TORONTO - Director Andrew Hamilton says his new concert film “The Onyx Experience” is not only a powerful celebration of Canada’s often underappreciated Black rock music scene, but a reclamation of a genre that he was told couldn’t be his. That’s how wrong the culture has done us.”Hamilton hopes “The Onyx Experience,” which debuted on CBC Gem last week, will help stop the dismissal of Black rock listeners by proving that Black Canadian rock talent is alive and thriving. They talk about their love of rock music and their hope the film could serve as a catalyst for the next generation of Black musicians who see themselves represented. But without their determination to make the film a reality, there’s a good chance “The Onyx Experience” would’ve never seen the light of day. He pointed to classic rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and the Rolling Stones as a few of the acts who’ve credited lesser-known Black musicians as their inspiration.

Source: thestar June 13, 2022 09:01 UTC