Reggae Uprising Podcast

By Danieal

Hosted every Wednesday by artist & songwriter Danieal; uniting the African diaspora's heritage, sharing it's wisdom and uplifting it's history.

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The podcast currently has 229 episodes available.

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February 25, 2026 Reggae Month : Rocksteady
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As February is Reggae Month we have decided to dedicate this weeks episode to a genre that without its existence, Reggae music just wouldn’t be the same. Yes we are talking about Rocksteady.
Originating in Jamaica approximately 1966 as the dominant genre there for almost two years, following Ska and preceding Reggae; it typically played at 80 to 100 bpm, using upbeat guitar rhythms, prominent bass lines, focus on vocal harmonies with themes of love and social issues. Although its popularity was brief it lived on through Reggae music as a great influence and many of its artists transitioned from Rocksteady to Reggae.
Featured artists in order of appearance include:
THE UNIQUES - PEOPLE ROCKSTEADY
PHYLLIS DILLON - DONT STAY AWAY
KEN BOOTHE - THE ONE I LOVE
THE TECHNIQUES - QUEEN MAJESTY
TOMMY MCCOOK & THE SUPERSONICS - MICHELLE
THE CARIBBEANS - BUTTERFLIES
OWEN GREY - CATCH A FALLING STAR
SLIM SMITH & THE UNQUES - BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
GLEN ADAMS - HEY THERE LONELY GIRL
DESMOND DEKKER & THE ACES - 007
CYNTHIA RICHARDS - FOREVER
LESTER STERLING - WISE MEN OF ROCKSTEADY
ALVA LEWIS - REVELATION
LESTER STERLING - LESTER SKANK
DON T LEE - LOVE PLEASE COME BACK
LLOYD CLARKE - SUMMERTIME
LEE SCRATCH PERRY - I AM THE UPSETTER
THE UPSETTERS - RETURN OF DJANGO
DESMOND DEKKER & THE ACES - IT MEK
DANDY LIVINGSTONE - RUDY, A MESSAGE TO YOU
Tell us your favourite or one that you think we should have included. Please also share any historical knowledge on the genre that we may be able to add to our archive in future episodes.
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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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

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54min
February 18, 2026 Honouring Sly Dunbar
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With news of the passing of the other half of highly acclaimed duo Sly & Robbie, we wanted to honour Grammy Award winning drummer & producer Sly Dunbar by creating this special episode, purely dedicated to musical works he created and/or played the drum on.
May he rest in eternal peace.
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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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

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1h 7min
February 11, 2026 Honouring Cat Coore
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With news of the passing of a founding member of the reggae band Third World, we wanted to honour United Nations Peace Medal for his contributions to music receipiant, cellist, guitarist and musical director Stephen "Cat" Coore by creating this special episode.
May he rest in eternal peace.

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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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

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1h
February 07, 2026 WINDRUSH : HERE & NOW
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As part of the Windrush’s ever evolving history it is important to document and archive for future generations.
We have previously featured Windrush special episodes that can be found in Reggae uprising Podcast’s archive entitled; THE WINDRUSH SOUNDWAVE, WINDRUSH : THE UNKNOWN TRUTH & PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE. WINDRUSH.
This episode was recorded at an event entitled Windrush Listening and Engagement with Windrush Commissioner & Home Office was held at The Legacy Centre of Excellence in Aston, Birmingham, UK on Saturday, courtesy of the Windrush National Organisation & the Windrush Movement UK. Thank you to everyone involved in arranging, curating and producing this event.
If you would like to connect with the Windrush National Organisation, the Windrush Movement UK or the Windrush Commissioner, please see links below;
https://windrushnationalorganisation.com/
https://www.windrushcommissioner.uk/
Please let us know you thoughts on information shared by speakers, your reactions & knowledge you would like to share on the questions and answers panel & your personal Windrush experiences.
Most importantly please share with those you feel need to hear this.

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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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

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1h 11min
January 28, 2026 Knowledge is freedom...Norma Banton shares her journey to freedom : Part 2
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This week’s guest is a jewellery artist, activist, founder of The Silver fish Jewellery Company & Master Peace Academy; Norma Banton.
In this two part feature she shares how she navigated through malnutrition as a child, discovering the world of allergies & food wisdom, life threatening encounters, divorce & overcoming her challenges through knowledge, perseverance & faith; all culminating in the creation of businesses spanning the UK & Africa.
Connect with Norma Banton
www.masterpeaceacademy.co.uk
Insta : @norma_artgold / @masterpeaceacademy / @silverifshjewelleryco
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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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

Subscribe & Connect : www.danieal.live/podcast
Official Merch : www.dgarms.com
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46min
January 21, 2026 Knowledge is freedom...Norma Banton shares her journey to freedom : Part 1
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This week’s guest is a jewellery artist, activist, founder of The Silver fish Jewellery Company & Master Peace Academy; Norma Banton.
In this two part feature she shares how she navigated through malnutrition as a child, discovering the world of allergies & food wisdom, life threatening encounters, divorce & overcoming her challenges through knowledge, perseverance & faith; all culminating in the creation of businesses spanning the UK & Africa.
Connect with Norma Banton
www.masterpeaceacademy.co.uk
Insta : @norma_artgold / @masterpeaceacademy / @silverifshjewelleryco
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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

Subscribe & Connect : www.danieal.live/podcast
Official Merch : www.dgarms.com
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1h 2min
January 14, 2026 Nothing compares? Jamaica…UK…Maureen Watson’s journey in full : Part 2
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Barrel children, schooling at home & abroad, meeting siblings for the first time, self discovery, what it means to be a social worker and creativity as a positive outlet: Maureen Watson's two part feature journey's on her life's perspective.
Connect with Maureen Watson
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poem-Anthology-through-downright-sides/dp/1739821319
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eight-Minutes-Forty-Six-Seconds-introspection-ebook/dp/B09KVH8L5X
https://www.youtube.com/@maureenwatson-n6d
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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

Subscribe & Connect : www.danieal.live/podcast
Official Merch : www.dgarms.com
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53min
January 07, 2026 Nothing compares? Jamaica…UK…Maureen Watson’s journey in full : Part 1
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Barrel children, schooling at home & abroad, meeting siblings for the first time, self discovery, what it means to be a social worker and creativity as a positive outlet: Maureen Watson's two part feature journey's on her life's perspective.
Connect with Maureen Watson
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poem-Anthology-through-downright-sides/dp/1739821319
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eight-Minutes-Forty-Six-Seconds-introspection-ebook/dp/B09KVH8L5X
https://www.youtube.com/@maureenwatson-n6d

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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

Subscribe & Connect : www.danieal.live/podcast
Official Merch : www.dgarms.com
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59min
November 05, 2025 Rachel Okello's journey to solicitor, conservative councillor & siting on the government Advisory panel during the Windrush scandal : Part 2
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This weeks guest Rachel Okello is a solicitor who gained the accolade of lawyer of the Year 2024 for BirminghamBlack Lawyers Association who has a special interest in human rights and family immigration.
Not only did she assist communities impacted by the Windrush scandal but also sat on the government Advisory panel during the Windrush scandal.
As well as sharing her expertise on national and international media channels such as the BBC and Irie FM in Jamaica, she also runs an NGO called Friends of Asebu and was a Conservative town councillor for Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

Connect with Rachel
www.clarityvisas.com
www.asebupav.com
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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

Subscribe & Connect : www.danieal.live/podcast
Official Merch : www.dgarms.com
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1h 2min
October 29, 2025 Rachel Okello's journey to solicitor, conservative councillor & siting on the government Advisory panel during the Windrush scandal : Part 1
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This weeks guest Rachel Okello is a solicitor who gained the accolade of lawyer of the Year 2024 for BirminghamBlack Lawyers Association who has a special interest in human rights and family immigration.
Not only did she assist communities impacted by the Windrush scandal but also sat on the government Advisory panel during the Windrush scandal.
As well as sharing her expertise on national and international media channels such as the BBC and Irie FM in Jamaica, she also runs an NGO called Friends of Asebu and was a Conservative town councillor for Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

Connect with Rachel
www.clarityvisas.com
www.asebupav.com

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 the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.

Subscribe & Connect : www.danieal.live/podcast
Official Merch : www.dgarms.com
...more
49min

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The podcast currently has 229 episodes available.

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