Sounds Black
Sounds Black is a Canadian documentary television series about Black Canadian music, which premiered in 2025 on History Channel.[1]
The series is co-produced by Corus Entertainment, Circle Blue Entertainment and Freddie Films,[1] and directed by Cazhhmere Downey.[2] Figures appearing in the series include Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, Fefe Dobson, Maestro Fresh Wes, Deborah Cox and Keshia Chanté.[3]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "The Seeds" | Cazhhmere Downey | Cazhhmere Downey | February 2, 2025 | |
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The early roots of Black music in Canada, from the days of the Underground Railroad to the emergence of Caribbean music in Canada in the 1960s. | |||||
| 2 | "Pay Me" | Cazhhmere Downey | Cazhhmere Downey | February 1, 2025 | |
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The systemic barriers faced by Black musicians in the recording industry. | |||||
| 3 | "Women of the Music" | Cazhhmere Downey | Cazhhmere Downey | February 8, 2025 | |
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The journey of Black women in Canadian music. | |||||
| 4 | "The Takeover" | Cazhhmere Downey | Cazhhmere Downey | February 8, 2025 | |
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The current state of Black music in Canada. | |||||
References
- ^ a b Rosie Long Decter. "New Docuseries 'Sounds Black' Explores Impact of Black Music in Canada". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Sounds Black Uncovers the Legacy of Black Music in Canada". The Caribbean Camera, February 10, 2025.
- ^ "What's it like to be a Black musician in Canada? This docuseries has some answers". Toronto Star, January 30, 2025.
External links
- Sounds Black at IMDb