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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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

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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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Official Merch : www.dgarms.com

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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 

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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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Official Merch : www.dgarms.com

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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.

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As last week’s episode did not feature any music, we’ve dedicated this week’s episode purely to music. Please uplift the works of these artists by supporting their music, tours and legacy.

Artists/Songs featured in order of appearance;

Midnite - Before David

Autarchii & Donovan Joseph - Howellites

Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey

Dennis Brown - Malcolm X

Lutan Fyah - My Hero

Mutabaruka - Haiti

Andre Jahnoi - Sankara

Anthony B - Freedom Fighter

Kenya Eugene - Bun it

Morgan Heritage - Propaganda

Yeza - God African

Mutabaruka, Dennis Brown & InI Kamoze - Great Kings of Afrika

Jimmy Cliff - Under the Sun, Moon and Stars

Kazayah - Anahata

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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