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SINGING YOUR HEART OUT

SINGING
Cycles
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SINGING YOUR HEART OUT
February 2026
Monday, February 2, 9, Tuesday, February 17, and Monday, February 23 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Martin Gomes
This singing workshop series is part of Jamii’s February Cycle and reflects the 2026 theme, It Feels Right. Led by facilitator Martin Gomes, the workshops invite participants into a shared vocal space centred on expression, listening, and connection. The guiding idea of “singing your heart out” encourages people to trust their voice and respond to what feels right in the moment.
Participants explore voice through breathing exercises, warm-ups, and gentle prompts that shape each session. Drawing from musical traditions such as spirituals, boleros, and beatboxing, the workshops support exploration without pressure or hierarchy. Each gathering is shaped by the people in the room, allowing the experience to remain responsive and grounded.
These workshops are open to people of all experience levels. No background in singing or music is required. Participants are encouraged to take part in a way that feels comfortable and meaningful to them.
Workshops are free for participants. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Support free community arts
Jamii’s workshops are free so that cost is never a barrier to participation. If you’re able, you can help pay it forward by donating through Jamii’s website. Your support helps keep community arts accessible and welcoming for everyone.
Jamii’s February Cycle is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council, TD Ready Commitment, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming.
Photos by Jeeya Gandhi, Mariana Hernandez, Hadeal Karrar

MARTIN GOMES
Martin Gomes is an Afro/Latino, queer writer and composer based in downtown Toronto. Their facilitation practice brings together voice, rhythm, and storytelling, informed by years of community-based teaching with Unity Charity, Lakeshore Arts, JAYU, VIBEArts, tdsbCREATES, and Crossroads Theatre. Martin has also performed with Opera Atelier, CBC, Harbourfront Centre, Nuit Blanche, and TO Live. They joined Jamii as a workshop facilitator during the February Cycle in 2025 led by Jonelle Sills, and as a performing artist at Saturday Mingling as part of May Cycle in 2024 led by Takako Segawa and we’re grateful to welcome them back.
Photo by Jae Yang
UPCOMING DATES
Participants must register separately for each workshop session they wish to attend.



















