Sounds Black

Continuing

Documentary·2025·1 Seasons

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.

Starring: Deborah Cox,Kardinal Offishall,Dalton Higgins,Craig Mannix

Episodes

Season 1
The Seeds

S01 | E01

The Seeds

2025-02-01

Pay Me

S01 | E02

Pay Me

2025-02-01

Women of The Music

S01 | E03

Women of The Music

2025-02-08

The Takeover

S01 | E04

The Takeover

2025-02-08

Cast

Deborah Cox

Deborah Cox

Self

Kardinal Offishall

Kardinal Offishall

Self

Dalton Higgins

Dalton Higgins

Self

Craig Mannix

Craig Mannix

Self

Saukrates

Saukrates

Self

Director X.

Director X.

Self

Farley Flex

Farley Flex

Self

Fefe Dobson

Fefe Dobson

Self

Ron Nelson

Ron Nelson

Self

Adrian King

Adrian King

Self

Dream Warriors

Dream Warriors

Themselves

Ivan Berry

Ivan Berry

Self

Shelley Hamilton

Shelley Hamilton

Self

Cazhhmere Downey

Cazhhmere Downey

Self

Details

First Aired
2025-02-01
Last Aired
2025-02-08
Status
Continuing
Network
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Production
Circle Blue Entertainment, Corus Entertainment
Creator
Cazhhmere Downey