Category: Show News

Ujima Radio pays tribute to the Sound System Legend Jah Shaka when Peter D Rose will be dropping a 1 hour show dedicted to the Warrior of Dub!

Peter D Rose of Smith & Mighty & More Rockers fame and himself a real legend will be paying tribute this Saturday to the Zulu Warrior.

Peter D Rose from Smith & Mighty & More Rockers said: 

“Jah Shaka was my favourite roots dub sound system.He was very influential and inspirational to my musical growth who played an integral part on the jungle drum and bass scene and dance music  as a whole.”

Jah Shaka, also known as the Zulu Warrior, was a Jamaican reggae/dub sound system operator who operated a South East London-based, roots reggae Jamaican sound system since the early 1970s. His name is an amalgamation of the Rastafarian term for God and that of the Zulu king Shaka Zulu.

A regular here in Bristol and at the legendary Teachings In Dub 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.

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

Don’t miss this tribute show to Jah Shaka this Saturday 13th May at Midnight on Ujima Radio!

Farewell, Jah Shaka – enjoy your next journey.

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Don’t miss DJ Juicy at Code of  The Streets at Rumours, Kingswood, Bristol tonight!!

DJ Juicy aka Juice Masta is a well known and respected DJ on the music circuit stemming out of Gloucester, playing out regularly out various venues.

During lockdown he was hosting a regularly livestream on Twitch which attracted a big following.

A versatile DJ who has been on the scene for nearly 20 years, during that period he’s warmed up for various artists/DJ’s including , Children of Zeus, David ‘Ram Jam’ Rodigan Seani Bee & Shortee Blitz.

Catch him at Code of the Streets tonight @ Rumors Lounge Bar & Pub
87 Regent Street,  Kingswood, Bristol,  BS15 8LJ.

 

 

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The Tuesday Rise Up Breakfast Show returns with Becky!

We are really excited to announce the return of the Tuesday Rise Up Breakfast Show.  Ex Kiss FM Morning presenter Becky will be taking over the controls from this Tuesday 9th May from 8-10am.

Becky is  a professional Voice Artist, Broadcaster, Nutritionist and Writer, and we are delighted to have her on the station.  You will already of heard Becky on the Thursday Rise Up Show with Miss Divine and Oona and don’t worry she will continue with the banter with the team every week so now you can catch her twice a week here on Ujima Radio on Tuesdays & Thursdays Rise Up Breakfast Show – Together We Rise!

Don’t forget to text/whatsapp in and welcome Becky on 07960240198!

 

 

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Connect the Dots hosted by Dave Forde – every Sunday 10am to 12pm

 

Join Dave Forde every Sunday morning on Ujima Radio for Connect the Dots.
The show is all about connecting the dots between black music from Jazz to Funk to Afro Beat to Latin, Brazilian, Soul and Funky House, It’s all about the rhythm and the feel , no sound is too taboo on this show…..

Follow Dave on Social media

Instagram:  @djdaveforde

Facebook: djdaveforde

Twitter = @djdaveforde

 

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Code of the Streets returns with its first event of 2023!

 

Next Saturday 6th May Code of the Streets is back with a bang.

Come along to @ Rumors 87 Regent St, Kingswood.

Doors 9pm till 3am.

Feat from 1 Xtra’s DJ Milktray, Sim Citi, DJ Style & DJ Juicy.

Hosted by General D.

Tickets available from Midtown Av, St Nicholas Market –

Pride Hair & Beauty Salon 236 Stapleton Rd Easton.

Online Tickets from https://skiddle.com/e/36316728.

Admission on the door will be more.

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Tomorrow on Ujima Radio we have a stellar line up of shows!

Kicking off at 10am with the Afrikan Queens series inspired by & featuring Razana Afrika‘s Christelle Pelleceur, Shawn Sobers & Marie-Annick Gournet. Afrikan Queens is a 10 part series celebrating our ancestors and Queens and Sheroes that all too often have been forgotten or left out of the history books. In this series we aim to uncover, discover and share the true history of these amazing women through the lens of our modern sheroes and community leaders. Including Councillor Asher Craig, Cleo Alberta Lake, Jendayi Serwah, Ruth Pitter, Yoma Smith, Cheryl Morgan, Antonette Clarke & Vanessa Melody Smith.
Then at 12.30pm check out the The Stories of Resistance. A series of Podcasts that capture the lived experiences of communities from across the city. One episode looks at the role of Disability Activism in Climate Activism another tells the story of how one moment’s decision led to a thriving Boxing community. At 12.45pm its’s Cargo Queen featuring Leah Dehan by Gary Thompson from Cables&Cameras. 1pm – Literary Activism by Sharon Angela following by The Lack of Equality in the Music Business by Roisin Wootton aka DJ Saro. At 2pm it’s Empire Fighting Chance by Charlie West. 3pm My Year as an Activist by Olivia Sweeney. 3.30pm Positivity Disability Activism by Jacqueline Braithwaite.
At 4pm its another chance to hear the superb show by award winning creatives Stacey Olika & Euella Jackson.

Make sure you keep it locked in to Ujima Radio all day tomorrow for the perfect Bank Holiday Soundtrack!