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Shanty Sweets, a Toronto-based recording artist, singer, songwriter, composer and Dj is credited with a diverse musical style that blends Roots-Reggae, Dub, and Jazz influences. Shanty's music resonates with a rich tapestry of musical heritage.
Her debut single "Let it Burn," was released in Fall 2022, garnered widespread acclaim for its powerful rhythm track, cleverly written lyrics, and relevant subject matter. Her second release single “Grey Roses”, a tribute to the legendary Grammy award winning Sly and Robbie’s “Baltimore Rhythm” was released winter 2025, with the approval of Sly Dunbar. The song plays number one on Starliner’s Canadian Reggae Music Charts in May 2025. She was the recipient of Reggae Xclusive Canada’s top 5 performers award, 2024.
Shanty Sweets’ diverse talent landed her a spot DJ’ing on MasterKat Radio streaming live from Jamaica. She’s also a co-host and Dj on Canada’s Black X Kimo Radio (Thursday/The Shaolin Temple) as well as one of Canada’s longest running Reggae radio programs, “Reggae Riddims”/CIUT 89.5 FM with host Patrick Roots.
Shanty is currently working with her Reggae-Jazz Band, the “Shanty Sweets Quintet” and her backing Dj, JATTA iNiVERSAL, playing soul-jazz selections from the Studio 1 era of Reggae.
= areas covered (up to 995 miles)
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
Yes, we can provide our own PA system and simple lighting of not provided at an extra cost.
Yes, we have a Dj.
Yes, we’d be happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.
Yes, we can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.
Previous customers would describe us as a high energy group that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing.
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
1940s Music
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Jazz
Blues
Background Music
Originals
Acoustic
Covers
Soul
Caribbean
Reggae
Ska
Male & female vocalists
Female vocalist
DJ / background music options
Will travel internationally
Uses backing tracks
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