New documentary highlights impact of Jamaican artists on Canadian music [Video]

A new documentary is highlighting how Jamaican music became a pivotal and unexpected part of Canadian culture.

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul documents the tremendous impact immigrants from Jamaica had on the Canadian music scene in the ’60s and ’70s, and the barriers many of the musicians faced.

The documentary follows the story of Jamaican Canadian singer Jay Douglas — who has been performing for six decades. Douglas is now recognized globally despite initially going largely unnoticed in the Toronto music scene.

The film exposes some of those struggles, but Douglas is most excited about sharing the history with young …