Celebrate Black Music Month with the National Music Centre at Studio Bell!
Join us for a free celebration of Black music, culture, and creativity on Saturday, June 6, curated by MuchMusic legend Master T and hosted by NMC’s Rebecca Bukasa.
NMC's Voices of Canada series uses music to explore and celebrate Canada’s rich cultural heritage through live performances and panel discussions that connect audiences with the stories and songs of Canadian musicians from diverse backgrounds. This special Black Music Month edition will spotlight Calgary’s Black creative community through a full day of music, spoken word, conversation, hands-on activities, and a community market.
Performers and panelists include spoken word artist Priscille Bukasa, who draws inspiration from her roots in the Democratic Republic of Congo; UK-born, Calgary-based singer-songwriter Kindé, whose music blends R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats, and gospel influences; songwriter, music arranger, and orchestrator King Udofia, known for his Afro-Jazz project Gbèdu; rapper RTC Profit; hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, and dancehall DJ Badgyal; emerging keyboardist and music director ND; and Cindy Ansah, founder and artistic director of NAPPY Dance Collective. The all-Black contemporary dance collective will also present a short documentary screening highlighting their work and impact.
On the main floor of Studio Bell, Alcove Centre for the Arts will lead hands-on activities for kids and families, and a Black Music Month Market will highlight offerings from Calgary’s Black creative community, from artisans to music industry representatives and recording studio connections.