Celebrating Black History With These Sounds of Resistance

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. 

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.

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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