black music legacy

The CBMA's mission is to research, preserve and celebrate various music genres, created, influenced and inspired by primarily Black Canadian musicians.

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region

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Sinzere

2010s, Alberta, Funk, HipHop, Rap

Shad

2000s, HipHop, Ontario, Rap

Saukrates

1990s, HipHop, Ontario, R&B, Rap

Rascalz

1990s, British Columbia, HipHop

Muzion

1990s, Quebec, Rap

Mustafa the Poet

2010s, Alt-HipHop, HipHop, Ontario

Michie Mee

1980s, HipHop, Ontario

Maestro [Maestro Fresh Wes]

1980s, HipHop, Ontario, Rap

Kardinal Offishall

1990s, HipHop, Ontario, Rap

Haviah Mighty

2010s, HipHop, Ontario, Rap

Dream Warriors

1980s, HipHop, Ontario, Rap

Drake

2000s, HipHop, Ontario, Rap

Butcher T

1970s, DJ, HipHop, Quebec

AQUAKULTRE

2015, Funk, R&B, Soul

featured

news

CBMA Presents: The Black History Month Showcase

February 3, 2025

Celebrate Black History Month with the Canada Black Music Archives as they showcase Canadian Cyphers: Elements of Toronto Hip-Hop at the City of Toronto Archives. Don’t miss the Black History Month Showcase on February 21st, featuring live performances from Toronto hip-hop legends and DJs—get your free tickets now on Eventbrite!