Sounds Black

Sounds Black is a Canadian documentary television series about Black Canadian music, which premiered in 2025 on History Channel.

The series is co-produced by Corus Entertainment, Circle Blue Entertainment and Freddie Films, and directed by Cazhhmere Downey. Figures appearing in the series include Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, Fefe Dobson, Maestro Fresh Wes, Deborah Cox and Keshia Chanté.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Seeds"Cazhhmere DowneyCazhhmere DowneyFebruary 2, 2025 (2025-02-02)
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 DowneyCazhhmere DowneyFebruary 1, 2025 (2025-02-01)
The systemic barriers faced by Black musicians in the recording industry.
3"Women of the Music"Cazhhmere DowneyCazhhmere DowneyFebruary 8, 2025 (2025-02-08)
The journey of Black women in Canadian music.
4"The Takeover"Cazhhmere DowneyCazhhmere DowneyFebruary 8, 2025 (2025-02-08)
The current state of Black music in Canada.

References

  1. 1 2 Rosie Long Decter. "New Docuseries 'Sounds Black' Explores Impact of Black Music in Canada". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Sounds Black Uncovers the Legacy of Black Music in Canada". The Caribbean Camera, February 10, 2025.
  3. ↑ "What's it like to be a Black musician in Canada? This docuseries has some answers". Toronto Star, January 30, 2025.