Black Community Mixtapes

Black Community Mixtapes is a Canadian documentary-style television series that premiered on September 24, 2023> and aired on the Citytv network.^[1] Hosted by KhaRå Martin, the five-part series takes audiences on a historical throwback to the beginnings of Hip Hop culture in Canada.^[2] Credited as an Oya Media Group production, the quintet of segments offer a rare glimpse into the Hip Hop mecca City of Toronto of yesteryear -- spanning the late-80s and mid-90s -- through exclusive testimonials shared by some of the pioneering industry figures responsible for making the early contributions that paved the way for acts like Tory Lanz and Drake.

Episodes

1. "Hip Hop"
2. "Toronto Carnival"
3. "Photography"
4. "Literature"
5. "Archivists"

Cast

1. Mark Campbell
2. Dave Clarke
3. Adrien King
4. KhaRå Martin<
5. Wendy Motion Brathwaite
6. Ron Nelson
7. Patrick Nichols
8. Master T
9. Michael Williams

Awards

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Work	Result	Ref(s)
Canadian Screen Awards	2024	Best Photography in a Documentary Program or Factual Series	Ashley Iris Gill, Keenan Lynch	Won	[3]
		Best Sound in a Documentary or Factual Program or Series	Bridget Tang, Malcolm Wegg, Derek Brin	Won
		Best Direction in a Documentary or Factual Series	Alison Duke, Ngardy Conteh George	Nominated
		Best Original Music, Documentary Program or Series	La-Nai Gabriel	Won
		Best Writing in a Documentary Program or Series	Alison Duke	Nominated