Author: Miranda Rae

Miranda Rae is a Producer and Presenter with over 25 years experience of working in radio and music industries including her own weekly show on BBC Radio 5 for which she won a Sony Award and many years on the infamous Galaxy Radio where Miranda played a pivotal role in the UK’s music scene. Miranda assists in overseeing, and helps to curate over 50 programmes a week. The role is multi-faceted and includes training, broadcasting, producing, programming, supporting emerging talent, social media, PR & publicity, event management and stage management, employing many technical skills including editing and using many different software as a user and a programmer.

An Art Exhibition by Jean Joseph

On Freedom: Whose Story? Whose Lens? – An Art Exhibition by Jean Joseph

Artist Jean Joseph is working with the Modern Marronage Project, MMB and a group of asylum-seekers to present an exhibition on freedom at CentreSpace Gallery, Bristol. There will be a number of talks and events alongside the exhibition. Further information here.

There will be a number of talks and events alongside the exhibition. Please see the poster below for more details.

 

DETAILS

Start:
Friday 28 April
End:
Wednesday 3 May

VENUE

Centrespace Gallery
6 St Leonard Lane
Bristol, BS11EA United Kingdom+ Google Map
Jean Joseph is a London-based visual artist and cultural facilitator, born in Dominica. Her practice taps into influences that cross continents; Africa, the Americas, her place in Britain. Joseph’s paintings are often narrative-based and layered in combinations of mixed/plastic media, often accentuated with collage, metal, wood or text. This methodology enables experimentation and scaling – an unhindered approach to dimensions and materiality, creating constructions and embedding signifiers. She has a background in spatial design and a broad interest in the built and natural environment and subsequent human geography – specifically anthropogenic effects. Often, she navigates the middle ground between dimensions to interweave stories; the societal and historical. At times, these take on fully sculptural forms.Joseph first exhibited her layered works focusing on disappearing Caribbean architecture at Tricycle Gallery in 2002 in Recycle Redeem, a joint show. She has since exhibited widely – most significantly, ‘We’ve already paid – Journeys & Kinship’ launched in 2010 at arc Gallery North London, a gallery she was involved in establishing. This body of work is a narrative on the human transatlantic trade, envisioned in Elmina Fortress on the Ghanaian coast.Her practice has comprised writing, curating and working with various West African artists who are based in the UK or on the African continent. She has hosted events for creatives, mentored in the community, facilitated art-focused and learning workshops, and delivered community-centred projects with institutions, such as the Museum of London and London Borough of Brent Arts & Libraries and Archives. As a co-facilitator, she was one of a group of artists interacting with workers at McVities biscuit factory in Something Different, an immersive residency supported by Create London and local development partners.In 2019 Joseph co-founded EARTHworks [Artists] Collective, aiming to address the lack of intergenerational, wellbeing in creativity, and support for older artists/participants. As well as continuing her practice and exhibiting, she has worked on a range of art projects; mentoring within the arts, exhibition development, such as ‘Redefining Balance’, the work of Zimbabwean artist, Tafadzwa Gwetai, a show presented online in December 2020 to January 2021 with co-founder Gaynor Tutani. This project continues to gain further interest, and in its next iteration will form part of an academic/creative partnership.

Joseph wrote, curated and participated in ‘Fragments & Visibility’, a group show on the EARTHworks platform at University College London Hospital’s gallery space, appreciated by both medical staff and patients. The exhibition exemplified their ethos on wellbeing as a core objective of the Collective’s vision.

Joseph currently works out of her studio within the Second Floor Studios & Arts Community.

                 

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JIMMY GALVIN / LOVE LETTER TO THE MOON / A fundraising concert for Bristol Drugs Project at The Mount Without / Bristol/ April 27th

Jimmy Galvin is organising and playing at a fundraising concert for Bristol Drugs Project at the stunning Mount Without on April 27th.

Tickets are £15 and available now from Eventbrite.

 

Jimmy Galvin is a composer, producer, arranger and visual artist, who has composed music for the BBC, Channel 4 and the award winning independent film Lido.

He has also exhibited alongside artists such as Sir Peter Blake, Damien Hirst and Antony Gormley, as well as being responsible for bringing an exhibition by Yoko Ono to the Georgian House in 2019.

 

The concert will feature:

JIMMY GALVIN / Solo Piano Performance

REVERB / Harp and Voice duo

KETIBU / Acoustic Set

MARK ELY/ Featuring a 20 Piece Choir

COLIN MOODY / Films

This will be a stunning concert in the memorable setting of The Mount Without

 

For a taster of Jimmy Galvin’s solo piano performance you can listen here www.jimmygalvinmusic.com also Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music etc

The grand piano is being supplied by Bath Piano Workshop.

 

   

 


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The Kevin Philemon Show & team pay tribute to Jah Shaka!

On the Kevin Philemon Show tomorrow on Ujima Radio at 10am featuring DJ Style and the team  pay tribute to Jah Shaka.   Special guests include Blacker Dread formerly of Coxsone Sound  and Grammy Nominated Tippa Irie from Saxon Sound, plus Ujima’s Jendayi (Glocal Show).

Also Mykaell Riley from Steele Pulse discusses a new Windrush Top 20 to celebrate this year’s 75th anniversary of the Windrush first arriving in Britain.
The playlist includes Stormzy, Massive Attack, Loose Ends and many more.


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Save Bob Marley Beach in Jamaica!!

Free and Public access to Bob Marley Beach, along with the health and integrity of the local ecology, are all under immediate threat!

Help save one of the world’s most beautiful landmarks spiritually and physically!

Not many of you would know about the beautiful natural haven at the foot of Sugar Loaf Hill, 9 miles outside Kingston, Jamaica. This beach area has a long-standing Rastafarian history and presence. It was occupied by Bongo Gabby (also known as Natty Dread), father of Rubba aka Norman Stephenson. Rubba is a well known and loved artist, dancer and drummer and is calling for our help. The Crowdfunder has been running for months for so far only raised £500!  Come on guys, lets help and share this story far and wide.  Ziggy and Cedella Marley are now both behind this campaign too.  Rubba’s father, Natty Dread and the patriarch of the Ancient Nyahbinghi order who, along with Mortimer Planno, was responsible for teaching the ways of Rastafari to Bob Marley through mentorship. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer all lived here with Bongo Gabby, creating music that has inspired so many people on this planet. The Wailers were all stalwart supporters of the longstanding Rastafari settlement, in existence since the 1950s.

Free and Public access to Bob Marley Beach, along with the health and integrity of the local ecology, are all under immediate threat by an outside investor determined to build an exclusive luxury hotel. This appeal is to defend our land ownership rights, ensure the whole beach remains open for everyone’s use, not just the select few.
Please sign and share the online petition: 
Please donate and share the crowdfunder:
https://gofund.me/69af3d76
Find out more when Rubba joins The Word with Miranda this Friday 21st April between 4-6pm live on Ujima Radio!
Evidence of the negative effects of discriminatory beach access laws at work:
● ‘The side of Jamaica you never get to see’ (Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown) link to youtube
● ‘Advocacy group bats for protected access to Bob Marley Beach in St Thomas’
● ‘Residents facing eviction from Bob Marley Beach in St. Thomas’ http://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/local/residents-facing-eviction-from-bob-marley-beach-in-st-thomas
● ‘Bob Marley Beach Residents Angered At Eviction Orders’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfVwW3aaNYs
● ‘Residents fight to protect access to Bob Marley Beach’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2XLKXTJet4
● Newspaper article from our attorney in response to Prime minister’s announcement https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/attorney-leaving-bob-marley-beach-dispute-to-courts/
● Smile TV Jamaica interview with lawyer Marcus Goffe and JaBBEM director Devon Taylor: ‘The Battle for Bob Marley Beach SmileTV’ youtube
● Audio recording of a radio interview with Glocal Ujima FM on my website, www.afidance.org/bobmarleybeachnewsupdates: Bob Marley Beach News Blog
We thank you for your kind support.
One Love.
Norman ‘Rubba’ Stephenson
(Son of Rastafari Elder Bongo Gabby)
We must “Get up, Stand Up” to stop the inequity caused by outdated post-colonialist laws that let commercial tourism overrule the rights of the public of Jamaica and the protection of its natural environment.
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Ziggy and Cedella Marley join Campaign To Keep Bob Marley Beach Free and Open

Bob Marley Siblings Ziggy & Cedella Marley, recently posted a petition poster on his social media account. You can help too!

The Marley siblings, Ziggy & Cedell lent their voices in support of the Birthright Environmental Movement’s (JABEM) bid to get the government of Jamaica to grant unconditional access to, and use of all Jamaica’s beaches. One of the beaches that they want to protect access to is the Bob Marley Beach in St Andrew.

Ziggy, Bob Marley’s oldest son, recently posted a petition poster on his social media account.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLaRs0JGEg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Cedella also shared the post and expressed similar sentiments.

“Jamaican people should be able to freely enjoy Jamaican waters like many of us did before,” she said.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLmlJYJAo5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

 

 

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Jah Shaka – Zulu Warrior – Sound System legend has passed away.

Soundsystem legend Jah Shaka has died.

A regular here in Bristol and at the legendary Teachings In Dubs Sound system Clashes, the lost of  Jah Shaka will be greatly missed. The system pioneer was born in Jamaica, part of the post-Windrush wave of Caribbean immigration which so enriched this country. Based in South East London, he melded the Rastifarian term for God with the legendary Zulu leader to become Jah Shaka, spearheading one of the city’s most popular sound systems.

A by-word in cultural excellence, Jah Shaka paid supreme attention to sound, giving his system a boost that others lacked. Tapping directly into Jamaican culture, he also looked to the UK, becoming a focal point for African-Caribbean communities in London and beyond.

A key player in bass culture, Jah Shaka featured in seminal 1980 film Babylon, and stayed true to the spiritual elements inherent within dub and roots reggae even as Jamaican music strayed towards the more lavish colours of dancehall and ragga.

An inspirational figure, his influence – both direct, and more subtle – arguably changed the face of British music. Grime pioneer Wiley, for example, recalled sitting outside a Shaka dance in the 80s, feeling the Earth rumble under his feet.

Countless producers, DJs, and MCs worked with Jah Shaka over the years, testimony to his spirit, and his ability to draw the best out of those around him.

News of Jah Shaka’s passing was confirmed by a number of sources.

Peter D Rose from Smith & Mighty & More Rockers said: “Was an honour to tour with him around Japan as More Rockers in 1997. Truly an end of an ERA”.

Peter will be doing a tribute show on Ujima, watch this space for more information

Jumpin’ Jack Frost added: “The king of Kings has left us. The greatest soundman that ever lived.”

Farewell, Jah Shaka – enjoy your next journey.

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Jah Shaka with Peter D Rose & Rob Smith – More Rockers

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Temporary Event Notices for Carnival Day

St Paul’s Carnival keen to support local residents and businesses by offering an opportunity to see food & drink!

Carnival are offering help to support residents and businesses in St Pauls who would like to apply for Temporary Event Notices to sell food and drink from their premises at Carnival.

If you are planning on applying for a Temporary Event Notice, feel free to come along to a TENs Support Session at St Pauls Learning Centre on the following dates and they’ll help you fill out your application:

  • Wednesday 5th April, 2pm – 5pm

  • Tuesday 11th April, 11am – 3pm

  • Wednesday 19th April, 3pm – 6:30pm

  • Tuesday 25th April, 3pm – 6:30pm

Please note the application costs £21, plus an admin fee of £5, payable via cash or card at the support session.

Connect with Carnival’ Evenings

Join us for an evening with some of the Carnival team, playing dominoes and breaking bread. We’ll be providing information on Carnival activities and how to get involved. No booking necessary, just drop in and say hello!

Thursday 13th April & 11th May | Docklands Community Centre | 5:30 – 8:30pm

 

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Volunteer at St Paul’s Carnival

Get involved with St Paul’s Carnival!

Carnival is back with a bang this year, and we want as many of you to be involved as possible.

There are plenty of ways to participate, from volunteering to joining a Community Mas Camp – so have a browse of all our opportunities below, and get stuck in!

Volunteer at Carnival

Volunteers are crucial to the running of Carnival as we welcome over 100,000 people to the streets of St Pauls for a celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture.

There are a range of volunteer roles available this year, and we really appreciate any support you can give us. If you would like to donate some of your time to this huge community event, please fill out Expression of Interest Form on the St Paul’s Carnival website:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD24mHn7fN3OOuUTWsbhSJfewjvTgtbk7JVvyyW4zvVn-ieA/viewform

Please fill out the below form to register your interest, and if you have any questions feel free to email us at admin@stpaulscarnival.org.uk.

 

 

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Ujima Powerplays April 2023

Congratulation to this month’s Powerplay artists!

Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in Bristol & Southwest which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts.

If you are an artist based in the Southwest you could have your track featured. All you have to do is send your track on MP3 making sure lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let  you know.

Email:  ujimaoffice@gmail.com

Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays“.

 

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