Dwayne Forde – Chanteur

Dwayne Forde is a Quebec native who grew up in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. He refers to himself as a humble amateur vocalist, an enthusiast of all genres of music and one whose voice has been described as “soothing”.

Although a graduate from Concordia University with a bachelors in Chemistry. His interest in science does not supersede his true passion for singing and music. As a child he learned to play the piano and violin, however, it was through his voice where he noticed an instant reaction. Dwayne’s singing originated within the walls of his church under his mentor and then pastor Aloha Smith. As a child he was introduced to operatic style pieces, performing at the McGill University Pollack Hall. In his early teenage years, he joined a local gospel group where his love for gospel music began. At the age of eighteen he was one of the lead soloists in the 2002 released album “MY SOUL SINGS FOR YOU” under Salinasoul productions. A year later, Dwayne was one of the top 50 chosen singers in all of Canada on the televised singing competition Canadian Idol – Season one. In 2005, he was selected to be part of the mass choir at the world renowned International Montreal Jazz Fest headlining: the incomparable Patti Labelle, also featuring; Mavis Staples, Deborah Cox, Aaron Neville, Jully Black and the late JackSoul (Haydain Neale).

However the highlight of Dwayne’s musical journey was when he was introduced to the Becket Players three years ago. Being a part of this production and family was the perfect merger of what Dwayne stands for; community involvement, entertainment and most of all love for music.

“Singing has always been a source of release, an outlet for me to express my emotions; it is my form of prayer. I have been given a voice and I want to use it for the greater good”.

mars 21, 2018,   Joey Savattiere