Sounds Black

Season 1

2025 · 4 episodes · 2h 56m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Seeds

   1 Feb 2025 · 44 min

   Discover the roots of Black music in Canada, from the early black settlers of the Underground Railroad to the 1960s Caribbean migration, which introduced music which shaped all music within Canada today.

2. 2

   2. Pay Me

   1 Feb 2025 · 44 min

   Examine the systemic barriers that Black artists face in the radio and music label industries and how this led to pivotal moments and historic protests that shaped the current landscape of the music industry today.

3. 3

   3. Women of The Music

   8 Feb 2025 · 44 min

   Explore the journey of Black women in Canadian music and their fight for recognition and opportunity, celebrating their accomplishments despite facing racism, sexism, and limited industry support.

4. 4

   4. The Takeover

   8 Feb 2025 · 44 min

   Explore the current state of Black Music in Canada, the impact of losing Canada’s first Black radio station FLOW 93.5, and what’s next for Black Canadian artists with the power of the internet and cultural hubs.