Culture Class Podcast

Ravina Bhanot is a Doctor working for the National Health Service in London. At the time of recording, the UK had about 129,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with about 17,000 deaths.

Ravina gives some insight as to what happens on the frontlines of the pandemic. She also talks about her Indian parents growing up in Kenya, her medical podcast and what she does for fun.

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Nosa talks to one of his favorite Nigerian singers Oriri Osayomore (son of popular 90s musician Ambassador Joseph Osayomore). We also play some songs from his catalog (adding new renditions from his band- Soulhouse Crew).

The Soulhouse Crew was formed early 2018 in Culver City, California and is made up of musicians with diverse international roots.

Oriri (Guitar, Vocals) was born in Benin City, Nigeria in West Africa. Natsumi (keys) is a Japanese classical trained pianist. Nick (Bass) is a first generation Argentine American with a music degree from Cal State LA. Andre (Drums) is a multi-instrumentalist from Minneapolis and Adam (Guitar) is California native with strong roots in Mexico. This chance union of diverse musician makes the groups message of love and human connection strong. They play Afro-rock.

More Music: https://soundcloud.com/oririmusic

James talks about his Grandparents escaping North Korea, his Parents emigrating to the US, being influenced by Disney & hip-hop growing up and eventually starting a small business. He also shares reasons why he likes soju and hates K-pop.

Robert grew up under difficult circumstances in the suburbs of Chicago. He grew up an Atheist but discovered Christianity later in life. He talks about feeling vulnerable as a kid, going off to college, living in Japan for 6 years and finding his faith.

Rob's Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/info-mation

Rob's Website: https://www.subcultureinc.org/

Nosa speaks to Chirag & Manisha about the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act (2019) in India and how it is affecting a country of 1.3 billion people.

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Buy Chirag's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Awakening-Amit-Kapoor-ebook/dp/B07M93C4NC/

Garcelle is from South Carolina. She talks about growing up in Rural America, modern segregation in the South, working with prisoners, founding her own non-profit and helping to elect the first black female Mayor in North Carolina. We also talk about the her Great-Grandmother being a slave and divisions in the African and African American community.

Mo was born in Syria but grew up in neighboring Jordan. We talk Breakdancing, Ultimate Frisbee, Filmmaking, Soccer, Arabic & Jordanian Food

Random conversations with Jack Foster. He talks about growing up catholic in Texas, Pets, Relationships, Living Abroad, College, Fraternities, COVID-19 and US healthcare.

On this episode, Nosa and Andres draw similarities between #Mexican and #Nigerian Mothers. Andres grew up in Tijuana Mexico. He shares fun childhood memories playing cascarita (football) and

watching Lucha Libre (wrestling) in his home town. He considers himself a 'glomad' (global nomad)and talks about his travel experience and why he tattooed a map of the world on his arm.

Did you know celebrities like NipseyHussle and TiffanyHaddish had/have Eritrean Roots?. Listen in as Senaiet explains the significance of Boon (coffee), Werki (jewelry), Zuria (dresses) Henna (tattoos) and Tigrinya(language) in Eritrean culture. She also shares some stories from her globetrotting trips to Yemen, Costa Rica, Mexico, Germany, Dubai & China.

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