Black Community Mixtapes
Black Community Mixtapes is a Canadian documentary-style television series that premiered on September 24, 2023> and aired on the Citytv network.[1] Hosted by KhaRå Martin, the five-part series takes audiences on a historical throwback to the beginnings of Hip Hop culture in Canada.[2] Credited as an Oya Media Group production, the quintet of segments offer a rare glimpse into the Hip Hop mecca City of Toronto of yesteryear -- spanning the late-80s and mid-90s -- through exclusive testimonials shared by some of the pioneering industry figures responsible for making the early contributions that paved the way for acts like Tory Lanz and Drake.
Episodes
[edit]- "Hip Hop"
- "Toronto Carnival"
- "Photography"
- "Literature"
- "Archivists"
Cast
[edit]- Mark Campbell
- Dave Clarke
- Adrien King
- KhaRå Martin<
- Wendy Motion Brathwaite
- Ron Nelson
- Patrick Nichols
- Master T
- Michael Williams
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2024 | Best Photography in a Documentary Program or Factual Series | Ashley Iris Gill, Keenan Lynch | Won | [3] |
| Best Sound in a Documentary or Factual Program or Series | Bridget Tang, Malcolm Wegg, Derek Brin | Won | |||
| Best Direction in a Documentary or Factual Series | Alison Duke, Ngardy Conteh George | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Music, Documentary Program or Series | La-Nai Gabriel | Won | |||
| Best Writing in a Documentary Program or Series | Alison Duke | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Osobe Waberi, "Tap into 50 years of Black Canadian history through ‘community mixtapes’ in new docuseries". Now, October 2, 2023.
- ^ "Black Community Mixtapes". Citytv | Watch Full TV Episodes Online & See TV Schedule. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Pat Mullen, "Canadian Screen Award Nominees in Documentary and Factual Categories". Point of View, March 6, 2024.