With her powerhouse vocals, hilarious personality and love of people, Jully Black has been dubbed "Canada's queen of R&B" by fans and peers. She has shared the stage with superstars such as the Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Celine Dion, Elton John and Etta James. Her passion for philanthropy has taken her from the shantytowns of Bangladesh to the villages of South Africa and all across Canada. As a woman of faith, she champions important causes and believes in using her career as a platform to inspire others to celebrate the greatness that lies within each of us.
Media Video | (not specified) : Watch the 2018 Canada Reads panellists & authors in conversation with Gill Deacon
Caption: The Canada Reads defenders and authors took the stage in Toronto to discuss the five books that will be championed on CBC's battle of the books from March 26-29, 2018. Here and Now's Gill Deacon hosted the event in the Glenn Gould Studio.
Media Video | Canada Reads : Jully Black on how dialogue can start the healing process
Caption: Jully Black, Canada Reads 2018 panellist and defender of The Marrow Thieves, says she's honoured to be championing a book that inspires conversation about Indigenous issues in Canada.
Caption: The Canadian singer (new album: <i>The Black Book</i>) talks about self-made destiny and musical identity before singing random lines with soul.