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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

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Season 1

  • Roy & Yvonne
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    Roy & Yvonne

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2024

    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.

    Director: Unknown

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  • Nana McLean
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    Nana McLean

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2024

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Little Jamaica, where she established some of the city’s landmark reggae record stores, singer Nana McLean challenges outdated stereotypes and establishes her reputation as the queen of Reggae in Canada.

    Director: Unknown

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  • Johnny Osbourne
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    Johnny Osbourne

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2024

    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.

    Director: Unknown

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  • Leroy Sibbles
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    Leroy Sibbles

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2024

    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
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    Jerry Brown’s Summer Records

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2024

    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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