Executive Producer / Cohost Rachel Fenderson & Cohost Radika Myers
The Creative Frequency Podcast
Our Podcast focuses on the intersection of creativity and business— culturally situated in the Heartbeat of Jamaica and abroad. The Creative Frequency podcast, produced by the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) within the Faculty of Humanities and Education at The University of the West Indies (UWI) , Mona, is dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersection of culture and commerce across the region. Directed by Dr. Dave Gosse , the program spotlights the innovative spirit of Jamaican entrepreneurs who are building and scaling creative businesses. Co-hosted by MPhil/PhD Scholar Rachel Fenders...
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
OFF THE CUFF | RUNKUS 02.07.2026 24:38
BONUS EPISODE We are joined today by a visionary vocalist, producer, and composer who is actively redrawing the maps of Jamaican music: Romario "RUNKUS" Bennett . Born into a rich reggae lineage as the son of Determine, Runkus has spent his career proving that while he honors his roots, he is not bound by them. From winning talent searches at sixteen to becoming a 2-time GRAMMY-nominated Artist an...
The Cultural Statesman: Music Production, Legislative Reform, & The Leader of the Opposition Mr. Mark J. Golding 18.06.2026 1:29:30
Today on The Creative Frequency Podcast , we welcome a true multi-hyphenate visionary whose career defies traditional boundaries, seamlessly bridging the worlds of high finance, commercial law, national politics, and Jamaican music culture: Mr. Mark J. Golding. While many know him as a leading Jamaican attorney, an Oxford, Norman Manley Law School, & The University of London-educated legal sch...
The Canvas Scenographer: Diaspora Narratives, Historical Metaphors, & Michael Elliott 05.06.2026 1:00:17
We are joined by a profound visual narrator and "Conceptual Scenographer of the canvas" who has spent over two decades documenting the Caribbean’s social and historical pulse: Michael Elliott . A graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Michael has evolved into a globally recognized figure whose photorealistic paintings serve as both windows into the past and mirrors...
The Sonic Architect: Film Scoring, Sound Installations, & 2-time GRAMMY-nominated Artist RUNKUS Part 2 21.05.2026 28:51
Part 2 We are joined today by a visionary vocalist, producer, and composer who is actively redrawing the maps of Jamaican music: Romario "Runkus" Bennett . Born into a rich reggae lineage as the son of Determine, Runkus has spent his career proving that while he honors his roots, he is not bound by them. From winning talent searches at sixteen to becoming a 2-time GRAMMY-nominated Artist and a JUN...
The Sonic Architect: Film Scoring, Sound Installations, & 2-time GRAMMY-nominated Artist RUNKUS Part 1 21.05.2026 56:30
Part 1 We are joined today by a visionary vocalist, producer, and composer who is actively redrawing the maps of Jamaican music: Romario "Runkus" Bennett . Born into a rich reggae lineage as the son of Determine, Runkus has spent his career proving that while he honors his roots, he is not bound by them. From winning talent searches at sixteen to becoming a 2-time GRAMMY-nominated Artist and a JUN...
Scents of Heritage: Olfactory Art, Custom Perfumery, & Edwin Bruce 07.05.2026 53:08
Today we welcome Edwin Bruce , the visionary Perfumier and founder of Prince D'Bruce , a high-end niche fragrance house based in Kingston City. His journey is a true Caribbean narrative: after years of honing his craft and developing his first fragrance, Chosen , at a perfumery in Colombia, he felt a powerful calling to return home to Jamaica. Since launching Prince D'Bruce in 2019 and opening his...
The Gourmet Dream: Private Catering, Culinary Ingenuity, & Chef Candace Carr 16.04.2026 27:13
We are joined by a distinguished Culinary Entrepreneur who has turned a vision of bespoke dining into a successful business: Chef Candace Carr . As the force behind her gourmet private catering company, Chef Carr’s philosophy is captured perfectly by her promise: "You dream it. I'll make it." Her commitment to personalization results in impressive menus, from elegant appetizers like Crab Spring Ro...
Sound Boy Innovation: Tech, Auto Repair, & Damion Johnson 02.04.2026 24:32
Joining us is Damion Johnson , the Director of Technology and Community Engagement at (S.E.T.A.S Limited), a company built on the power of practical problem-solving. From its start in Kingston, S.E.T.A.S pioneered a mobile approach to technology and automotive repair , recognizing the need to meet customers—like working mothers or elderly caregivers—right where they are. Beyond business, Damion is...
The Double Threat: Modeling, Acting, & Dane Jones 19.03.2026 48:28
We welcome a rising star in Caribbean media today, the Model and Actor Dane Jones . His career began with an unconventional challenge: being told by a major agency that he was too muscular—a directive he deliberately refused to follow. Instead, he took an entrepreneurial path, landing his first commercial with One Spot Media and quickly securing roles in key regional campaigns like the BPM Financi...
Coming Soon: Vibrations of Jamaica's Resilience – The Future of Caribbean Creativity 14.03.2026 6:01
Welcome to THE CREATIVE FREQUENCY PODCAST , the definitive heartbeat of Jamaican culture and its global reach. Hosted by the dynamic duo of RACHEL ANN FENDERSON , an MPhil/PhD Scholar, and RADIKA MYERS , a CCI Scholar, this podcast—produced in collaboration with the UWI Institute of Caribbean Studies —dives deep into the pulse of the cultural and creative industries. From the streets of Kingston t...
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.