Listen "26 | Phil Vassell & Donna McCurvin, Canada Black Music Archives"
Episode Synopsis
Summary:
In this episode, I welcome Phil Vassell and Donna McCurvin, co-founders of Canada Black Music Archives. Phil and Donna join us to speak about this digital archive which aims to research, preserve, and amplify the rich, largely untold music history of Black Canadians.
Episode Resources:
Canada Black Music Archives. https://thecbma.com/
Kayla McLean (August 10, 2024). A walk through time: New tour spotlights Little Jamaica’s music history. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/10690013/toronto-little-jamaica-tour/amp/
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In this episode, I welcome Phil Vassell and Donna McCurvin, co-founders of Canada Black Music Archives. Phil and Donna join us to speak about this digital archive which aims to research, preserve, and amplify the rich, largely untold music history of Black Canadians.
Episode Resources:
Canada Black Music Archives. https://thecbma.com/
Kayla McLean (August 10, 2024). A walk through time: New tour spotlights Little Jamaica’s music history. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/10690013/toronto-little-jamaica-tour/amp/
Stay Connected:
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can follow, rate, and share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon.
To learn more about my work, visit my website at https://melissajnelson.com. You can connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram or by email at [email protected].
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