On “Crew Love” the crew gets a little personal and talks about the influence music has on our lives. From the sounds of our childhood to the deep love of music that inspired the Culture-Wise podcast, the crew touches every bass.

Collectives and artiste groups are a fundamental part of Jamaican music & culture, but is there always strength in numbers? This week the culture-wise crew evaluates the pros and cons of moving as a collective, the impact of Gaza, Gully, and JOP as well as the future of collectives.

Jamaica’s influence in music is undeniable. From pioneering genres to becoming industry influencers, this week, the Culture-Wise crew unpacks the “Global Impact” of Jamaican music and culture.

In ‘Higher Place’ the Culture-Wise crew discusses neoreggae’s proliferation of the global soundscape, and how the approach of these artists can be modeled to further the agenda of Jamaican music.

This week, the Culture-Wise crew meditates on what makes Dancehall such a unique, dynamic, and globally resonant genre. Hol’ a reason with us as we try to piece together the “Formula” for one of Jamaica’s most iconic musical expressions.

In our first episode, "Politricks", the Culture-Wise crew discusses the benefits and drawbacks of Jamaican politicians' affinity for bringing dancehall and dancehall artistes into the political process. How has this relationship evolved during the 2020 election? Tune in to find out.

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