is happening at 918 Bathurst St from Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18. For tickets, click here.