TV series
Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land
2024, English, on ONF/NFB. Created by Graeme Mathieson & Chris Flanagan.
At the height of the golden age of reggae, some of Jamaica’s brightest stars left their homeland behind to shine their light in an unlikely hub of Caribbean creativity: Toronto.
Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land follows the journeys of these icons. Through rare archives and infectious beats, this captivating five-part anthology series takes you from Kingston to Kensington Market to see and hear how reggae made roots in Canada against all odds.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 15 min
- Status
- Ended in 2024
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Cast & crew
- Graeme MathiesonCreator
- Chris FlanaganCreator
- Nana McLeanself · 5 ep
- Leroy Sibblesself · 5 ep
- Roy Pantonself · 5 ep
- Jerry Brownself · 5 ep
- Yvonne Harrisonself · 5 ep
- Johnny Osbourneself · 5 ep
- Dominique BrownesYvonne Harrison · 5 ep
- Percy Anane-DwumfourRoy Panton · 5 ep
- Derick AgyemangJohnny Osbourne · 5 ep
- Krystle ChanceNana McLean · 5 ep
- Keon Shane CampbellJerry Brown · 5 ep
- Salem NjejimanaTeenage Leroy Sibbles · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 August 2024
- Last aired
- 19 September 2024
- Network
- ONF/NFB
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- Documentary
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Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land: quick answers
Is Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land worth watching?
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How many seasons of Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land are there?
Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 15 minutes each.
Is Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land finished?
Yes. Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land ended in 2024, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land on?
Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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What shows are like Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land?
If you liked Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land, try JANET JACKSON., 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, TYSON.
Who created Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land?
Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land was created by Graeme Mathieson and Chris Flanagan and stars Nana McLean, Leroy Sibbles, Roy Panton.