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How Montreal became known as ‘Harlem of the North’ | Black Life: Untold Stories

12 months ago

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How Montreal became known as ‘Harlem of the North’ | Black Life: Untold Stories

12 months ago
Documentaries
Duration 1:08

Nina Simone and Billie Holiday were among the “top of the line” performers at Rufus Rockhead’s Montreal nightclub. Watch the docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories on CBC Gem.

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