Pioneer Grooves – Afro Caribbean Oral History Project Photos
Pioneer Grooves features a diverse array of Montreal-based musicians whose music is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Montreal and Canada. Many of these artists left their birthplace in search of a better life, bringing with them a rich tapestry of musical genres.
From the legendary steelpan players of Expo ’67 to the vibrant artists of jazz, reggae, dancehall, r&b, soul, disco, funk, and gospel, these pioneers share their reflections on what it meant to nurture an art form in the place they now call home.
Learn more about the project at ckut.ca/grooves.
The series is dedicated to the memory of Knolly Modeste, whose passing in 2024 makes the podcast even more poignant. Check out the pics below from the finale, which reunited some of the original band members for the first time in years.
