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Reggae Uprising Podcast

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

To know where you are going, you must first know where your coming from. This show is the bridge ensuring safe passage for the African diaspora's future. 

Achieving against all odds and defiance in the face of adversity are a uncoincidentally a re-occurring theme throughout our episodes. The priceless generational wisdom shared, will resonate with knowledge seekers who are the road to empowering themselves.

Our worldwide featured guests include the UK, Jamaica, Uganda, The Gambia, Ireland, Ethiopia, USA, St Criox, Germany, Ghana and Australia. Their works vary from artists, to CEO's, to spiritual workers, to historians, to politian's. No matter where they are from or what they do, their shared appreciation of Reggae music's high frequency is what unites them all. Each guest chooses 7 Reggae selections to compliment their story.

Previous guests include Reggae artist Jah Mason, Second Vice President of The Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated: Reubern Kush, UK's First Arable Black Farmer: David Mwanaka, CEO of Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc: Agnes Nsofwa, Historian & Author: Steve Martin and MP: Paulette Hamilton.

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Episodes

Black & White : Bob Clarke : Part 3

Send us a text This weeks feature is Bob Clarke; Creative Director of Licklemor Productions, CEO & Founder of charity Mama Youth Project, as well as being a 2 time BAFTA winner. In part 3 of his feature he shares his journey in. reading his production company, the works of his charity and collaborations with Benjamin Zephaniah. Connect with Bob Clarke www.mamayouthproject.org.uk https://www.youtube.com/@LicklemorProductionsYouTube Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of gu...

Jul 09, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 206

Black & White : Bob Clarke : Part 2

Send us a text This week's feature is Bob Clarke; Creative Director of Licklemor Productions, CEO & Founder of charity Mama Youth Project, as well as being a 2 time BAFTA winner. In part 2 of his 3 part feature he shares the challenges of his adolescence, his experiences in the army and his journey to the BBC. Connect with Bob Clarke www.mamayouthproject.org.uk https://www.youtube.com/@LicklemorProductionsYouTube Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and ...

Jul 02, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 205

Black & White : Bob Clarke : Part 1

Send us a text This weeks feature is Bob Clarke; Creative Director of Licklemor Productions, CEO & Founder of charity Mama Youth Project, as well as being a 2 time BAFTA winner. In part 1 of his 3 part feature he shares his heritage, how his caucasian childminder came to be his adoptive mother, the racism he experienced in his childhood; inclusive of his teacher and how he navigated his early years through all of it. Connect with Bob Clarke www.mamayouthproject.org.uk https://www.youtube.com...

Jun 25, 202550 minEp. 204

The Uprising of Andre Jahnoi : Part 2

Send us a text This weeks guest is an artist, organiser & co-director of People & Planet: Andre Jahnoi. In this two part feature he shares his heritage, journey to Oxford University & beyond, inspirational influences, challenges, triumphs and musical journey to his debut album Akoben. Connect with Andre Jahnoi https://www.andrejahnoi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andre.jahnoi https://linktr.ee/andrejahnoi Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 203

The Uprising of Andre Jahnoi : Part 1

Send us a text This weeks guest is an artist, organiser & co-director of People & Planet: Andre Jahnoi. In this two part feature he shares his heritage, journey to Oxford University & beyond, inspirational influences, challenges, triumphs and musical journey to his debut album Akoben. Connect with Andre Jahnoi https://www.andrejahnoi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andre.jahnoi https://linktr.ee/andrejahnoi Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 202

Honouring Junior Byles

Send us a text We have dedicated this episode to the musical works of Junior Byles, may he rest in eternal peace. Give thanks for his life, livity & legacy. 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 empowerm...

Jun 04, 202542 minEp. 201

Andre Fyffe's journey to making his dreams reality

Send us a text This weeks guest is actor and producer Andre Fyffe. His works in include theatre, voice over, adverts, short films, series, documentaries for ITV, BBC 1XTRA, BFI, Amazon Studios and Film 4. His production company Elicit Pictures has produced numerous works including an award winning documentary 'Deleted' which is available on Apple TV, BFI, iPlayer and Amazon Prime. Connect with Andre Fyffe www.andrefyffe.com The Outlaws Season 3 (OUT NOW) - Assistant Producer The Outlaws Season 3...

May 28, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 200

Omowale's Life & Legacy

Send us a text Author, community organiser, facilitator, drummer, international Athlete and volleyball player Omowale shares his life & legacy. He shares stories of his Dominica heritage, triumph over adversity, Linford Christie, Suen Kuti, Glastonbury alongside the wisdom he has attained along the way to inspire positive change for future generations. Connect with Omowale : www.pascf.org https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Omowale-Ru-Pert-em-Hru/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AOmowale%2BRu%2BPert-em-Hr...

May 21, 20252 hr 46 minEp. 199

Winsome Duncan's journey to BBC 1XTRA Future Figures & Kalaria : The Irie Island

Send us a text Best selling Author of 16 books, CEO of publishing house, 'Peaches Publications' and not-for-profit social enterprise, the 'Look Like Me Book Challenge' which has a particular focus on stories and voices from the Black community, including children age 7 – 18 years old; Winsome Duncan shares her lifes journey. Connect with Winsome Duncan : W: www.looklikemebookchallenge.co.uk W: www.bookconfidencecoach.com W: www.peachespublications.co.uk Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/spi8...

May 14, 20251 hr 29 minEp. 198

Khembe Clarke Returns to her Roots

Send us a text Community activist, equality and diversity consultant, loctician, natural hair stylist and natural hair & health advocate; Khembe Clarke shares her journey returning to her roots. Connect with Khembe Clarke Return to your Roots Event on Saturday 10th May : www.returntoyourroots.com Our People Our Legacy http://opolltd.co.uk/ Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast...

May 07, 20251 hr 50 minEp. 197

Honouring Max Romeo

Send us a text We have dedicated this episode to the musical works of Max Romeo, may he rest in eternal peace. Give thanks for his life, livity & legacy. 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...

Apr 30, 202550 minEp. 196

Benjamin Zephaniah Day Special

Send us a text Benjamin Zephaniah Day : A Festival of Rhythm, Unity & Revolution at Brunel University Qian Zephaniah, Benjamin’s wife, hosted the inaugural Benjamin Zephaniah Day at Brunel University of London where Benjamin was a Professor of Creative Writing. The special day celebrated Benjamin’s extraordinary contributions, not only to literature and education but also to the causes he championed throughout his life, including performances from poets, musicians and artists from around the...

Apr 20, 202554 minEp. 193

Honouring Award Winning Author & Brixton Bard Alex Wheatle : Part 2

Send us a text After his recent passing we have dedicated this episode to honouring previous guest, Alex Wheatle; award winning Author of 18 books, one of which being 'Uprising' his true life story which he toured across the UK as a one man play. In 2006 he spoke of his experiences in the BBC programme Battle for Brixton and in 2020 his life experience was made into a historical drama film featured as part of an anthology series called Small Axe directed by Steve McQueen. In Part 2 Alex discusse...

Apr 09, 202559 minEp. 192

Honouring Award Winning Author & Brixton Bard Alex Wheatle : Part 1

Send us a text After his recent passing we have dedicated this episode to honouring previous guest, Alex Wheatle; award winning Author of 18 books, one of which being 'Uprising' his true life story which he toured across the UK as a one man play. In 2006 he spoke of his experiences in the BBC programme Battle for Brixton and in 2020 his life experience was made into a historical drama film featured as part of an anthology series called Small Axe directed by Steve McQueen. In part 1 of this 2 par...

Apr 02, 202557 minEp. 191

Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers : Part 3

Send us a text Part three of our guests feature; 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 & Narrativ...

Mar 26, 202539 minEp. 190

Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers : Part 2

Send us a text Part two 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 ...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 189

Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers : Part 1

Send us a text 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 ...

Mar 12, 202552 minEp. 188

Selina's journey to becoming the Founder of Europe's largest Black Literature Festival (Part 2)

Send us a text 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. Connect with Selina : https://www.blackbritishbookfestival.com/ 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 a...

Mar 05, 202549 minEp. 187

Selina's journey to becoming the Founder of Europe's largest Black Literature Festival (Part 1)

Send us a text 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 ...

Feb 26, 202540 minEp. 186

100% DANIEAL

Send us a text Reason for our hiatus...? All is revealed in this episode! Don't forget to check out the music video's for each song for the full story. Let Danieal know what your think, drop a comment on the Youtube video & share the love! Web : www.danieal.live Store : www.dgarms.live YouTube : @DaniealMedia Insta : @DaniealMusic FB : @DaniealMusic Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprisi...

Feb 19, 202547 minEp. 185

Give Thanks

Send us a text 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 R...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 184

Balance Trilogy : Empower

Send us a text With the rise of negative media let us re-balance you with our high vibration artists in this Balance Trilogy. Prepare to be empowered. 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 an...

Sep 18, 202456 minEp. 183

Balance Trilogy - Uplift

Send us a text With the rise of negative media let us re-balance you with our high vibration artists in this Balance Trilogy. Prepare to be uplifted. 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...

Aug 18, 202447 minEp. 182

Architect Lavina Liburd's perspective on legacy : Part 2

Send us a text 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. 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-Archi...

Aug 07, 202451 minEp. 181

Architect Lavina Liburd's perspective on legacy : Part 1

Send us a text 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.archit...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 180

The Wave Frequency of Inilek Wilmot : Part 3

Send us a text 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 ...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 179

The Wave Frequency of Inilek Wilmot : Part 2

Send us a text This is part two 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 this experience growing up Rasta, the musical influence of this fathers work in The Mystic Revealers ...

Jan 31, 20241 hrEp. 178

The Wave Frequency of Inilek Wilmot : Part 1

Send us a text This weeks guest Inilek Wilmot 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. This is part one of a three part feature. In this episode he talks his heritage, his fathers works with The Mystic Revealers and the importance of his legacy. Co...

Jan 24, 202454 minEp. 177

The Story of Mr Awesome

Send us a text This weeks guest Cam F Awesome holds four Golden Glove Championships, six U.S. Championships, three PAL National Championships, six Ringside Championships, and three Olympic trials. His story was featured in the Netflix Original documentary Counterpunch. He now travels around the USA sharing his experiences with others. Connect with Cam F Awesome www.camfawesome.com Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views ...

Jan 10, 20241 hrEp. 176

Setting The Precedent

Send us a text The selection may be small the quality of works is so impactful and message so highly resonant, anytime you feel challenged, lost or disheartened reach for this episode to show you way back to your mission. Bob Marley - Selassie is the chapel Bunny Wailer - Dream Land Peter Tosh - I Am That I Am Garnet Silk - Mystic Chant Rita Marley - Thank You Jah Judy Mowatt - Many Are Called Marcia Griffiths - Stepping Out Of Babylon Burning Spear - Jah No Dead Max Romeo - Chase The Devil Bob ...

Jan 03, 202444 minEp. 175
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