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
Ishan People Your Money Or Your Life Roots
Smart, Howie Too Jumpy Rock & Come In
Dickson, Willie and the Playboys Mexico Reggae Exposed
Confrontation Johnny Gunn A New Day
Jackson, R. Zee Hypocrite Trodding
Stranger Cole Ungrateful More Life EP (with The Steadytones)
Sibbles, Leroy Warden Strictly Roots
Hewitt, Winston Do You Ever Feel Like Crying Greatest Hits Vol. 1: Love is the Answer
Walton, Dennis Jah Way to Salvation is Easy Sweeter Love
Sibbles, Leroy I Don't Know Mean While
Villains Ska Music Life of Crime
Mittoo, Jackie We're Running Out Let's Put It all Together
Kwenders, Pierre (José Louis Modabi) Cadavere Le Dernier Empereur Bantou
Sam T. Enewaye Bi Mayenkatam
Kwenders, Pierre (José Louis Modabi) Sorry Le Dernier Empereur Bantou
Smith, Ernie* Who I Am To Behold Jah
Ojiji (Rupert "Ojiji" Harvey) The Shadow The Shadow
Spence, Julie We'll be Lovers Arrives
Brown, Leroy Give Me Love Face To Face
Brown, Leroy Rent a Tile Genuine Love
Banton, George Wide Awake in a Dream The Soul of Toronto
Abubakar, Tarig & The Afro-Nubians Gorba Tour to Africa
Bennett, Jo Jo Groovy Jo Jo Groovy Joe (with Mudies All Stars)
Kwenders, Pierre (José Louis Modabi) Mardi Gras Le Dernier Empereur Bantou
Smart, Howie Chu Wa Wa Meets King Culture in Dancehall Style
Sibbles, Leroy That's How It Is It's Not Over
Allen, Lillian Freedom is Azania (South Africa Must Be Free) Conditions Critical
Smith, Ernie* Money Can't Buy Life Skareggae
Abubakar, Tarig & The Afro-Nubians Tum Tum Tour to Africa
Allen, Lillian Why Do We Have to Fight Conditions Critical
Thiaw, David Kikalama African Skies
Sattalites First Impession Miracles
Logan, Skipper Give Me Love Give Me Love b/w Give Me Love
Smith, Ernie* Freedom To Behold Jah
Mittoo, Jackie Telstar Reggae Magic
Jackson, R. Zee Rock Steady Music Unda De Struggle
Cougars Lara’s Theme Caribana '67
A.P.M.S. (Alfred Paul Mama Sçhall) Keep On Skanking In Perspective
Soul Explosion Band You Too Much Confusion
Abubakar, Tarig & The Afro-Nubians I Don't Know Why Hobey Laik
Brown, Leroy Happiness Nice & Slow
Stranger Cole These Arms of Mine The First Ten Years (with The Callander Sisters and Chalawa)
Brown, Leroy Stand up strong Color Barrier
Roots Radics False Rasta Two Time Girl
Pluggy Satchmo Norma King - If You Ever Change Your Mind Dance Hall Style (with Norma King)
Smart, Howie Lonely Little Girl Meets King Culture in Dancehall Style
Mittoo, Jackie Everywhere Jackie Mittoo and Winston Wright Plays Hits from Studio One and More - A Tribute, Vol. 2
Stranger Cole Run Joe Storybook Revisited
Williams, Rod & Super 8 War War b/w War Version
ShowDoMan Nadia Trouble, Trouble
Ricketts, Glen The Lady in Red Rock Me Baby
Stranger Cole Love Your Neighbour Storybook Revisited
Gibbon, Leroy Just Like That Just Like That
Mittoo, Jackie Brain Mark Hot Blood
Osbourne, Johnny Quashi Meets Roots Radics 1980-1981 "Vintage"
Hewitt, Winston Shoo-ba-do-ba-do-ba Pretty Brown Eyes
Smart, Howie True Sound Meets King Culture in Dancehall Style
Super 8 Corporation Set Me Free Set Me Free (Dill Smith)
Ali, Naya Out the Dirt Higher Self EP
Mittoo, Jackie One Step Forward Show Case Volume 3
Stranger Cole Teeth and Tonge The Patriot
Kwenders, Pierre (José Louis Modabi) Sentiment Classe Tendresse (with Clément Bazin)
Wesli Peyizan Yo Tradisyon
Webber Sisters (Merlene and Cynthia) Carlton My Love Sweet Soul And Inspiration
Soul Explosion Band Change Too Much Confusion
Ricketts, Glen Turning in My Love Rise Up
Lovejoy, Sid I Need Your Lovin Jah Jah Knows
Stranger Cole Stepping Stone "Forward" in the Land of Sunshine
Rollins, Priscilla* Let the Good Times Roll Lover's Choice Vol. 1
Brown, Leroy Gypsy Nice & Slow
Cates, Demo Lady Lady
Gibbon, Leroy Samfie Girl Four Season Lover
Messenjah Tough Gun Rock You High
Gayle, Otis Greatest Gift Love is a Thing
Sibbles, Leroy Weep and Mourn Mean While
Soul Explosion Band You Must Be a Believer Out of Many One People
Crasher (Gladston Murray) Bad Moon Rising Amazon b/w Bad Moon Rising
Gayle, Otis Love is a Thing Love is a Thing
Hart, Winston Jesus Knows Our Struggles Genuine Love
Kwenders, Pierre (José Louis Modabi) Heartbeat Jose Louis And The Paradox Of Love
Jackson, R. Zee Just Like a Lilly Trodding
Junior Miller Look How Long (version) Look How Long
Smith, Ernie* Don't Down Me Now To Behold Jah
Smart, Howie Yes Yes Meets King Culture in Dancehall Style
Brown, Leroy She’s Not Just Another Woman Nice & Slow
Hewitt, Winston Reggae Medley Reggae Medley
Messenjah Summer in the Winter Cool... But Deadly
Mittoo, Jackie Love Life Love of life b/w Love Life
Cates, Demo Ain't What's On A Woman Stealing Love
McLean, Nana (Claudette) Every Time You Go Away Modern Day Romance
Bennett, Jo Jo Lecture Me Groovy Joe (with Mudies All Stars)
Messenjah Could it be I'm Falling in Love Cool... But Deadly
Mittoo, Jackie Energizer Wild Jockey
Abubakar, Tarig & The Afro-Nubians Faith Hobey Laik
Wesli Proverb Granmoun (feat Sergiu Popa) Rapadou Kreyôl
Pluggy Satchmo Porridge Porridge
Mittoo, Jackie Ghetto Organ Macka Fat
Messenjah Cool Operator Cool... But Deadly
Mighty Mystics Arms Ride Your Donkey b/w Arms
Lewis, Hopeton* Story Book Children Think Positive // Story Book Children

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