Photo caption: Hip-hop due the Dream Warriors. Credit: Derek Brin © – Image Credit Form

This Black History Month the Canada Black Music Archives highlights Canada’s contribution to the hip-hop genre, with a special focus on Toronto. Running from February 1st at the City of Toronto Archives until the end of the month, the CBMA presents Canadian Cyphers: Elements of Toronto Hip-Hop. The exhibition will focus on some of the city’s foundational figures through photographs, posters, fashion, music videos, and more.  

A part of the Black History Month programming, the CBMA will be closing out the month with the Black History Month Showcase. Taking place once more at the archives on February 21st, this special event will feature live performances by Toronto’s legendary hip-hop duo, the Dream Warriors, and lyrical master, Mathematik. Set to spin between acts are local giants DJ Carl Allen, DJ DTS, and Joey from Soundquest. Special guest speakers and a surprise guest performer are still to be announced. Explore the Canadian Cyphers: Elements of Toronto Hip-Hop and audio-visual display while listening to some of Toronto’s pioneering hip-hop artists. This free event will run from 6pm-9pm at the City of Toronto Archives located at 255 Spadina Rd. Book your tickets now on Eventbrite.  

Join the CBMA this February and celebrate Toronto’s impact on the hip-hop genre! 

Thank you to our partners at the City of Toronto Music Office, the City of Toronto Archives, Retrontario, and Northside Hip Hop for making this programming possible.