Sounds Black - Season 1

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The Seeds

1 - The Seeds

Air Date: February 1, 2025

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.

Pay Me

2 - Pay Me

Air Date: February 1, 2025

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.

Women of The Music

3 - Women of The Music

Air Date: February 8, 2025

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.

The Takeover

4 - The Takeover

Air Date: February 8, 2025

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.