Music industry survey of Black Canadians finds systemic barriers, calls for change

A report on the experiences of Black music artists and professionals details myriad racial and financial barriers they’ve faced in the Canadian industry and calls for mentorship and structural change.The report by Advance: Canada’s Black Music Business Collective and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute says Black-dominated music genres drive the majority of music streams in Canada, but it appears few who work in the Canadian industry get financial support for their careers.