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]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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1 | "The Seeds" | Cazhhmere Downey | Cazhhmere Downey | February 2, 2025 | |
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 | |
The systemic barriers faced by Black musicians in the recording industry. | |||||
3 | "Women of the Music" | Cazhhmere Downey | Cazhhmere Downey | February 8, 2025 | |
The journey of Black women in Canadian music. | |||||
4 | "The Takeover" | Cazhhmere Downey | Cazhhmere Downey | February 8, 2025 | |
The current state of Black music in Canada. |