Podcasts
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 1 - The Jay Douglas Interview
Celebrated musician Jay Douglas shares memorable experiences, including a powerful piece of advice from Cissy Houston and the unique journey of recording his reggae version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." Jay's stories provide a fascinating glimpse into his creative process and the influences that have shaped his music. Tune in to hear more about his unexpected encounters, collaborations, and the passion that fuels his performances.
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 2: The Norman Otis Richmond Interview Part: 1
Part one of exclusive interview with Executive Director of the Canada Black Music Archives Phil Vassell, and renowned music journalist Norman Otis Richmond.
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 3: The Leroy Sibbles Interview
CBMA Director Phil Vassell talks with Baseline King, Leroy Sibbles.
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 4: The Joe Sealy Interview
CBMA's Phil Vassell is joined by Africville native and Canadian music legend, Joe Sealy.
Playlist:- Duke's In Town by Joe Sealy
- Africville by Joe Sealy
- River of Dreams by Joe Sealy
- Deep Down Inside by Joe Sealy
- Leaving Home by Joe Sealy
- Sometimes I Dream by Joe Sealy
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 5: The Demo Cates Interview
Sensational saxophonist Demo Cates joins the CBMA's Phil Vassell to discuss his decades-long career and impact on the Canadian music scene.
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 6: The Charmaine Gooden Interview
Charmaine Gooden joins the conversation in the latest instalment of the CBMA’s podcast series. The accomplished editor, publicist and W Network host has worked in the fashion and beauty industries for over four decades. Now she’s trailblazed her way to creating the Black Fashion Canada Database; a home to preserve, document, and celebrate the contributions of Black Canadian fashion pioneers.
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 7: The Ivan Berry Interview
Hip-hop pioneer Ivan Berry dives into his career with CBMA's Phil Vassell. Berry is the co-founder of BeatFactory and behind some of the biggest names in the genre.
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 8: The Bobby Dean Blackburn Interview
Bobby Dean Blackburn joins CBMA's Phil Vassell to discuss his barrier breaking career.
CBMA Podcast Series Episode 10 - The Shawne Jackson Interview
Photo credits and time codes available on YouTube in video description
CBMA Podcast Series (Special Episode): The Takeover -- West Indian Rhythms
The Canada Black Music Archives joins West Indian Rhythms, Montreal's first and longest running Caribbean culture radio program! CBMA co-founders Phil Vassell and Donna McCurvin, and Dr. Mark Campbell from the University of Toronto and Afrosonic Innovation Lab, joined legendary radio hosts Howard "Stretch" Carr and Butcher T. Other featured guests in this special episode are Clement Davis of Jamdown Productions, and local reggae stars Vernon Maytone of the Maytones, Jah Cutta, Juliet "Smurfette" Nelson, and Sampaloo. The Canada Black Music Archives hit the road and joined Montreal's CKUT 90.3FM as part of The Takeover: CBMA X CKUT | BLK Music / BLK Montreal.
CBMA Podcast Series (Special Episode): The Takeover -- Dr. Dorothy Williams Part 1
CBMA co-founder and Executive Director Phil Vassell and CKUT FM host Pat Dillon-Moore, interviews Dr. Dorothy V. Williams and talks Montreal's music history. Also a part of the conversation are CKUT's Wayne Moore and DJ Storme. Professor Dorothy V. Williams provided provided context on the 350 year history of the Black diaspora in Montreal. She is the author of two books on the population's history in the city; the most recent is The Road to Now: A History of Blacks in Montreal. The Takeover was done in collaboration with Professor Mark Campbell of the University of Toronto's Afrosonic Innovation Lab, Montreal's CKUT FM and the Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA).
CBMA Podcast Series (Special Episode): The Takeover -- Dr. Dorothy Williams Part 2
CBMA co-founder and Executive Director Phil Vassell and CKUT FM host Pat Dillon-Moore, interviews Dr. Dorothy V. Williams and talks Montreal's music history. Also a part of the conversation are CKUT's Wayne Moore and DJ Storme. Professor Dorothy V. Williams provided provided context on the 350 year history of the Black diaspora in Montreal. She is the author of two books on the population's history in the city; the most recent is The Road to Now: A History of Blacks in Montreal. The Takeover was done in collaboration with Professor Mark Campbell of the University of Toronto's Afrosonic Innovation Lab, Montreal's CKUT FM and the Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA).
More podcasts from the CBMA coming soon!
