The Secret Life of Canada

Porter Primers: The rise of jazz

03.28.2022 - By CBCPlay

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In the early 20th century, musicians and audiences flocked to Montreal for its jazz scene, earning the city the nickname “Harlem of the North.” Historian Dr. Dorothy Williams explains how porters were instrumental in introducing jazz to Canada and how they served more generally as “conduits of culture.”

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