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Part one of a three part feature, this weeks guest is a Visual Anthropologist, Writer, Photographer and filmmaker; Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers.
His research has spanned a wide range of topics, including; Rastafari, Ethiopian and Caribbean cultures, Emperor Haile Selassie's time living in Bath, community media, creative education, trans-Atlantic slavery, disability & walking, religion, and photography & generative AI. His recent book, 'Black Everyday Lives, Material Culture & Narrative: Tings in de House', was published by Routledge in 2023.
He co-founded Firstborn Creatives production company in 1999 with Rob Mitchell, and made programmes for BBC 1, ITV West and Channel 4. A notable film is Shawn Directed and Produced the documentary 'Footsteps of the Emperor', with presenter Benjamin Zephaniah, about Emperor Haile Selassie's time living in exile.
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www.shawnsobers.com
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In part two of Selina Brown's feature we discuss her journey to becoming an author, the creation of the Black British Book Festival, the future of literature and her favourite reads.
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In the first of this two part feature we discuss Selina Brown's journey; obtaining two Degrees and a Masters by the age of 21, her work with BBC & MTV as well as her global experience encompassing New York, Kenya, and Gambia.
Not only did she author children’s book "Nena" series in 2020, she established the Black British Book Festival, heralded as Europe's largest Black literature festival. In 2023 she partnered with the esteemed Southbank Centre and received sponsorship from influential brands publishing entities, including Audible, Pan Macmillan, Hachette, Simon Schuster, National Express and Penguin.
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https://www.blackbritishbookfestival.com/
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Reason for our hiatus...? All is revealed in this episode!
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Greetings! Welcome to our first episode of 2025! This is our 5th year of Reggae Uprising Podcast!
We have had a little hiatus after the summer last year. Why? All is revealed in this episode. In the meantime we hope our archive of over 180 episodes kept you motivated in your journey and your frequency high!
We decided there was no better time to release our premiere episode of 2025 than in Reggae month, also the month of Bob Marley's 80th Birthday by dedicating it to nothing but Reggae Classics!
We have something very special planned for next Wednesday's episode, after which we will featuring our first guest episode of 2025!
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With the rise of negative media let us re-balance you with our high vibration artists in this Balance Trilogy. Prepare to be empowered.
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With the rise of negative media let us re-balance you with our high vibration artists in this Balance Trilogy. Prepare to be uplifted.
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In part 2 of this 2 part feature; founder and Principal of TigerQi Architecture, an award winning boutique design firm based in the British Virgin Islands, Lavina Liburd shares her life's journey, architecture expertise and Reggae selections.
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https://www.tigerqiarchitecture.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TigerQiArchitecture/
https://www.youtube.com/@lavinaliburdarchitect
https://www.instagram.com/lavina.liburd.architect/
https://www.ribabooks.com/100-Women-Architects-in-Practice_9781859469637
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In part 1 of this 2 part feature; founder and Principal of TigerQi Architecture, an award winning boutique design firm based in the British Virgin Islands, Lavina Liburd shares her life's journey, architecture expertise and Reggae selections.
Subscribe to make sure you don't miss part 2!
Connect with Lavina
https://www.tigerqiarchitecture.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TigerQiArchitecture/
https://www.youtube.com/@lavinaliburdarchitect
https://www.instagram.com/lavina.liburd.architect/
https://www.ribabooks.com/100-Women-Architects-in-Practice_9781859469637
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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 is part three of a three part feature of Inilek Wilmot; who has represented Jamaica at numerous world surfing games, is vice president of the Jamaica surfing association, marine biologist with his works predominantly in the field of marine environmental conservation, as well as being a musician, songwriter and son of the mystic revealers lead singer.
In this episode he talks on his surfing experiences, the best places to surf in Jamaica, surfing terminology, what its like to be inside a wave and conservation works in Jamaica.
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Instagram : @inilek
Jamaica Surfing Association - Instagram : @jamnesiasurf
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Hosted every Wednesday by Vocalist, Songwriter & Producer Danieal; the shows mission is to unify Africa & it's diaspora's through uplifting it's peoples heritage, culture and wisdom through…
Our International guest list includes of Artists; Jah Mason, Queen Omega, Pressure Busspipe & Yeza, Second Vice President of The Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated; Reubern Kush, Professors; Hakim Adi & Shawn Hailemariam Sobers, Historian; Steve Martin, Poets; Yasus Afari & Kokumo Noxid, Lawyer; Rachel Okello, Charity Founder; Empress Zauditu & Politician; Paulette Hamilton, amoungst hundreds of other brothers and sisters.
As well as guest features we also switch up the format from time to time with spotlight playlists, special editions (where focus on a specific topic you as the listener has requested we do a deep dive), as well as our documentary episodes which have featured His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, Notting Hill Carnival, The Windrush Scandal, the list goes on and on.
So if you're looking for a show of weekly knowledge, empowerment, inspiration and upliftment; this is your new go to!
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