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Afrikan Anthems with Dr J moves to a brand new time!

Hosted by none other than Dr J – he’s bringing you….

The Greatest Afro-centric tracks on the planet at a brand new time of 10pm every Tuesday on Ujima Radio.  Featuring music from the African continent and the African diaspora, featuring Afrobeats – the eclectic sounds of Africa – incorporating wide-ranging traditional and contemporary genres and legendary musicians through the ages.

About your host

Dr J is of Sierra Leonean and Liberian heritage who, as a result of his love of music, became an accidental DJ since his school days in Freetown hosting parties, discos, and as DJ backup to live acts.

He continued his craft since arriving in Bristol in the late 1980s covering classical and contemporary music from around the world – Pop, Soul, R&B, Funk, Jazz, Hip-hop, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, UK
Garage, Latin, etc. and including all African Beats & Rhythms on the continent and diaspora – hosting African Nights in the clubs, pubs, and community centres in Bristol and South West England.

Having worked at a range of radio stations, Dr J’s heart landed here at Ujima Radio! Starting out as a life-long Ujima Radio 98 FM volunteer since its formative days and as a presenter starting with World Anthems and currently African Anthems – both shows featuring worldwide Afrocentric music.

Tune in on 98FM and DAB in Bristol and worldwide online and as soon as the show ends at midnight it will be available on our Listen Again service!


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‘We can move the dial’: can Massive Attack set a new benchmark for low-carbon live music?

Legendary Bristol band, Massive Attack perform live on Sunday!

Massive Attack have announced the home-town gig this Sunday 25th August will be an eco-friendly event to provide a model for a more climate-conscious live music industry! Gwan Massive!

 

‘We can move the dial’: can Massive Attack set a new benchmark for low-carbon live music?

Great story by The Bristol Cable


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Code of the Streets Celebrates 19th Anniversary!!

Another milestone will be reached in August this year, when Code of the Streets celebrates 19 year as a resident club night.

 

Launched in 2004, and starting as a monthly night at Cosies Wine Bar, then eventually moving to Basement 45, where it became the longest night held in the venue. Now residing at Rumors Lounge & Bar in Kingswood, the nights appeal has seen people travel from London, Gloucester, Wales, Birmingham, Swindon & Liverpool to attend these events.

From becoming mixtapes series as far back as 2001, specialiasing in exclusive tracks, with many of the songs sent by international and local artists to be included. Code of the Streets would also become a fixture on local radio stations, with the programme building a large listenership throughout the city & beyond.  In 2008 the year Ujima was launched, DJ Style was invited to host  a weekly radio show, which has remained on the airwaves for the last 16 years. Previous guests on the show have included  Wyclef RnB singer Brandy, Bobby Valentino, Carleen Anderson (Young Disciples & Brand New Heavies) Fatman Scoop, Omar, Big Narstie and Hip Hop legend Kurtis Blow, Anthony Hamilton, Yxng Bane, Arrested Development  the late film producer Menelik Shabbaz, TV personality Shaun Wallace from ITV Chase.

Now with merchandise available:

https://djstyle.co.uk/shop/ 

Code of the Streets has grown from strength to strength, due to the loyal support shown throughout the city, and beyond.

Join the yearly celebration in the grand fashion that regulars have become accustomed to over the years, so don’t miss one the biggest party this summer on: Saturday 17th August 2024 @ Rumors Lounge & Bar, 87 Regent St, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8LJ.

Doors 9pm till late.

Music order RnB / Hip Hop / Dancehall / Afrobeats 90s & 00s featuring Bristol finest: DJ Skel – Sim Citi – DJ Fagan – DJ Style, hosted by Bandyt & General D.

Special guest appearance by Asher simmonds

Tickets available from:

Pride Hair & Beauty Salon 236 Stapleton Rd Easton Bristol BS5 0NT.

Tel 01179519518.

ONLINE

https://skiddle.com/e/39237154

REMEMBER Admission more on the door.

V.I.P Packages / Group Bookings

Tel: 07866417114.

Early arrival is recommended.

 


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Vegfest UK IS BACK BRISTOL!

VEGFEST FAYRE ON SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 2024!

Veggie, flexi or plant based curious?
Thinking of going vegan or may be you are already vegan?
Either way, this is the show for you!
Bristol Vegan Fayre is taking place in Bristol
on Saturday August 24th 11am – 6pm
at Document Bristol, Pennywell Road, St Judes, BS5 0TL.
Family Friendly with Kids area, fun vibe and easy going Bristol style.
Live music lineup, comedians and chill out DJ in courtyard.
Plus a series of inspiring talks including thriving on a plant based diet and loads more!
Community & family event!
– Tickets only £5 + fee – indoors and outdoor
Did we mention the food?
Vegfest got the lot!
Find out more when organiser Tim Barford joins The Word with Miranda on Ujima Radio on Friday 16th August 2024 between 4-6pm!
Don’t miss out and book your tickets now:
Live Music & Comedy
Talks

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Bristol Reggae Orchestra Presents Concert for Carriacou!

Help Rebuild the Carribbean islands after the devastation of Hurricane Beryl!

This year we couldn’t fail to see the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, which on record is the strongest hurricane in history to form in June, in the Atlantic Ocean. Winds of 150 mph caused destruction to parts of the Caribbean Islands, particularly Carriacou in Grenada, which flattened in under an hour. In response to this disaster The Bristol Reggae Orchestra will be hosting a fundraising event to help support with aid for those most affected,

We invite you to lend your help by attending this event on Tues 6th Aug @ The Mount Without, Upper Church Lane, St Michaels Hill, Bristol, BS2 8FN. Doors 6pm till 11pm, live music from 7:15pm, with performances from Bristol Reggae Orchestra, Nia Bimkubwa & Celestine. Followed by a after-show gathering in The Crypt, from 9:30pm-11pm with entertainment from DJ Style.

Tickets are available from:

https://hdfst.uk/e112763

Donations are welcome on the night.

We are also kindly asking individuals, businesses or companies, if you could also donate prizes or gifts in kind, for a Raffle Prize Draw on the night. All proceeds from the ticket sale will go towards helping rebuild the Island, which has had over 90% of it destroyed.

If you’re interested in contributing, please respond to this email:

jpdridley@googlemail.com

or

Tel: 07866417114.


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Ujima Powerplays August 2024

Congratulations to this month’s successful submissions for the Ujima Powerplays August 2024!

Are you a Bristol-based or Southwest-based artist?  Would you like to have your music selected to play on Ujima Radio?

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. Plus you can listen to all the 10 songs on the playlist below.

If you are an artist based in the Southwest you could have your track featured in the Ujima Powerplays.  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:

info@ujimaradio.com

Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays”.

Good luck and keep it on repeat to see if your track gets picked!

Support and follow them online with their socials at the bottom of the page.

In no particular order, this month’s Powerplays are listed below:

 

Artists Instagrams:

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Stuart Smith Legacy Day

A day dedicated to honouring the professional legacy of Mr Stuart Smith and his contributions to youth services in Bristol and Leicester.

Join the community on Saturday the 10th August 2024, for Music, Food, Networking and much more.

This event takes place at:

Empire Fighting Chance (formerly the Mill Youth Centre)

Lower Ashley Road

Bristol

BS5 OYJ

This Event will also launch the Annual ‘Stuart Smith Legacy Award’

For More information contact: 07549352830

Stuart Smith Legacy Day
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Bristol Music World 2024 Album Launch Party – Fundraiser for Southmead Hospital

Bristol Music World‘s amazing album will be officially launched on Thursday 26th September at The Mount Without!

This amazing album is a collaboration of incredible artists who have donated their tracks to raise money for Brain Tumour Research at Southmead Hospital. The Organiser Harriet Annabell Ward had a week to live & had an emergency operation which saved her life. She went back to singing & realised this would be a very creative, incredible album & event to do to thank the hospital & help others. It will be an incredible night with Live Performances from each artist on the album performing 7-9pm in the main magnificent church hall. Then there will be DJ’s playing out in the Crypt bar below 9-11pm to Celebrate with everyone.

Book your tickets now through Headfirst:

https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-mount-without/thu-26-sep-bristol-music-world-2024-112362#e112362

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)


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Honorary doctorate for Bristol changemaker and civil rights hero, Guy Bailey OBE!

Guy Bailey OBE, civil rights activist instrumental in the Bristol Bus Boycott, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by UWE Bristol.

Guy received his Honorary Doctor of Letters on Tuesday 23 July in recognition of his outstanding contributions to race equality, creating communities, and supporting underserved communities.

He’s one of nine individuals to be awarded Honorary Degrees during UWE Bristol’s summer graduation ceremonies, which are being held for the first time at Bristol Beacon, from 15 – 25 July.
On receiving his award, Guy said: “I am truly honoured to receive this Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree and would like to thank all those responsible for making this award possible. I accept it with pride. I will never forget this day and would like to say, remember, self-care is not selfish it’s essential. Thank you.”
Described as a ‘legendary changemaker, affordable housing champion and one of Bristol’s finest sons’ by UWE Bristol’s Dr Roger Griffith MBE, Guy moved from Jamaica to Bristol in 1962 to live with his aunt, as his father thought he would receive a better education in England.
In April 1963, aged 17, Guy applied for a job as a bus driver at the Bristol Omnibus Company; he was denied an interview due to the colour of his skin. This resulted in the historic Bristol Bus Boycott which soon attracted national and international attention. A month after the company conceded, it hired Sikh graduate Raghbir Singh as Bristol’s first bus conductor of colour.
Influenced by the Bristol Bus Boycott campaign, Bristol East MP Tony Benn joined Harold Wilson’s cabinet who introduced the 1965 Race Relations Act. Today, this has evolved into the 2010 UK Equalities Act giving rights across gender, LGBTQ+, religion, age and disability groups as well as maternity rights.
In 1965 Guy co-founded The Bristol West Indian Cricket Club (BWICC), for whom he amassed an array of trophies as a batsman. He secured £950,00 from the Lottery Fund and the Sports Council for the Rose Green Centre, the Club’s home, which is widely used today by the community.
In the late 70s, Guy became the first Black education welfare officer in Bristol and one of the first Black governors for inner city schools, a post he held for 25 Years. In 1986 he earned his social work degree at Bristol Polytechnic (now UWE Bristol) and was employed by Bristol City Council as a youth worker.
Back in 1948, when the famed Windrush Generation arrived in Britain from 1948 with hope – they soon faced signs of ‘No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs’. They were refused loans to buy homes. Overcrowding, poor housing and discrimination were rife in the rented sector. Many ‘pardnered’ together; a saving system used like an informal co-operative bank. A group of people would pay in a sum of money each month, and then take a turn to draw from the collective savings to buy their first home.
Guy bought his home this way, before forming United Housing Association (now Brighter Places) in the 1980s. They began by providing accommodation for Black elders with care staff before becoming a social housing provider for many in the St Pauls and Easton areas.
He took redundancy in 1997 as an education welfare manager. He started a travel agency in Stapleton Road, Easton, but with Guy’s skills it doubled as an advice centre for education, housing, and crime prevention for the local Black community.
“This award is a tribute to a great man and true hero of a civil rights movement in Bristol and the UK,” said Dr Roger Griffith MBE, Associate Lecturer and Diversity and Community Projects at UWE Bristol.
“Guy has inspired me and many others locally and internationally with his sense of purpose and pride in his community. In honouring his achievements of the Bristol Bus Boycott campaigners, he joins a pantheon of great leaders from the Windrush Generation whose efforts have changed the face of Britain.
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Hurricane Beryl: Devastation – How you can help!

Resilience after Disaster: After Hurricane Beryl

On July 1, Beryl made landfall on islands in the Caribeean, Carriacou, Petite Martinique & Greneda felt the full force as a high-end Category 4 hurricane, causing total devastation. Over 95% of all structures have been decimated. Ujima Radio spoke with John Ridley, reporter on Ujima Radio who has family on the islands and gave us the raw, harsh facts of what is really happening out there.  Help is urgently needed.  We will continue to keep you updated as one of Ujima’s reporters is on the way now to report back on what is really going on.  With infrastracture almost non existant and little or no elecricity, family and friends were left unable to contact them.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and residents of the islands.  But how can we help?  We recommend using official sites and can signpost you to the following official organisations.  Please do make sure to keep updated with what is needed.

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the beautiful nation stands at a critical juncture. The devastation left in its path has affected our homes, communities, and livelihoods. Yet, in this challenging time, we have an opportunity to come together and rebuild stronger than ever before.
They call upon all citizens to embrace the spirit of volunteerism. Your time, skills, and dedication can make a profound difference in the recovery process. Whether it’s clearing debris, assisting with rebuilding homes, providing support at shelters, or offering professional expertise, every effort counts.
Volunteerism not only aids in physical reconstruction but also fosters a sense of unity and resilience. Together, we can restore communities and demonstrate the indomitable spirit of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.
Join in this vital endeavor. Let’s rebuild Grenada, hand in hand, and show the world strength and solidarity.

This is the contact for anyone in the Grenada region or here in the UK who would like to volunteer their services for the Hurricane Beryl relief effort:

National Democratic Congress of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique

Email: secretariat@ndcgrenada.org

Tel: +1 473-435-1817

Website: https://ndcgrenada.org/

This recent film from Carriacou includes an interview with owner Alison and footage from Paradise Beach club, where Bearnie and and John Ridley (Ujima fam) (Artuba) have played music on numerous occasions. But the video also contains a message of hope and renewal:

 


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