The Roman poet Horace said “A picture is a poem without words” and the late Gordon Parks said “The subject Matter is so much more important than the photographer”. G Cole talks with Legendary Photographers; Mr Roy Sweetland (One of the most published photographers, his work being in Billboard Magazine and more) and Mr David I. Muir (Photo-artist/Author of the acclaimed book "Pieces of Jamaica"). They talk life, art, and the upcoming event "Let there be Reggae"                                            https://www.lettherebereggae.com  https://www.facebook.com/DAVIDiPhotography    https://www.facebook.com/RASweetland

The journey to writing, creating, recording, and launching the podcast "Homegrown with G Cole" has been an interesting, challenging, and very rewarding one. On this episode G Cole reflects on the first ten episodes, and says thanks to all the guests and to those involved in the process, and the growth so far.  

Third World is one of the most accomplished Reggae bands in history. G Cole sits down with the Legend, Mr Richard Bassie Daley of Third World for a sweet conversation about life, family and music. They also speak about life and music after the passing of Third World's lead singer, Mr Bunny Rugs, and how they go about carrying on the legacy, and sound that is Third World. They also go through some classic Third World hits, and introduce their brand new single produced by Damian Jr Gong Marley. A new Third World album produced by Damian Marley is also in the works. Listen in to hear all about it. 

When a group of Jamaican Nationals living in the US decided to share their resources with people in need living in Jamaica, The Funnel Project was born. The Funnel project is an initiative put together by a group of friends, to lend support and aid to people in need living in Jamaica. The concept of charity begins at home is epitomized in this effort. They primarily focus on children homes and small underfunded schools. G Cole talks to two founding members of Funnel Project, as they set out to inspire others to be generous. 

Lately, and on quite a few occasions, artists that once referred to themselves as gospel artists have been trying to shake the title. Some would prefer their work to be called inspirational, others would prefer it be genre free. G Cole tries to find out why and asks, is it expansion or departure? On this episode he speaks to accomplished Singer/Songwriter Kristine Alicia who comes from a gospel background, about the topic at hand and about her phenomenal new album produced by Rory Stone Love, "Songs from Zion" 

There's definitely a renaissance taking place within the Reggae music fraternity in Jamaica and G Cole talks to one of the budding young stars of this Reggae renaissance Ms Lila Ik'e. A young, fresh, funky and extremely talented Lila Ik'e, who is signed to Reggae Superstar Protoje's label, In Digg Nation Collective, talks to G Cole about music, her goals and life, life now and life before the music. Some of her brand new music is also featured.  

Just as we have artists that are prolific with bringing you the hits, there are prolific songwriters, songwriters that have crafted some of your favorites hits. In this episode G Cole speaks to legendary Reggae hitmaker Hopeton Lindo. His catalogue of hits that he’s written, or co-written includes songs for artist such as; Cocoa Tea, Marcia Griffiths, Freddy McGregor,Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Maxi Priest, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Jimmy Riley, Shabba Ranks, Aswad, Brian, and Tony Gold, Kasheif Lindo, and Willie Lindo, and J C Lodge, just to name a few. Here he talks about life, love and music.

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G Cole sits down with New York Life Financial Services Professional Marcus Moon, for the first of many financial conversations. This time to discuss retirement, and retirement planning. With his parent, and the parents of his friends and colleagues slowly approaching the age of retirement, the question looms, are many of our seniors staying in the work force because they're not ready, or not able to retire?  

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