Sounds Black (2025)
Synopsis
SOUNDS BLACK is a documentary series tracing the origins and impact of Black Music in Canada. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cazhhmere, with contributions from luminaries such as Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, Fefe Dobson, Maestro Fresh Wes, Deborah Cox, Keisha Chante and more, the series explores Black Canadian music from its tangled diasporic roots to its international dominance. SOUNDS BLACK takes us on a journey from the early days of jazz and gospel to the fight Black Canadian performers have waged for access to mainstream radio and venues, from the birth of Canadian hip hop to home grown superstars like Deborah Cox, The Weekend and Drake. With a no-holds barred look at the triumphs and obstacles that have impacted the Black Canadian music scene, SOUNDS BLACK breaks down the uniquely Canadian story of Black Canadian music.
First Air Date: 2025-02-01
Last Air Date: 2025-02-08
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Created By: Cazhhmere Downey
Top Cast
- Deborah Cox as Self
- Kardinal Offishall as Self
- Dalton Higgins as Self
- Craig Mannix as Self
- Saukrates as Self
- Director X. as Self
- Farley Flex as Self
- Fefe Dobson as Self
- Ron Nelson as Self
- Adrian King as Self
Seasons
Season 1 (2025)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
-
Ep. 1: The Seeds
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.
-
Ep. 2: Pay Me
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.
-
Ep. 3: Women of The Music
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.
-
Ep. 4: The Takeover
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.
Trailers & Videos
No trailers or videos found.
Images & Backdrops
Backdrops
Where to Watch
No watch providers found for this movie in TW.