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SUMMARY:Canada Black Music Archives : Film Screening and Discussion  PORTIA WHITE: THINK ON ME
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an informative film to watch this February? If so\, join the Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) at the Archives of Ontario on Wednesday\, February 18th\, 2026. The CBMA will be running a screening and panel discussion of Portia White: Think On Me from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. \nThe screening will spotlight the enduring legacy of the legendary contralto\, who was as international star. Portia White is known as one of the best classical artists of the 20th century and is a notable figure in Black Canadian Music History. \nFollowing the film\, Slyvia D. Hamilton will join a panel discussion with Professor Ola Mohammed and David “Click” Cox of Clk Creative that focuses on the film’s aesthetic\, historical and cultural performance hosted by Professor Mark V. Campbell. \nSeating is limited! Please reserve your seat at the link.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/canada-black-music-archives-black-history-month-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Archives of Ontario\, 134 Ian Macdonald Boulevard\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M7A 2C5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Canada Black Music Archives Presents: B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies
DESCRIPTION:The Canada Black Music Archives is shining a light on the untold stories of over 20 of Ontario’s Black Canadian artists. B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies opens May 22nd at the Archives of Ontario (AO)\, located at York University. This exhibition will explore the hidden histories of foundational Canadian music figures through a collection of vinyl’s\, instruments\, photographs\, newspaper clippings\, selected film screenings\, and discussions.\n\nB’Lack Then: Muted Melodies will be featured at this year’s Doors Open weekend. As a part of this event\, steelpan musician Pat McNeilly\, otherwise known as Pan Man Pat\, will be performing three 30-minute presentations. The Trinidadian born steelpan teacher was an instrumental figure in its establishment in Toronto schools and has been performing at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly Caribana) since its 1967 founding. His stylings will take place in between screenings of Different Timbres. The short documentary by filmmakers\, Claire Prieto and Roger McTair\, looks at steel drum production\, education\, performance\, and cultural influence in Ontario in the 1970’s and 1980’s.\n\nDoors Open is a free event that allows attendees to explore the city’s architectural\, historical\, cultural\, and socially significant buildings. The Archives of Ontario will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm on May 24th
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/canada-black-music-archives-presents-black-then-muted-melodies/
LOCATION:Archives of Ontario\, 134 Ian Macdonald Boulevard\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M7A 2C5\, Canada
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