Reggae Uprising Podcast

Send us Fan Mail With Notting Hill Carnival set for this weekend, we have dedicated a special episode to its lesser known history. There is not enough time to feature all elements and characters of this story but hope there is enough to spark interest in your own investigation into Notting Hill's history and share it with future generations. One of our archive episodes ‘The Windrush : The Unk...

Send us Fan Mail Tirivashe Jele is a Historian, a Postgraduate Member of the Royal Historical Society, a member of the Britain Zimbabwe Society, a Leverhulme Fellow and co-founder of The Alkebulan Collective. She is currently studying towards a PhD in History at the University of Chichester (UK) and is Postgraduate Researcher at the University of Johannesburg Centre for Education Research and Tran...

Send us Fan Mail Tirivashe Jele is a Historian, a Postgraduate Member of the Royal Historical Society, a member of the Britain Zimbabwe Society, a Leverhulme Fellow and co-founder of The Alkebulan Collective. She is currently studying towards a PhD in History at the University of Chichester (UK) and is Postgraduate Researcher at the University of Johannesburg Centre for Education Research and Tran...

Send us Fan Mail Tirivashe Jele is a Historian, a Postgraduate Member of the Royal Historical Society, a member of the Britain Zimbabwe Society, a Leverhulme Fellow and co-founder of The Alkebulan Collective. She is currently studying towards a PhD in History at the University of Chichester (UK) and is Postgraduate Researcher at the University of Johannesburg Centre for Education Research and Tran...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was created to honor H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie’s Earth 133 Strong, through the high frequency of Reggae songs dedicated to his life, legacy and works. Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or its representatives. Reggae Uprising Podc...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest Khepraa is a Teacher and Counsellor on matters of Spiritual Awareness, as well as Knowledge and Power of Self; offering Compassionate listening,  Alchemic Crystal Healing, Language Reassessment, Lost Teachings Of Ancient Ways, Chakra Body Realignment Guided Breathwork Facilitator. He shares his journey from Africa to the UK, healing trauma, business ownership and...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks feature is Bob Clarke; Creative Director of Licklemor Productions, CEO & Founder of charity Mama Youth Project, as well as being a 2 time BAFTA winner. In part 3 of his feature he shares his journey in. reading his production company, the works of his charity and collaborations with Benjamin Zephaniah.  Connect with Bob Clarke  www.mamayouthproject.org.uk   https://...

Send us Fan Mail This week's feature is Bob Clarke; Creative Director of Licklemor Productions, CEO & Founder of charity Mama Youth Project, as well as being a 2 time BAFTA winner. In part 2 of his 3 part feature he shares the challenges of his adolescence, his experiences in the army and his journey to the BBC.  Connect with Bob Clarke  www.mamayouthproject.org.uk   https://www.youtube.c...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks feature is Bob Clarke; Creative Director of Licklemor Productions, CEO & Founder of charity Mama Youth Project, as well as being a 2 time BAFTA winner. In part 1 of his 3 part feature he shares his heritage, how his caucasian childminder came to be his adoptive mother, the racism he experienced in his childhood; inclusive of his teacher and how he navigated his earl...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest is an artist, organiser & co-director of People & Planet: Andre Jahnoi. In this two part feature he shares his heritage, journey to Oxford University & beyond, inspirational influences, challenges, triumphs and musical journey to his debut album Akoben. Connect with Andre Jahnoi https://www.andrejahnoi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andre.jahnoi https:...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest is an artist, organiser & co-director of People & Planet: Andre Jahnoi. In this two part feature he shares his heritage, journey to Oxford University & beyond, inspirational influences, challenges, triumphs and musical journey to his debut album Akoben. Connect with Andre Jahnoi https://www.andrejahnoi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andre.jahnoi https:...

Send us Fan Mail We have dedicated this episode to the musical works of Junior Byles, may he rest in eternal peace. Give thanks for his life, livity & legacy. Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or its representatives. Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest is actor and producer Andre Fyffe. His works in include theatre, voice over, adverts, short films, series, documentaries for ITV, BBC 1XTRA, BFI, Amazon Studios and Film 4. His production company Elicit Pictures has  produced numerous works including an award winning documentary 'Deleted' which is available on Apple TV, BFI, iPlayer and Amazon Prime. Con...

Send us Fan Mail Author, community organiser, facilitator, drummer, international Athlete and volleyball player Omowale shares his life & legacy. He shares stories of his Dominica heritage, triumph over adversity, Linford Christie, Suen Kuti, Glastonbury alongside the wisdom he has attained along the way to inspire positive change for future generations. Connect with Omowale : www.pascf.org ht...

Send us Fan Mail Best selling Author of 16 books, CEO of publishing house, 'Peaches Publications' and not-for-profit social enterprise, the 'Look Like Me Book Challenge' which has a particular focus on stories and voices from the Black community, including  children age 7 – 18 years old; Winsome Duncan shares her lifes journey. Connect with Winsome Duncan : W: www.looklikemeboo...

Send us Fan Mail Community activist, equality and diversity consultant, loctician, natural hair stylist and natural hair & health advocate; Khembe Clarke shares her journey returning to her roots. Connect with Khembe Clarke Return to your Roots Event on Saturday 10th May : www.returntoyourroots.com Our People Our Legacy http://opolltd.co.uk/ Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions...

Send us Fan Mail We have dedicated this episode to the musical works of Max Romeo, may he rest in eternal peace. Give thanks for his life, livity & legacy. Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or its representatives. Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of...

Send us Fan Mail Benjamin Zephaniah Day : A Festival of Rhythm, Unity & Revolution at Brunel University Qian Zephaniah, Benjamin’s wife, hosted the inaugural Benjamin Zephaniah Day at Brunel University of London where Benjamin was a Professor of Creative Writing. The special day celebrated Benjamin’s extraordinary contributions, not only to literature and education but also to the causes he ch...

Send us Fan Mail After his recent passing we have dedicated this episode to honouring previous guest, Alex Wheatle; award winning Author of 18 books, one of which being 'Uprising' his true life story which he toured across the UK as a one man play. In 2006 he spoke of his experiences in the BBC programme Battle for Brixton and in 2020 his life experience was made into a historical drama...

Send us Fan Mail After his recent passing we have dedicated this episode to honouring previous guest, Alex Wheatle; award winning Author of 18 books, one of which being 'Uprising' his true life story which he toured across the UK as a one man play. In 2006 he spoke of his experiences in the BBC programme Battle for Brixton and in 2020 his life experience was made into a historical drama...

Send us Fan Mail Part three of our guests feature; Visual Anthropologist, Writer, Photographer and filmmaker; Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers. His research has spanned a wide range of topics, including; Rastafari, Ethiopian and Caribbean cultures, Emperor Haile Selassie's time living in Bath, community media, creative education, trans-Atlantic slavery, disability & walking, religion, a...

Send us Fan Mail Part two of a three part feature, this weeks guest is a Visual Anthropologist, Writer, Photographer and filmmaker; Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers. His research has spanned a wide range of topics, including; Rastafari, Ethiopian and Caribbean cultures, Emperor Haile Selassie's time living in Bath, community media, creative education, trans-Atlantic slavery, disability &amp...

Send us Fan Mail Part one of a three part feature, this weeks guest is a Visual Anthropologist, Writer, Photographer and filmmaker; Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers. His research has spanned a wide range of topics, including; Rastafari, Ethiopian and Caribbean cultures, Emperor Haile Selassie's time living in Bath, community media, creative education, trans-Atlantic slavery, disability &amp...

Send us Fan Mail In part two of Selina Brown's feature we discuss her journey to becoming an author, the creation of the Black British Book Festival, the future of literature and her favourite reads. Connect with Selina : https://www.blackbritishbookfestival.com/ Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the view...

Send us Fan Mail In the first of this two part feature we discuss Selina Brown's journey; obtaining two Degrees and a Masters by the age of 21, her work with BBC & MTV as well as her global experience encompassing New York, Kenya, and Gambia. Not only did she author children’s book "Nena" series in 2020, she established the Black British Book Festival, heralded as Europe's...