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.

R. Zee Jackson - Seat Up

Syncona

Soul Explosion Band - Out of Many One People

Rod Williams & Super 8 - War b/w War Version

Extavour, Hugh Unit / Jazzy Afrobana - Hypnotic Drumology Volume 1 Letter

Extavour, Hugh Unit / Jazzy Afrobana - Hypnotic Drumology Volume 1 Flyer

Ojiji (Rupert "Ojiji" Harvey) - The Shadow

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I'll Be Around

Samuel Mickle - Freedom Vibes

Syncona

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Crasher (Gladston Murray)

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Metro's No. 1 Problem

Reggae Exposed

Slave Man

Meets King Culture in Dancehall Style

Mike Anthony - Mike Anthony's Reality LABEL 02

Kwenders, Pierre (José Louis Modabi)

Let's Fall in Love // Thank You Lord for the Music

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Mojah (Lloyd Timmothy Benn)

Jovert (Breakway) // Zion Gates

Sitting In The Park

Risco Connection - Bringing Out The Sunshine

Too Much Confusion

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Tracks

Artist Track Title
Mojah (Lloyd Timmothy Benn) Camboulay (You An' Me) Rosana
Rollins, Priscilla* There Goes My Baby Lover's Choice Vol. 1
Mittoo, Jackie Right Track Wishbone
Banton, George Wide Awake in a Dream The Soul of Toronto
Wesli Pou fanm saa Rapadou Kreyôl
Gayle, Otis Man on a Mission Love is a Thing
Smart, Howie Yes Yes Meets King Culture in Dancehall Style
Webber, Cynthia One Man Woman Sweet Soul And Inspiration
Messenjah Dudley Do-Right Rock You High
Brown, Leroy Metro Pigs Color Barrier
Earth, Roots And Water Lou Sent Me Innocent Youths
Mittoo, Jackie Angry Man Jackie Mittoo and Winston Wright Plays Hits from Studio One and More - A Tribute, Vol. 2
Dickson, Willie and the Playboys Mexico Reggae Exposed
Gayle, Otis The Good Old Days The Best Of
Pluggy Satchmo Blueberry Hill Porridge
Wesli La Vi Dwòl Ayiti étoile nouvelle
Bedouin Soundclash Fools Tattoo Light the Horizon
Hewitt, Winston High School Dance Greatest Hits Vol. 1: Love is the Answer
Pluggy Satchmo Mack the Knife Porridge
Allen, Lillian Riddim an' Hardtimes Revolutionary Tea Party
Brown, Leroy Gypsy Nice & Slow
Gayle, Otis How Can You Mend a Broken Heart Love is a Thing
Compilation Sam T - Magye Me Girl D.J. Oduro & Emmanuel Presents... Toronto Heat Volume 1
Sam T. Akwantuo Mu sem Mayenkatam
Roots Radics Listen to Mommy and Daddy Two Time Girl
Banton, George I Like The Things You Do I'm Still In Love With You
Hewitt, Winston Let it Be Pretty Brown Eyes
Mittoo, Jackie Jumping Jack Show Case Volume 3
Rollins, Priscilla* Softer Moments Lover's Choice Vol. 1
Brown, Leroy All That Glitters Genuine Love
Challenger, Garnet & The Connection Band Narrow Road It's a Revelation
Afro-Caribbean Singers Hol' Him Joe Sun Spirit and Soul
Stranger Cole Yesterday’s Dream Storybook Revisited
White, Christine Joy No Sweeter Love You Have Got To Come Back
Cates, Demo (Just Like) Starting Over Lady
Super 8 Corporation Free Version Set Me Free (Dill Smith)
A.P.M.S. (Alfred Paul Mama Sçhall) Awuraba Akosua In Perspective
Osbourne, Johnny To Kiss Somebody Meets Roots Radics 1980-1981 "Vintage"
Hewitt, Winston It's Too Late Greatest Hits Vol. 1: Love is the Answer
Smith, Ernie* Bend Down Skareggae
Customers Country Ska ST (EP)
Smith, Ernie* Bend Down Low Skareggae
Ishan People Inflation ST
Kwenders, Pierre (José Louis Modabi) We Like Tears On The Dancefloor
Soul Explosion Band Unity Too Much Confusion // Unity
Ali, Naya Addis Kids - Interlude We Did The Damn Thing
Brown, Leroy Color Barrier Leroy Brown & His Defence Force - Prayer Of Peace
Mojah (Lloyd Timmothy Benn) Don't Walk On By Broken Arrow
Challenger, Garnet & The Connection Band John Explains It's a Revelation
Mittoo, Jackie Ska Revival Wild Jockey
Soul Explosion Band Blue Lady Blue Lady b/w No Looking Back
Gayap Rhythm Drummers The Challenge The Challenge
Earth, Roots And Water Innocent Youths Innocent Youths
Mittoo, Jackie Totally Together Stepping Tiger
Delixx Puff the Proletariat Puff the Proletariat b/w The Other Side (picture sleeve)
Mittoo, Jackie Ebb Tide Let's Put It all Together
Dickson, Willie and the Playboys Singer Man Reggae Exposed
Ojiji (Rupert "Ojiji" Harvey) Hang On The Shadow
Cates, Demo Ain't What's On A Woman Stealing Love
Stranger Cole Red, Gold and Green The Patriot
Ishan People Tough Tight and Dread Roots
Hewitt, Winston Love is the Answer Greatest Hits Vol. 1: Love is the Answer
Lee, Ras Dub Violence Moonlight Lover // Lover's Violence-Dub Violence
McLean, Nana (Claudette) Let Your Love Shine On Me Collector Series
Compilation Dennis Green - Wanted Man Music Get To Your Brain
Hewitt, Winston Get on the Scene Snapshot
Compilation Agyemang B. Opambuo - Obi Manso D.J. Oduro & Emmanuel Presents... Toronto Heat Volume 1
Hewitt, Winston Let Us Work Together Just You and Me
Conyers, Lorenzo That's a No No With Love From Lorenzo
Stranger Cole My Application The Patriot
Challenger, Garnet & The Connection Band Now I Wonder Reach Out With Love
Sibbles, Leroy Life in the Ghetto Strictly Roots
ShowDoMan Masiandoki Trouble, Trouble
Afro-Caribbean Singers Medley: Tie Me Donkey Down De, Bo Bo Let Me Go, Si Si Moriah Sun Spirit and Soul
Hewitt, Winston For You Love: Every Beat of My Heart; What's Your Name; Sweets For My Sweet; If it Don't Work Out Full of Love
Mittoo, Jackie Nyah Red The Money Makers
McLean, Nana (Claudette) Every Time You Go Away Modern Day Romance
Stranger Cole We Are Rolling Storybook Revisited
Mittoo, Jackie Dad Is Home Macka Fat
Truths & Rights Acid Rain (Dub) Time For Us To Unite
Pluggy Satchmo Norma King - Get Behind Me Satan Dance Hall Style (with Norma King)
Ojiji (Rupert "Ojiji" Harvey) See The Light The Shadow
Burgess, Ivan When My Love Comes (Ivan Burgess) Minstrel Of The Dawn
Jackson, Bert Bert Jackson - Knockn' On Heaven's Door Knockin' On Heaven's Door // Knock, Knock (Johnny Osbourne)
Cougars Lara’s Theme Caribana '67
Mittoo, Jackie You'll Never Find The Keyboard King
Abubakar, Tarig & The Afro-Nubians Light of Peace Hobey Laik
Earth, Roots And Water Jah Les' Lament Innocent Youths
Hewitt, Winston The Same One Full of Love
Jackson, R. Zee Seat Up Unda De Struggle
Ellis, Noel To Hail Salassie ST
Hewitt, Winston I'll Get to You Greatest Hits Vol. 1: Love is the Answer
Webber, Cynthia Touch a Hand (version) Touch a Hand b/w Version
Osbourne, Johnny First Trumpet (version) First Trumpet
Hewitt, Winston Roses Are Red Full of Love
Stranger Cole Help Wanted The First Ten Years (with The Callander Sisters and Chalawa)
Bennett, Jo Jo Let Me Tell You Boy Groovy Joe (with Mudies All Stars)
Stranger Cole Stepping Stone "Forward" in the Land of Sunshine
Jah B Roots (Dub) Live Up
Sattalites Wild ST

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