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Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land

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Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land follows the journeys of these icons. Through rare archives and infectious beats, this captivating five-part anthology series takes you from Kingston to Kensington Market to see and hear how reggae made roots in Canada against all odds.

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22nd August 2024 - 19th September 2024
Director
Chris Flanagan
Writer
Graeme Mathieson
Producer
Sherien Barsoum
Top Cast
Nana McLeanLeroy SibblesRoy Panton
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Roy & Yvonne
22nd August 2024

Episode 1

Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison made history as one of the first Jamaican ska duos. Decades after going their separate ways, the pair rekindle their magic this time, 3,000 kilometres north.

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Nana McLean
29th August 2024

Episode 2

Against the changing face of Toronto’s Little Jamaica, where she established some of the city’s landmark reggae record stores, singer Nana McLean challenges outdated stereotypes and establishes her reputation as the queen of Reggae in Canada.

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Johnny Osbourne
5th September 2024

Episode 3

Before gaining international recognition as the “Dancehall Godfather,” legendary singer Johnny Osbourne was at the forefront of a revolution that transformed Toronto into one of the most influential reggae communities in the world.

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Leroy Sibbles
12th September 2024

Episode 4

In Trench Town—the birthplace of reggae—Leroy Sibbles rose to stardom as the lead singer of The Heptones and the undisputed king of the reggae bassline. Then, at the height of his career, he left it all behind to create a new legacy for himself in Toronto.

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Jerry Brown’s Summer Records
19th September 2024

Episode 5

Jerry Brown’s Summer Records was one of the first recording studios to give Canadian reggae artists a voice. Four decades later, never-before-seen footage lets us meet the man behind the mixer for the very first time.

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