ABOUT Donné Roberts

Award Winning Musician/Composer/Music Mentor

Canadian musician, composer and music producer Donné Roberts

2 times JUNO Award Winner and 4 times JUNO Award Nominee

(JUNO Award is Canadian GRAMMY Award).

His most current album “OYA” was Nominated for JUNO Award for the Best Global Music Album of the year 2022.

One of Donné Roberts’ song Wenge Yongo Won the 1st Prize at the International Songwriting Competition in the USA in May 2024.

His success led to CBC Radio asking him to compose the theme song for their popular morning show Fresh Air, which still runs today.

He used to work as backup singer for Ace of Base (Swedish pop group).

International AWARDS

In May 2024, Donné Roberts' song “Wenge Yongo”
Won the First Place at the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the USA.
“With over 14,000 entries from over 120 countries, this award confirms Donne Roberts impressive creativity and songwriting talent.”

Donné Roberts album "OYA!" was Nominated for JUNO AWARD Global Music Album of the year 2022!!!
(JUNO Award is Canadian GRAMMY Award)

MUSIC

Articles / Reviews

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Record World International (USA) is the second-oldest music industry publication behind Billboard. It published a review about Donné Roberts' new song "Seheno," which is nominated for a JUNO Award Global Music Album of the Year 2022.

Published on March 4th, 2022

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A review was written about Donné Roberts by Canada's most-followed music critic on social media, Darryl Sterdan, for Tinnitist, Canada's most widely read music blog.

The Madagascar artists shares the latest single from his Juno-nomined album Oya.

"Donné Roberts Celebrates Community Spirit In Seheno"

By Darryl Sterdan

March 3rd, 2022

https://tinnitist.com

Concerts

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Ariengue Arianga - Sultans of String feat. Donné Roberts & Yukiko Tsutsui

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Donne Roberts concert at Drom Taberna

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Donné Roberts promotional video 1

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Live concert at Drom Taberna (Toronto ON)

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Upcoming Concerts

Mar 07, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Baobab Cherry at the Coffee and All That Jazz
Coffee & All That Jazz, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
RSVP
Mar 07, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Coffee & All That Jazz, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
Singer songwriter from Japan Kiiola and Donné Roberts (Malagasy Canadian) singer songwriter performing folk music from Japan and Madagascar
Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Baobab Cherry at the Coffee and All That Jazz
Coffee & All That Jazz, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
RSVP
Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Coffee & All That Jazz, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
Singer songwriter from Japan Kiiola and Donné Roberts (Malagasy Canadian) will perform original compositions, some folk songs from Japan and Madagascar.
Mar 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The LOCAL
Toronto, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M9, Canada
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Mar 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Toronto, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M9, Canada
Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Baobab Cherry at the Coffee and All That Jazz April 11th, 2026
Toronto, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
RSVP
Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Toronto, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
Apr 13, 2026, 8:00 p.m. – Apr 14, 2026, 10:30 p.m.
Old Mill with Brainfudge
Old Mill Toronto Hotel, 9 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1G5, Canada
RSVP
Apr 13, 2026, 8:00 p.m. – Apr 14, 2026, 10:30 p.m.
Old Mill Toronto Hotel, 9 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1G5, Canada
Brainfudge with Chris Bottomley band performing Funk and Reggae
Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
REX
The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z1, Canada
RSVP
Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z1, Canada
Donné Roberts full band at The Rex
Apr 26, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Donné Roberts
224 Augusta Ave, 224 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6, Canada
RSVP
Apr 26, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
224 Augusta Ave, 224 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6, Canada
Jam session with the unknown
May 09, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Baobab Cherry at Coffee & All That Jazz
Toronto, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
RSVP
May 09, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Toronto, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
May 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
MERA Schoolhouse, McDonald’s Corners
McDonalds Corners, 974 Concession Rd 9A, McDonalds Corners, ON K0G 1M0, Canada
RSVP
May 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
McDonalds Corners, 974 Concession Rd 9A, McDonalds Corners, ON K0G 1M0, Canada
Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Baobab Cherry at the Coffee and All That Jazz
Coffee & All That Jazz, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
RSVP
Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Coffee & All That Jazz, 72 Howard Park Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 1V7, Canada
Singer songwriter from Japan Kiiola and Donné Roberts (Malagasy Canadian) will perform original compositions, some folk songs from Japan and Madagascar.
Jun 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Local (TBA)
The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M9, Canada
RSVP
Jun 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Local, 396 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M9, Canada
Aug 07, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 p.m.
Live from the Rock Folk Festival
Live From the Rock, 42 Salls St, Red Rock, ON P0T 2J0, Canada
Details
Aug 07, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 p.m.
Live From the Rock, 42 Salls St, Red Rock, ON P0T 2J0, Canada
Mar 02, 2027, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Donné Roberts with the Sultans of String
Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Details
Mar 02, 2027, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Mar 02, 2027, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Donné Roberts with the Sultans of String
Kitchener, Kitchener, ON, Canada
Details
Mar 02, 2027, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Kitchener, Kitchener, ON, Canada