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• AI Is it the problem, the answer or not even part of our equation? Tomar Beh shares her working out : Part 1 01.07.2026 1t 9min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! Our hiatus is over! It's been a few months due our host Danieal, releasing new music 'No More War' & 'Exceptional' but we are back, every Wednesday with guest features, documentaries, playlists & of coarse the high vibrations of Reggae music! Our first guest to welcome our return is award-winning nonprofit leader, author, AI consultant, cultural producer, and community strategist working across arts, culture, education, and ethical AI adoption ; Tomar Be...
• Motivational March : Exceptional Men 25.03.2026 50min

  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 know men you think are exceptional and why. You never know we may feature them in a future episode and give you a shout out for your suggestion! Of coarse we will be featuring Reggae selections to complement their stories. Please ensure to support t...
• Motivational March : Change Starts With You 22.03.2026 55min

  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 voices of Jesse Jackson, Samuel L Jackson & Martin Luther King. Let us know your thoughts on their stories an how it relates and/or inspires your own. We hope this episode motivates you on your journey. Featured: Sizzla - Solida As a Rock - https://youtu.be/...
• Motivational March : Freedom of Speech 11.03.2026 1t 23min

  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 debate throughout history. We share the views of three women with differing views and vocations; Dr Fran Ces Wesling, Bell Hooks & Ertha Kitt. Let us know your thoughts on, where you agree or disagree and your opinion on the status of freedom of speech tod...
• Motivational March : Revolutionary Women 04.03.2026 1t 12min

  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 throughout time. Let us know your thoughts on the selections and speeches, who resonated with you most and why. Please see below links to music/extracts featured; Jah 9 - Humble Mi - https://youtu.be/Fp2LNyMssCA?si=zNmMVfM5x5b8U6Qn Sojourner Truth: Women'...
• Reggae Month : Rocksteady 25.02.2026 53min

  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 approximately 1966 as the dominant genre there for almost two years, following Ska and preceding Reggae; it typically played at 80 to 100 bpm, using upbeat guitar rhythms, prominent bass lines, focus on vocal harmonies with themes of love and social issues. Although...
• Honouring Sly Dunbar 18.02.2026 1t 6min

  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 created and/or played the drum on. May he rest in eternal peace. 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 repre...
• Honouring Cat Coore 11.02.2026 59min

  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" Coore by creating this special episode. May he rest in eternal peace. 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 r...
• WINDRUSH : HERE & NOW 07.02.2026 1t 10min

  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 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 o...
• Knowledge is freedom...Norma Banton shares her journey to freedom : Part 2 28.01.2026 45min

  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, 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. ...
• Knowledge is freedom...Norma Banton shares her journey to freedom : Part 1 21.01.2026 1t 1min

  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, 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. ...
• Nothing compares? Jamaica…UK…Maureen Watson’s journey in full : Part 2 14.01.2026 52min

  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 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/@mauree...
• Nothing compares? Jamaica…UK…Maureen Watson’s journey in full : Part 1 07.01.2026 58min

  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 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/@mauree...
• Rachel Okello's journey to solicitor, conservative councillor & siting on the government Advisory panel during the Windrush scandal : Part 2 05.11.2025 1t 1min

  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 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, sh...
• Rachel Okello's journey to solicitor, conservative councillor & siting on the government Advisory panel during the Windrush scandal : Part 1 29.10.2025 48min

  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 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, sh...
• Inspirational Figures 22.10.2025 55min

  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 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 He...
• PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE. WINDRUSH 15.10.2025 1t 38min

  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 IT IS IMPORTANT TO DOCUMENT & ARCHIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED AT A MEETING HELD COURTESY OF JAMAICAN DIASPORA UK WITH THE THEME OF : FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR WINDRUSH COMPENSATION FEATURING GUEST REVEREND CLIVE FOSTER M...
• Fearless & Free : Louisa Boifuana Afeau : Part 2 08.10.2025 41min

  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. She has walked the path of healing through the trauma of divorce, natural disaster, growing up with a bipolar mother, and carrying the weight of generational pain. Movement — from dance to martial arts — has been a lifeline, helping her come home to her bo...
• Fearless & Free : Louisa Boifuana Afeau : Part 1 01.10.2025 45min

  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. She has walked the path of healing through the trauma of divorce, natural disaster, growing up with a bipolar mother, and carrying the weight of generational pain. Movement — from dance to martial arts — has been a lifeline, helping her come home to her bo...
• Heartical’s journey of holistic therapy on his mission to heal trauma : Part 2 24.09.2025 1t 5min

  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. His musical works have taken him on tour with and open for artists such as Max Romeo, Kabaka Pyramid, Akae Beka, Dre Island, Kelissa, Natty, and Randy Valentine. His combination of works enables Daniel to create a bespoke therapeutic space, particul...