Haus Orpheus
We are an event series, a movement, a community, and a VIBE rooted in Pan-Africanism, intersectional feminism, and decolonization. Let us be known. ✭
Haus Orpheus is a voice of the voiceless; the unmarginalizing of the marginalized.
✭ Let us rise. HAUS ORPHEUS PRESENTS... is the new pan-African event series curated by Sarah Riegler & John Orpheus in downtown Toronto. We feature art in its many iterations--music, dance, spoken word, live painting, comedy, a Shakespearean monologue or two--all within the vibe of Pan-Africanism, intersectional fe
09/03/2024
CBC Books asked me to host THE NEXT CHAPTER this Fall...🎊🤪🙌🏾
What new books should we be covering? 🤔
CBC/Radio-Canada
07/23/2024
Welcome To The Music podcast interviewed me and (of course) we talked books, philosophy, Miles Davis, Derrida and Trinidad! 💥
What a great chat! 🎉💯👌🏾
John Orpheus: Music, Memories, and Meaningful Messages - Welcome To The Music In the latest episode of “Welcome To The Music,” the talented musician and author John Orpheus joined hosts Karim Kanji and Jahaan Kanji to delve into his latest album, “Get Right.” Throughout the discussion, Orpheus shared both his artistic evolution and provided listeners with a glimpse of...
07/17/2024
Modern Mystery: An Indie Rock Blog wrote a piece about GET RIGHT!
“U Funkin Right,” is a slinky and melodic number anchored by bass synth. “There’s an energy that drapes the track like a sensual fabric and that feels like s*x and truth,” explains Orpheus. It’s a track about falling in love with your boldest, baddest self
Trinidadian-Canadian Singer John Orpheus Releases Free and Soulful New EP, Get Right!, feat. “U Funkin Right” John Orpheus’ musical journey has taken him from the Caribbean bush to festivals across Canada and the US to opening for Liam Gallagher on a UK tour. Orpheus is known for his rabble-rousing live sh…
07/13/2024
KITCHENER SHOW ALERT! You are officially invited to the cookout! Me and my band the Funk Daddies aka Jeff Eager Adam Bowman Music and Joel Joseph today at 6 pm!
Momma's Cookout & Music Festival is popping all day today 🙌🏾
07/10/2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY belated Chlz Lee I feel like I've watched you grow up. Many many joyful moments to come! 💥
06/21/2024
GET RIGHT! my new EP is born!
I'm so proud and filled with gratitude to be dropping this heat on ya'll. I'll let the music speak the rest:
https://johnorpheus.lnk.to/GetRightEP
CREW LOVE:
Let me show love to my extensive crew of badasses:
Mike Schlosser co-wrote, produced, mixed and engineered.
Adam Bowman Music co-wrote, synth bass-ed and drummed
Copper Sound is where we recorded it with Daphne Copper
Mastered by Reuben Ghose at Mojito Mastering
Photos by the incomparable Dawn Bowman featuring my sistren Chaenel Mattis
Videos by Moon Reel Media
Design by Adrienne Elkerton
Managed by Popguru Sound & Vision
Special shout out to: Alex Price & Pocket City who co-wrote U FUNKIN RIGHT.
06/11/2024
1 week to GET RIGHT!
Still a few tickets left to the launch party! PULLUP!
John Orpheus Get Right! EP Release Celebration Come celebrate your swagger with John Orpheus and the Funk Daddies at the Rivoli on Tuesday, June 18 with special guest LeWolf. Get Right!
05/27/2024
Friends,
Come celebrate my birthday with me on June 18th at my EP release party at the Rivoli! 💥
John Orpheus Get Right! EP Release Celebration Come celebrate your swagger with John Orpheus and the Funk Daddies at the Rivoli on Tuesday, June 18 with special guest LeWolf. Get Right!
05/20/2024
GET RIGHT! EP LAUNCH IS HERE! 💥🙌🏾💥
These songs are me at my best. Grab a ticket! Bring a friend!
GET DOWN GET BUSY GET RIGHT!
June 18th at THE RIVOLI 💥🙌🏾💥
Featuring my all killer, no filler backing band:
THE FUNK DADDIES
- Bass synth
- Guitar
- Drums
- Keyboards
John Orpheus Get Right! EP Release Celebration Come celebrate your swagger with John Orpheus and the Funk Daddies at the Rivoli on Tuesday, June 18 with special guest LeWolf. Get Right!
05/17/2024
Indie Music Discovery: What are you listening to these days?
Me: "I’ve been listening to Rick James Street Songs, Prince’s Controversy and Errol Starr’s Temple of Love."
BLACK. FUNK. ROCK. BADASS.
Check out the full article below!
Interview: John Orpheus Born and raised in South-Central Trinidad, John Orpheus is a multi-cultural musician, author and performance artist. Between writing two children’s books and a forthcoming debut nov…
05/15/2024
Writers! Looking to get your book popping? Consider the Humber College Faculty of Media & Creative Arts Summer Writers Workshop!
Master writing coaches abound (they've also invited me 🫡)
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