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In rememerbance of our ancestors this Emanicipation Day Special Episode is a must listen for all.

Let us know your thoughts...and answers to the final questions.

Sources of information featured :

https://jis.gov.jm/information/emancipation/

https://nlj.gov.jm/exhibition/emancipation/

http://www.emancipationpark.org.jm/about-us/journey-to-freedom.php

http://www.emancipationpark.org.jm/about-us/history-of-emancipation-park.php

https://www.jamrockmuseum.com/digital/emancipation-day-jamaica/

https://travelnoire.com/emancipation-day-jamaica-5-things-know

https://www.rct.uk/collection/1193138/the-civil-and-natural-history-of-jamaica-by-patrick-browne-illustrated-by-george 

https://blackpast.org/global-african-history/baptist-war-1831-1832/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/reparations-slavery-colonialism-explainer-reform-uk 

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Following the recent transition of Jamaican Reggae Artist Fantan Mojah, this weeks episode give thanks for his life & works by celebrating his music. 

Let us know your favourite Fantan Mojah song and what his works mean to you.

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This weeks guest is the eldest son of legendary dub reggae music producer, audio engineer & founder of the iconic Ariwa Sounds Studio; Mad Professor. Our guest is dub producer & sound engineer; Joe Ariwa.

He shares his early experiences in the music industry, his career to date and the future of Ariwa Sounds Studio, alongside his Reggae selections & his own musical works.

Connect with Joe Ariwa

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/1ajTdQikj2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Insta : https://www.instagram.com/joeariwa?igsh=MXhlbjRjOG13aGM1NQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Tomar Beh is award-winning nonprofit leader, author, AI consultant, cultural producer, and community strategist working across arts, culture, education, and ethical AI adoption.

In part two of her feature she shares the potential cost to our community in not utilising & integrating AI into our lives.

Let us know your thoughts on her opinions, triumphs, challenges & Reggae selections.

Connect with Tomar Beh 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomar-beh/

https://amzn.eu/d/06y6qHVm

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Welcome back! Our hiatus is over! It's been a few months due our host Danieal, releasing new music 'No More War' & 'Exceptional' but we are back, every Wednesday with guest features, documentaries, playlists & of coarse the high vibrations of Reggae music!

Our first guest to welcome our return is award-winning nonprofit leader, author, AI consultant, cultural producer, and community strategist working across arts, culture, education, and ethical AI adoption ; Tomar Beh.

In her two part feature she shares her Liberian heritage, childhood & adolescence in Germany & USA, experiences within the music industry, community works & the potential cost to our community in not utilising & integrating AI into our lives.

Let us know your thoughts on her opinions, triumphs, challenges & Reggae selections.

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on part two next Wednesday!

Connect with Tomar Beh 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomar-beh/

https://amzn.eu/d/06y6qHVm

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As part of our Motivational March series this week's episode Exceptional Men features the journeys and words of Thomas Sankara, Dr Sebi & Dick Gregory.

There are so many men we could have featured in this episode, let us know men you think are exceptional and why. You never know we may feature them in a future episode and give you a shout out for your suggestion! 

Of coarse we will be featuring Reggae selections to complement their stories. Please ensure to support the artists & channels featured by subscribing, sharing and supporting their works.

Please see featured below: 

Garnet Silk - Give I Strength - https://youtu.be/bnJsqXvjskA?si=WDlIhghTNuQIU8s0

A Brief History of Thomas Sankara - https://youtu.be/8EC-WjzR7zE?si=te2kzUkDKJ5gOv7h

Peter Tosh - Not Gonna Give it Up - https://youtu.be/g7hOzAoK9bg?si=sJVMlpM6FeiwVTTE

Dr Sebi Documentary - https://youtu.be/xFqRV21tbl4?si=euATC34KnY1EmlfA

Dr Sebi Speaks on the Laws of Life - https://youtu.be/0qTpJmA_f_s?si=yO5uJcfh1Tp5LaHa

Midnite - Love The Life You Live - https://youtu.be/wJChuPvdrHs?si=9Ko4_NV4fMqJdkYA

How Dick Gregory Almost Became US President - https://youtu.be/fdg5N6DLqhw?si=-60HNflCInxvh7mL

Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up - https://youtu.be/X2W3aG8uizA?si=98HFv27oKOhR1qGh

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As part of our Motivational March series this weeks episode Change Starts With You, was created to inspire you on your journey no matter where you are on that journey or the challenges you may have faced. We share the voices of Jesse Jackson, Samuel L Jackson & Martin Luther King. Let us know your thoughts on their stories an how it relates and/or inspires your own. We hope this episode motivates you on your journey.

Featured:

Sizzla - Solida As a Rock - https://youtu.be/XPLYvi4mh_w?si=bdwsfF8Y8L75OD-Y

Jesse Jacksons iconic 1988 speech - https://youtu.be/5dfVO0cM2bo?si=xKl1Xpbdz40GBfYd

Fantan Mojah - Stronger - https://youtu.be/f_t2uOIEZZw?si=AbLphGXlSWtReUO_

Samuel L Jackson Black History Month Speech - https://youtu.be/mf93I1fNvq8?si=nsZ8cNAiaf8CdtSD

Capleton - That Day Will Come - https://youtu.be/-JvsImWF8-w?si=WjhYec3LL_v-mitN

Richie Spice - The World is a Cycle - https://youtu.be/3AeA1bHquNk?si=j4qvIBFcgJL3_VQS

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As part of our Motivational March series this weeks episode is focused on a topic which has been at the forefront of discussion, not only as part of the rapid evolution of the social media world but has been an integral debate throughout history. We share the views of three women with differing views and vocations; Dr Fran Ces Wesling, Bell Hooks & Ertha Kitt. Let us know your thoughts on, where you agree or disagree and your opinion on the status of freedom of speech today. We hope this episode motivates you on your journey to freedom.

Links to those featured on this episode: 

Kenya Eugene ft Dezarie - Inner Light

https://youtu.be/iCVf6J_YL4I?si=aYOnPvlBAi0XZpXv

Dr Fran Ces Wesling Interview 1987

https://youtu.be/Bh_ZP4rfucY?si=i7Ua7CM2uVchrAd_

Abiyah Yisrael - Wake Up

https://youtu.be/PIUBWyxJaRI?si=xosKXK6qVfOoxxYO

Speaking Freely - Bell Hooks

https://youtu.be/g2bmnwehlpA?si=AisEw4Oq1PXMG_jN

K Dottie - Not Today

https://youtu.be/WujekYmyQ0A?si=A_yoTPFYwOZFqIv9

Speaking Freely : Ertha Kitt

https://youtu.be/8jEAjG6SegY?si=joxl1AWtX1Q-RplZ

Queen Ifrica - Tallawah

https://youtu.be/7cSJS5Un0ZM?si=8cnnK1raf4ClGIil

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Our Motivational March programme, as it International Women's Day this week begins with Revolutionary Women. We have combined the high frequency of Female Reggae artists with speeches from a few Revolutionary Women throughout time.

Let us know your thoughts on the selections and speeches, who resonated with you most and why. 

Please see below links to music/extracts featured;

Jah 9 - Humble Mi - https://youtu.be/Fp2LNyMssCA?si=zNmMVfM5x5b8U6Qn

Sojourner Truth: Women's Rights 1851 - https://youtu.be/SfNcX2a_IRo?si=eoojGnICLlpgXO_X

Reemah - Everbless - https://youtu.be/5JeEbhhD6vw?si=NIyv_RsCySWiSHPz

Ida B. Wells-Barnett: Lynching, Our National Crime - https://youtu.be/_c--lGVerok?si=Z3AIZihFTpxXO2Cf

Queen Omega, Kushite & Jalifa - Wise Queens - https://youtu.be/bBFZAzVSpgc?si=6Ptady3CLuPl47Sq

Etana - I Am Not Afraid - https://youtu.be/loBQYb6RPlA?si=SuzB8oVJQs4zGb6G

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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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