The Sassy Show

Alexa chats with sassy wonder Bramble about their kinky side and what the scene looks like in Portland. As a non-binary erotic content creator on various platforms, they discuss the economic pros and cons of sex work. As well as the sexualisation of young AFAB bodies, particularly within religious spaces.

Tune in for an uplifting conversation about community and to get inspired by Alexa and Bramble's uncensored sassy sides!

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The Sassy Show is back and this month host Bethany Burgoyne is celebrating a year on Islington Radio's airwaves. To join the party is director and filmmaker Derrick Kakembo 

Tune in to hear them discuss the launch of Derrick's debut short film 'KOJJA', described as a love letter to Black male parenthood, and how Derrick's Ugandan heritage continues to shape his depiction of brotherhood in London. As the founder of his own film production company Reform The Funk, be sure to catch Derrick's words of wisdom about creative leadership and how he aims to have an impact on the future of art and culture.

We've got a banging line up of music, including a new release from Kumari Suraj, fresh creations from Rasha Nahas and iconic songs from Sheebah

CHAPTERS:

01:00 Bethany introduction feat tracks Somethin' - Theo Crocker, Ego Ella May, Jeff Parker, Caribbean Baddie - Devin Di Dakota, Jericho - Iniko

18:00 Kumari Suraj new single - Disco Housewife

26:00 Blow - Nuri 

29:00 Ya Binti - Rasha Nahas

33:00 Elmagd - Dina El Wedidi

39:00 Derrick Kakembo 

51:00 Balo Balo - Mudra D Viral "This is the sound of the youth in Kampala, the kids are banging it out!" 

60:00 Kojja, short film 

71:00 Sitya Danger - Alien Slim Official

75:00 Derrick's journey into the film and media industry

80:00 Get to know Reform The Funk

90:00 depicting the Luganda language on screen

99:00 Chips Na Ketchup - Vinka “this is a big anthem in the Ugandan community”

103:00 motivations and missions

110:00 Kano Koze - Winnie Nwagi “this is a marriage song in Uganda, big anthem!”

114:00 Quickfire round

120:00 Quinamino - Azawi “a new Ugandan artist you need to get to know”

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 Tune into our monthly show on Islington Radio: This week Bx Sassy is joined by dramaturg, director and photographer Myah Asha Jeffers (@myahismyname). They discuss Myah’s exploration of black interiority and the way she aspires to document authenticity within her creativity. As well as her Bajan identity and how telling her own stories allowed for a deeper connection of self.

We’ve got a hot lineup of music waiting for you to enjoy including new tunes from @nabihahiqba, some golden oldies from Alice Coltrane and some classic Whitney Houston.

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Meet Jasmine Gardosi, the spoken word poet and beatboxer livening up the scene through their punchy, musical exploration of issues regarding LGBT experiences and gender diversity. As the current Birmingham Poet Laureate, Jasmine has been building a name for themself touring their show 'Dancing to Music You Hate' combining poetry, beatbox and Celtic dubstep (think folk music on top of bassy beats).

Having seen Jasmine perform in London at the Cockpit theatre backed by an incredible group of musicians, we were eager to learn more about the collaborative approach they take to creativity and the way language shapes the perspectives we have of ourselves within society. Expect uplifting conversations about defying gendered stereotypes and using art as a tool for rebuilding past relationships. 

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Meet artist and mental health facilitator Naala - Alien Fairy whose energy for life is infectious! From the colourful dancing presence she embodies to the chorus of song and poetry that passionately flows from her lips, there isn't anyone quite like Naala, aka Naala Alien Fairy.

As a multidisciplinary artist and founder of HOPE - a mental health organisation that benefits the diaspora within the Black community - Naala leads by example, pushing against the silencing of creativity that she sees limits others. Tune in to hear about Naala's unwavering mission to encourage others to be themself, and share how her experiences of managing a chronic illness have shaped her relationship to God and praying.

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Get to know the bassist and singer lighting up Turkey's jazz scene: Ceyda Köybaşıoğlu's reputation precedes her; known around town for being a highly talented bassist and rocking out to a combination of Prince, Erykah Badu and jazz-infused rnb tunes, Ceyda delivers an outstanding, characterful performance.

We interviewed Ceyda to learn more about her journey as a bassist and singer. As we walk through Istanbul, Ceyda tells us about the liberation and limitations she faces as a songwriter and producer moving between rnb, soul, funk, jazz, and traditional Turkish music. Tune in to her Ceyd describe how her fluctuating mood impacts her stage performances and her motivations to reach a further audience outside of her city.

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Get to know the fashion brand created by Maya Amoah

Celebrating eclectic West African richness is the brand BATIK BOUTIK created by designer Maya Amoah. Through clothing and accessories, BATIK BOUTIK is for all genders to embody contemporary designs mixed with a traditional African flair. Each piece is a fun, stand-out creation, created on a made-to-order basis that prioritises the sustainable practises of ethical fashion. 

While visiting Accra, we had the chance to sit down with Maya and discuss her journey of developing BATIK BOUTIK and the impact of returning to Ghana from Canada (where she was brought up) has reawakened a deeper connection with her creative self.

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Meet Lady Blue Phoenix - a self-confessed rock head with a passion for diversifying the Burlesque scene. Having worked their way up through the industry for the past decade, LBP is intent on providing fellow Burlesque beauties with a fresh example to look up to. As a self-confessed rock head, LBP's performances reflect their love of grunge and freely explore topics that sink right to the core

As they step into their tenth year of performing Burlesque, Lady Blue Phoenix is shaking up the game one more time by launching her own inclusive, culturally informative organisation - School of Anarchic. Through this project, LBP will be bringing workshop facilitation and mentorship to the performance community, as well as offering a supportive community for all, particularly those who have been historically marginalised within the industry. In this way, they are taking it back to the industry's satirical roots while contemporising the world of performance through an inclusive and respectful awareness on and off stage.  Read on and tune in to learn about how Lady Blue Phoenix's experiences shape their motivations and the mission behind the School of Anarchic.

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The multidisciplinary artist inspiring creative confidence within Istanbul.

Hilal Can's paintings are an amalgamation of curious characters and surreal landscapes, brought to life through intricate brushwork and multilayered narratives. This dreamy, otherwordly approach to painting also appears in Hilal's other forms of creativity. From her tattoos to her installations, her music to her live performances, there is a consistent thread of morphing reality with surrealism

Having connected with Hilal while visiting Istanbul, our Sassy founder Bethany Burgoyne was invited to her studio to learn more about Hilal's artistic path within Turkey and how her travels abroad have shaped the approach she takes today.

Tune in and get inspired by Hilal Can's motivations to create and how valuing her own art has led to greater success both in personal and professional ways. We hear music from Hilal's previous collaborative projects and get a taster of the poetic nature her sonic waves carry.

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The Feminist Activists Using Theatre to Create Change: Drama Queens is a theatre nonprofit in Accra, Ghana.  As a collective, they bring to life stories that center women in Ghana creating plays that tell the stories of revolutionary Ghanaian women who contributed to independence and feminist movements. Alongside their theatre, Drama Queens also provides community engagement through their speakeasies and facilitate creative writing and consent workshops in schools.

Member of Drama Queens, Michella tells us about her journey to joining Drama Queens and the activist role that she embodied today. As well as discussing the reality of politics that goes alongside protests in Ghana and the global movements that Drama Queens aligns itself with. 

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