Reggae Uprising Podcast
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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 the
Episodes
- Motivational March : Exceptional Men
Send us Fan Mail 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 k…
- Motivational March : Change Starts With You
Send us Fan Mail 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 voic…
- Motivational March : Freedom of Speech
Send us Fan Mail 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 de…
- Motivational March : Revolutionary Women
Send us Fan Mail 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 through…
- Reggae Month : Rocksteady
Send us Fan Mail 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 approxim…
- Honouring Sly Dunbar
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Honouring Cat Coore
Send us Fan Mail 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"…
- WINDRUSH : HERE & NOW
Send us Fan Mail 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 e…
- Knowledge is freedom...Norma Banton shares her journey to freedom : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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, d…
- Knowledge is freedom...Norma Banton shares her journey to freedom : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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, d…
- Nothing compares? Jamaica…UK…Maureen Watson’s journey in full : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Nothing compares? Jamaica…UK…Maureen Watson’s journey in full : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Rachel Okello's journey to solicitor, conservative councillor & siting on the government Advisory panel during the Windrush scandal : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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 a…
- Rachel Okello's journey to solicitor, conservative councillor & siting on the government Advisory panel during the Windrush scandal : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 a…
- Inspirational Figures
Send us Fan Mail 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 o…
- PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE. WINDRUSH
Send us Fan Mail 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. AS PART OF THE WINDRUSHS' EVER EVOLVING HISTORY…
- Fearless & Free : Louisa Boifuana Afeau : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail This week's guest Louisa Boifuana Afeau is a self-healer, intuitive guide, and sacred space holder. Her work blends South Pacific cacao, movement, and meditation — all guided by deep inner knowing and ancestral remembrance…
- Fearless & Free : Louisa Boifuana Afeau : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail This week's guest Louisa Boifuana Afeau is a self-healer, intuitive guide, and sacred space holder. Her work blends South Pacific cacao, movement, and meditation — all guided by deep inner knowing and ancestral remembrance…
- Heartical’s journey of holistic therapy on his mission to heal trauma : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest is Heartical aka Daniel Harris, whose works include; MC, DJ, Co-founder of Inner Gold International and holistic integrative therapist who specialises in trauma and works primarily with the black community…
- Heartical’s journey of holistic therapy on his mission to heal trauma : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest is Heartical aka Daniel Harris, whose works include; MC, DJ, Co-founder of Inner Gold International and holistic integrative therapist who specialises in trauma and works primarily with the black community…
- Above & Beyond : Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail This is part two of this weeks guest Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman's feature; Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, People and Culture Chairperson at the North London Foundation Trust, Non-Executi…
- Above & Beyond : Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail This is part one of this weeks guest Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman's feature; Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, People and Culture Chairperson at the North London Foundation Trust, Non-Executi…
- 2025 Reggae Vibe
Send us Fan Mail As our last episode didn’t feature music (until the very end), we believe in balance so have dediacted this episode entirely to 2025 Reggae releases. Please see below artists and songs featured. COLLIE BUDDZ & BUSY SIGNAL…
- The Bloody Beginnings of Notting Hill Carnival
Send us Fan Mail With Notting Hill Carnival set for this weekend, we have dedicated a special episode to its lesser known history. There is not enough time to feature all elements and characters of this story but hope there is enough to sp…
- Historian Tirivashe Jele's Ancestral Journey for Future Freedom : Part 3
Send us Fan Mail Tirivashe Jele is a Historian, a Postgraduate Member of the Royal Historical Society, a member of the Britain Zimbabwe Society, a Leverhulme Fellow and co-founder of The Alkebulan Collective. She is currently studying towa…
- Historian Tirivashe Jele's Ancestral Journey for Future Freedom : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Tirivashe Jele is a Historian, a Postgraduate Member of the Royal Historical Society, a member of the Britain Zimbabwe Society, a Leverhulme Fellow and co-founder of The Alkebulan Collective. She is currently studying towa…
- Historian Tirivashe Jele's Ancestral Journey for Future Freedom : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Tirivashe Jele is a Historian, a Postgraduate Member of the Royal Historical Society, a member of the Britain Zimbabwe Society, a Leverhulme Fellow and co-founder of The Alkebulan Collective. She is currently studying towa…
- H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I 133 Earth Strong
Send us Fan Mail This episode was created to honor H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie’s Earth 133 Strong, through the high frequency of Reggae songs dedicated to his life, legacy and works. Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions ex…
- Khepraa : Migration, Meditation & Motivation
Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest Khepraa is a Teacher and Counsellor on matters of Spiritual Awareness, as well as Knowledge and Power of Self; offering Compassionate listening, Alchemic Crystal Healing, Language Reassessment, Lost Teachi…
- Black & White : Bob Clarke : Part 3
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Black & White : Bob Clarke : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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 o…
- Black & White : Bob Clarke : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Uprising of Andre Jahnoi : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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, triumph…
- The Uprising of Andre Jahnoi : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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, triumph…
- Honouring Junior Byles
Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of gues…
- Andre Fyffe's journey to making his dreams reality
Send us Fan Mail 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 Pi…
- Omowale's Life & Legacy
Send us Fan Mail 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 Ku…
- Winsome Duncan's journey to BBC 1XTRA Future Figures & Kalaria : The Irie Island
Send us Fan Mail 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 com…
- Khembe Clarke Returns to her Roots
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Honouring Max Romeo
Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests…
- Benjamin Zephaniah Day Special
Send us Fan Mail 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 Profes…
- Honouring Award Winning Author & Brixton Bard Alex Wheatle : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Honouring Award Winning Author & Brixton Bard Alex Wheatle : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers : Part 3
Send us Fan Mail 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 Caribbea…
- Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers : Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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,…
- Professor Shawn Hailemariam Sobers : Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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,…
- Selina's journey to becoming the Founder of Europe's largest Black Literature Festival (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail 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.black…
- Selina's journey to becoming the Founder of Europe's largest Black Literature Festival (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail 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 Gamb…
- 100% DANIEAL
Send us Fan Mail 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 lov…
- Give Thanks
Send us Fan Mail 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 ar…