Desirée Dawson

Desirée Dawson Desirée Dawson is a breath of fresh air in the music industry, with her powerful yet soothing voice, catchy engaging lyricism and inspiring live performances. Whether an intimate venue playing solo, in harmony with her band playing to thousands or anywhere in between, her versatile style allows her to bring her gifts to stages of any size.  Desirée won the CBC searchlight contest in 2016, is a two-time SXSW music video winner, a JUNO Award nominee for Best Adult Contemporary Album of the year and was one of the 2026 Black Canadian Music award recipients. She has garnered millions of views and streams for releases such as “I Am Blessed”, "Chop Some Wood" and more. Desirée is driven by a passion for collective liberation and she believes that finding ways to love and embrace ourselves goes hand-in-hand with learning how to love, care for, and build with those around us. Dawson’s soulful folk/pop sound builds narrative worlds that feel so tactile and clear you can’t help but feel a part of them. Her sentiment of care and compassion will lovingly stay with you to be a gift to pass on.

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