Meet Ada Lee, one of the greatest jazz voices of her time! She began her professional singing career in 1957, releasing her debut album Ada Lee Come On! in 1961 to critical acclaim from Billboard Magazine. #AdaLee #CanadaBlackMusicArchive #JazzLegend #BlackMusicHistory

Meet Pierre Kwenders, the visionary artist redefining modern African music. Singing in Lingala, French, English, Tshibula, and Kikongo, his music explores themes of love, queerness, and “sagacité” – balancing hard work with joyous play. #CanadaBlackMusicArchive #PierreKwenders

Meet Reeny Smith, a powerhouse musician, songwriter, and producer from Halifax whose extraordinary talent has made waves across Canada and beyond! #CanadaBlackMusicArchive #ReenySmith #WomenInMusic #CanadianMusic #BlackExcellence #BlackWomenInMusic #SingerSongwriter

Think you know reggae? Meet Errol “Skipper” Blackwood. The bass-playing powerhouse who took reggae from Jamaica’s Maroon hills to the world stage. #CanadaBlackMusicArchives #TheCBMA #ErrolBlackwood #ReggaeLegend #ReggaeHistory #TorontoMusic #BlackCanadianMusicians

Meet Lord Tanamo, the Jamaican icon you might not know but definitely should! #CanadaBlackMusicArchives #LordTanamo #MusicHistory #JamaicaToCanada #TorontoMusicScene

In the 1970s and '80s, almost every business in Little Jamaica served the neighborhood's music ecosystem in some way. The Canada Black Music Archives are running a walking tour to preserve the area's musical history. Video Credits: Eric Alper- @ThatEricAlper @TorontoStar

Join the Canada Black Music Archives for the Caribbean Carnival weekend in Toronto’s Little Jamaica. Here’s a look at last weekends SOLD OUT tour. Spots are still available for August 1st and 2nd! Book your tour at thecbma.com/little-jamaica-m…

Here’s a sneak peek at the Canada Black Music Archives' latest project! Immerse yourself in the history and music with the Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour. Sign up today at the link in bio. 🎶 Music by Jay Douglas: Song - Reggae Lane 🎥 Video by Stephen Williams

The first Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour was a sound success and only the beginning! Explore the shops, food, and culture while enjoying the music and stories that make up Little Jamaica. To sign-up for the walking tour visit the link in bio

One week ago today legendary musicians Nana McLean, Eddie Bullen, Papa Levy, King Cosmos and Maurice Gordon took the stage at the CBMA’s Black Music Month Showcase.Stay tuned for more videos and photos to come! Image credits: Stephen Williams

Join us for an immersive tour of Eglinton Ave. W., from Dufferin St. to Marlee Ave. Discover historic record shops, vibrant street art, and the rich reggae music heritage of this Caribbean cultural hub. Experience local shops, restaurants, and a live music finale.

🎶 Celebrate Black Music Month with us! 🎶 Mayor Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto have proclaimed June 2024 as Black Music Month, Join us this Friday, June 21st, at the City of Toronto Archives for a special showcase event by the Canada Black Music Archives.

David Michael Rudder was born in Trinidad & Tobago on May 6th, 1953. He began singing at the age of 11 with the music group The Solutions. Rudder now resides in Canada and continues to perform, including back yard jam sessions and performances around North America and Europe.

Dr.Afua Cooper was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica in 1957. Dr.Cooper is an educator, speaker, historian, author, poet, performer and cultural commentator. She moved to Canada in 1980, starting her career path as an instructor at Bickford Park High School in Toronto, Ontario.

The Afronubians were a world music band based in Toronto. Led by Tarig Abubakar, a Sudanese immigrant, the group produced music sung in Kiswahili, English, and Arabic. The Afronubians performed various genres of African music from Soukous to highlife.

Oscar Peterson is a pioneer and influence for countless upcoming black artists in the jazz/blues genre. The Montreal native born to West Indies immigrants was referred as the “Maharaja of the Keyboard” by fellow jazz pianist Duke Ellington.

Jully Black has been named one of the 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever by CBC Music. She received her first Juno Award nomination in 1997 for “What it Takes,” a collaboration with Choclair. She was a correspondent on the sixth season of Canadian Idol. #JullyBlack #RnBMusic

Lets celebrate International Women's Day by listening to Jackie Richardson’s voice empowering womenkind. 🌸 🎶 “Endangered Species” 🎶 Performed at the City of Toronto Archives for our Black History Month Celebration! #CBMA