January 30, 2025
CANADIAN DOCUMENTARY SERIES SOUNDS BLACK PREMIERES FEBRUARY 1 ON THE HISTORY® CHANNEL AND STREAMS ON STACKTV
The Four-Part Limited Series Traces the Origins and Impact of Black Music in Canada
Featured Contributors Include Jully Black, Keshia Chanté, Deborah Cox, Fefe Dobson, Kardinal Offishall, Maestro Fresh Wes, and More

The new Canadian-original documentary series Sounds Black (4×60) from Corus Entertainment examines the origins and impact of Black Music in Canada. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cazhhmere Downey, with contributions from Canadian music luminaries, the four episodes take viewers on a journey through Black Canadian music’s tangled diasporic roots and its road to international dominance. Sounds Black premieres Saturday, February 1 with back-to-back episodes at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET/PT on The HISTORY Channel and streaming on STACKTV. The remaining two parts air Saturday, February 8 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET/PT.
“Corus Entertainment is pleased to spotlight this important history and storytelling,” said Rachel Nelson, Vice President of Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios. “In conjunction with our talented production partners at Circle Blue Entertainment and Freddie Films, we’re proud to present Sounds Black to our Canadian audiences which highlights the origins, rich history and impact of Black Music in our country.”
Sounds Black features expert voices including Jully Black, Keshia Chanté, Deborah Cox, Fefe Dobson, Kardinal Offishall, Maestro Fresh Wes, and more. Throughout the documentary the series examines the history and influence of Black music in Canada, the systemic barriers that Black artists face, the journey and impact of Black women in the industry, and the current state of the industry with home-grown superstars like Deborah Cox, The Weeknd and Drake.

“We are proud to present Sounds Black, a series that amplifies the groundbreaking impact and contributions of Black artists in Canada. This project is a celebration of resilience, innovation, and culture. Through our documentary we hope to inspire future generations and ensure that the rich history of Black music in Canada is recognized and celebrated,” said Amos Adetuyi, Founder & CEO, Circle Blue Entertainment and Floyd Kane, Founder & CEO, Freddie Films.
Read full Press release HERE
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