The Canada Black Music Archives presents an Evening of Spoken Word & Dub Poetry on October 3rd, at the City of Toronto Archives. This free event offers a night of discussion and powerful pieces from renowned poets in celebration of the city’s Poet Laureate, Lillian Allen. Often praised as the “Godmother of Dub Poetry” Lillian...

CBMA proudly presents Canadian Cyphers: Elements of Toronto Hip-Hop, an exhibition that highlights Canada's contribution to the hip-hop genre, with a special focus on Toronto. Often overlooked due to the popularity of our neighbours to the south, Canadian hip-hop is long overdue for its flowers. Explore our audiovisual presentation and collection of iconic albums, photographs,...

You’re invited to a Black History Month Celebration! The evening will feature performances by legendary artists Michie Mee, Shakura S'Aida, Jay Douglas, Kobena Aquaa-Harrison, and DJ Carl Allen, and will be hosted by Michael Williams. The event will also feature a display focussing on the life and accomplishments of Eric Mercury, and will feature a...

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Canada Black Music Archives Official Launch Pop-Up featuring live performances by Liberty Silver and DJ Carl Allen.Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) is a brand-new digital repository dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich and diverse musical heritage of Black Canadians. 🍻 Plus, savour a beer on us...