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Celebrating Black History With These Sounds of Resistance

In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to share musical snapshots of Black culture and history from a few of our favourite places in the world.

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Published 2 February 2023

Brittany Kelly

Marketing Specialist

In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to share musical snapshots of Black culture and history from a few of our favourite places in the world.

Sounds of Resistance in History

One of the most rewarding things about travel is the chance to experience unique cultures all around the world: with food, live music, language, fashion – you name it! In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to share musical snapshots of Black culture and history from a few of our favourite places in the world.

London, England

Man playing saxophone on England street at night

Throughout the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, Black basement sound system culture carved out a special place for community, fun, and safety from racism in mainstream clubs. Listen to the best of calypso, jazz, and soul that was the backdrop to Black history in London, England. Download and groove to this playlist as you discover the United Kingdom.

Caribbean Sounds of Resistance

Junkanoo celebration with people playing brass instruments and celebrating

There’s a reason carnival, junkanoo, and j’ouvert are loud and proud. African enslaved communities across the Caribbean reclaimed Christmas to gather, celebrate their ancestors, and create the best kind of disruption. Hit the road to the Caribbean with some of our favourite sounds of joyful resistance through the years.

Afro-Brazilian Sounds of Resistance

Samba, samba, samba! Long before it was introduced in Rio de Janeiro at the time of emancipation, samba was born within communities of enslaved Africans in the Recôncavo Baiano region. Listen to some of the best sambistas bring this historic genre to life. Take this playlist along on your next South American vacation.

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Brittany Kelly

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