Jully Black

Jully Black is defending The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline on Canada Reads 2018.

• Meet the Canada Reads 2018 contenders
• Canada Reads 2018 Day Three: Watch the replay
• How Jully Black is preparing for the debates

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.

• Why Jully Black thinks The Marrow Thieves should win Canada Reads
• Jully Black on how dialogue can start the healing process
• 6 books that guide Jully Black through life

Canada Reads

Watch the 2018 Canada Reads panellists & authors in conversation with Gill Deacon

6 years ago

Duration 1:07:45

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.

Jully Black on how dialogue can start the healing process

5 years ago

Duration 1:46

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.

Jeanne Beker vs. Jully Black on the finale of Canada Reads 2018

5 years ago

Duration 1:23

Jeanne Beker and Jully Black have a heated moment on the finale of Canada Reads.

Canada Reads: 'You never know what's going to happen'

6 years ago

Duration 2:10

The 2018 Canada Reads panellists share a few strategies and discuss their competition style.

Jully Black Performance

13 years ago

Duration 6:17

R&B queen Jully Black performs her song 'At the Roncies.'

Other interviews

Jully Black

14 years ago

Duration 11:49

The Canadian singer (new album: <i>The Black Book</i>) talks about self-made destiny and musical identity before singing random lines with soul.

The Canada Reads 2018 contenders

• Mozhdah Jamalzadah, defending The Boat People by Sharon Bala
• Tahmoh Penikett, defending American War by Omar El Akkad
• Greg Johnson, defending Precious Cargo by Craig Davidson
• Jeanne Beker, defending Forgiveness by Mark Sakamoto
• Jully Black, defending The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline