Reggae, Caribbean and African

This room celebrates the rich rhythms and vibrant voices of Canada’s Reggae, Caribbean, and African music scenes. From roots reggae and dancehall to calypso, soca, Afrobeat, and traditional African styles, this collection reflects the cultural depth brought by diasporic communities across the country. Whether born abroad or raised in Canada, these artists brought the sound of islands and continents to Canadian streets, shaping a powerful, joyful, and deeply expressive musical legacy. Uplifting, unifying, and undeniably rhythmic.

Tracks

Artist	Track	Title	Length
Tyrone Weekes	Another Sunny Morning	Another Sunny Morning: Canadian Folk Tunes with a Caribbean Flavour	02:29
Stranger Cole	Mouth A-Massey	"Forward" in the Land of Sunshine	03:40
Nana McLean (Claudette)	Be Mine Again	Modern Day Romance	03:36
Leroy Sibbles	I'm Thankful	Evidence	03:55
Otis Gayle	Oh My God	The Best Of	03:51
Tarig Abubakar & The Afro-Nubians	Faith	Hobey Laik	04:02
George Banton	I'm Crazy 'Bout You Baby	I'm Still In Love With You	03:42
Soul Explosion Band	Change	Too Much Confusion	03:51
Pluggy Satchmo	Anthony Hibbert & Black Gold - Della Dub	Dance Hall Style (with Norma King)	03:32
Customers	Let It Down	ST (EP)	03:45
Julie Spence	Black Girl in the Ring	Arrives	07:46
Stranger Cole	Abraham Isaac's	The Patriot	04:48
Cynthia Webber	Carlton My Love	Sweet Soul And Inspiration	05:22
Soul Explosion Band	Hold Me Tonight	Too Much Confusion	04:16
Jackie Mittoo	Jumping Jack	Show Case Volume 3	03:34
Nana McLean (Claudette)	Solid Love Affair (Love Mix)	Solid Love Affair	03:28
Jackie Mittoo	A Standing Ovation	The Keyboard King	02:42
Maame Felicia Konadu	Ma Menka	Ma Menka	07:47
Wesli	Makonay	Tradisyon	04:32
Truths & Rights	Black Plight	Time For Us To Unite	04:36
Johnny Osbourne	Marijuana	Meets Roots Radics 1980-1981 "Vintage"	03:30
Sam T.	Akwantuo Mu sem	Mayenkatam	09:27
Leroy Sibbles	Rock Me Baby	Now	03:41
Tarig Abubakar & The Afro-Nubians	Zinjeah	Tour to Africa	03:34
Winston Hewitt	Stealin' Love	Pretty Brown Eyes	05:24
Pierre Kwenders (José Louis Modabi)	Ambiance (Ndombolo)	Tears On The Dancefloor	02:01
Sattalites	First Impession	Miracles	04:52
Winston Hewitt	I'm Gonna Love You Tonight (version)	Just You and Me	03:02
Winston Hewitt	Let it Be	Pretty Brown Eyes	04:14
Noel Ellis	Memories	ST	06:59
Jackie Mittoo	Hot Blood	Hot Blood	03:19
Winston Hewitt	Lonely Street	Reggae Medley	02:18
Cougars	Dolores Waltz	Caribana '67 Volume 1	05:42
One Love	I've Got to Groove	ST	04:24
ShowDoMan	Nadia	Trouble, Trouble	05:38
Jay Douglas (Clive Pinnock)	Soul Trek	You Are My Lady	04:15
Jackie Mittoo	I Done It	Jackie Mittoo and Winston Wright Plays Hits from Studio One and More - A Tribute, Vol. 2	02:46
Julie Spence	We'll be Lovers	Arrives	06:45
Ishan People	Your Money Or Your Life	Roots	05:29
Tarig Abubakar & The Afro-Nubians	El Serah	Tour to Africa	03:53
Otis Gayle	What You Wont Do for Love (Instrumental Version)	The Best Of	02:54
Pierre Kwenders (José Louis Modabi)	No No No	Jose Louis And The Paradox Of Love	03:00
Leroy Sibbles	Don't Do That	It's Not Over	03:39
Soul Explosion Band	Baby	Too Much Confusion	03:59
Tropical All Stars	Piper Son	Piper Son b/w Invitation	03:07
Tarig Abubakar & The Afro-Nubians	Jenob El Sudan	Tour to Africa	04:17
Bennett Jo	Sweet V	Groovy Joe (with Mudies All Stars)	02:22
Emport	Picture Frame Love Affair	Heartaches b/w Picture Frame Love Affair	04:19
Winston Hewitt	I Don't Need Your Love	Snapshot	03:47
Sattalites	The Reason Why	Miracles	04:07
Glen Ricketts	The Lady in Red	Rock Me Baby	04:02
Soul Explosion Band	I'm So Glad	Too Much Confusion	03:34
Planet Earth and the Charitable People ‎	Lady In Red	Wind Of Sadness	04:36
James McGree	Super Love	Super Love	07:43
Winston Hewitt	You Don't Have to Say Your Sorry	Winston and the Dynamics - Keep Movin'	02:27
Pluggy Satchmo	Pluggy and Norma - Penny Reel Oh	Dance Hall Style (with Norma King)	03:39
Jay Douglas (Clive Pinnock)	Consider Me	You Are My Lady	04:29
Winston Hewitt	You're the One I Love	Pretty Brown Eyes	06:49
Syren	Crazy River	The One	05:53
Stranger Cole	My Application	The Patriot	04:00
Ojiji (Rupert "Ojiji" Harvey)	Hang On	The Shadow	04:09
Leroy Brown	Time of Decision	Leroy Brown & His Defence Force - Prayer Of Peace	02:49
Leroy Gibbon	It's Over	Just Like That	03:23
Chalawa	If You Drop That Cross	Capture Land	03:05
Priscilla* Rollins	I'm Sorry	Lover's Choice Vol. 1	00:37
Nana McLean (Claudette)	Dangerous	Collector Series	03:56
Winston Hewitt	I'm Gonna Love You Tonight (with Julie Spence)	We'll Be Lovers b/w I'm Gonna Love You Tonight (with Julie Spence)	03:04
David Thiaw	Neighbour	African Skies	05:39
Nana McLean (Claudette)	Nobody Love Me Like You Do	Modern Day Romance	03:47
Glen Ricketts	If I Was a Millionaire	Commandments Of Love	04:01
Truths & Rights	Black Plight	Metro's No. 1 Problem	07:36
Pierre Kwenders (José Louis Modabi)	Heartbeat	Jose Louis And The Paradox Of Love	03:05
Demo Cates	Lady	Lady	03:26
Nana McLean (Claudette)	Feel Like Making Love	Collector Series	03:26
Desmond Chambers	Haly Gully (Version)	Tiger Bom	04:11
Christine White Joy	Lovers Rest	You Have Got To Come Back	04:29
Leroy Sibbles	Singerman	Now	03:33
Pluggy Satchmo	Anthony Hibbert & Black Gold - Satan Dub	Dance Hall Style (with Norma King)	03:37
Pluggy Satchmo	Porridge	Porridge	04:53
Priscilla* Rollins	Mama You Treat Your Daughter Mean	Lover's Choice Vol. 1	00:26
Balford Lindsay	Memories of Her Love	Memories of Her Love	03:35
Enid Wallace	Beat the Real Thing	Sweet Lips	03:09
Leroy Sibbles	Pure Sorrow	Now	02:52
Webber Sisters (Merlene and Cynthia)	Cry to Me	Sweet Soul And Inspiration	03:06
Gemini Brass	Disco Soca Music	Keep on the Right Side	06:02
Syren	Love Come Thru	The One	04:31
George Banton	You Can Lean On Me	I'm Still In Love With You	03:35
Leroy Sibbles	Leroy's Gonna Fight	On Top	02:20
Messenjah	Rock You High	Rock You High	04:56
Pierre Kwenders (José Louis Modabi)	Everyday	Tears On The Dancefloor	02:51
Tarig Abubakar & The Afro-Nubians	Tour to Africa	Tour to Africa	04:14
Boule Noire	Je T'Emmene	Reggae	03:13
Jackie Mittoo	Telstar	Reggae Magic	03:11
Jackie Mittoo	The Penetrator	The Keyboard King	03:00
Risco Connections	Stopping Version	Sitting In The Park	04:51
Jackie Mittoo	Love Life	Love of life b/w Love Life	03:10
A.P.M.S. (Alfred Paul Mama Sçhall)	Awuraba Akosua	In Perspective	05:02
Chalawa	The Dread Approacheth	Deepest and Darkest	02:57
Howie Smart	Last Chance	Meets King Culture in Dancehall Style	03:23
Balford Lindsay	Mr. Success (reggae)	Can't Fight Love	03:00

Reggae, Caribbean and African

Tracks

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Carl Harvey - Just Having Fun

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Carl Harvey - Ecstacy of Mankind

Carl Harvey - Ebony Lady

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Cougars - Caribana '67 Volume 1

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Arawak - Music in the Making b/w New Day

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Ishan People - Roots

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Ishan People - ST

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Soul Explosion Band - Out of Many One People

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Mighty Mystics - Ride Your Donkey b/w Arms

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David Thiaw - African Skies

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Jay Douglas (Clive Pinnock) - You Are My Lady

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Demo Cates - Lady

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Demo Cates - Stealing Love

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Jackie Mittoo - Love of life b/w Love Life

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Johnny Osborne & Jerry Estivon All Stars - Who Really Cares

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Jackie Mittoo - Let's Put It all Together

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Cynthia Webber - Sweet Soul And Inspiration

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Merlene Webber - On The Right Track (featuring Webber Sisters)

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Maame Felicia Konadu - Ma Menka

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Webber Sisters (Merlene and Cynthia) - Sweet Soul And Inspiration

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Messenjah - Cool... But Deadly

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Compilation - D.J. Oduro & Emmanuel Presents... Toronto Heat Volume 1

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Roots Radics - Roots Dub Style

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Cynthia Webber - Touch a Hand b/w Version

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Leroy Gibbon - Just Like That

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Leroy Gibbon - Four Season Lover

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Messenjah - Cool Operator

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Messenjah - Rock You High

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Pellegrin El Kady - Sunguila

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Sam T. - Mayenkatam

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