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Hip-hop due the Dream Warriors

Black History Month Showcase 2025

The Canada Black Music Archives invites you to dive into the unique history of Toronto’s hip-hop landscape this February. Join the CBMA on February 21st for our Black History Month Showcase and celebrate Toronto’s contributions to the global movement…

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past events

Nana McLean performing and singing with Eddie Bullen on the keyboard

Black Music Month Showcase

The free event, which took place recently, featured performances by celebrated Canadian artists such as Reggae Queen Nana McLean, who was accompanied by Eddie Bullen, Maurice Gordon, and King Cosmos.

Michie Mee performing

Black History Month Event

The CBMA celebrated a night of music, history, and culture with their Black History Month Event on Friday, February 23rd. Their sophomore event, succeeded by their hit pop-up launch in November, was hosted once more at the City of Toronto Archives. The evening followed a presentation for the Black Network Society and performance by Jay Douglas, held earlier that morning.

Launch Event

On November 23rd The Canada Black Music Archive (CBMA) celebrated an unforgettable relaunch event at the City of Toronto Archives.