How Black music communities grew in Western Canada Canadaâs musical epicenter has long been Toronto, but artists from the nationâs West Coast continue to make their mark. March 12, 2021 When it comes to Black music in Canada, the focus remains heavily on Toronto as home to some of the biggest artists in the world. But, with Black music history all over the country, there are a number of artists working on shifting the musical focus to Western Canada. From Vancouver to Winnipeg, Black music hubs have long existed in different capacities and, thanks to the democratizing nature of the internet, more artists are making waves across the country without having to head east.