Connect The Dots with Dave Forde

Connect the Dots hosted by Dave Forde

Join Dave Forde for Connect The Dots every Sunday from 10am to 12pm.

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 him on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djdaveforde/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/djdaveforde

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/djdaveforde

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The Time Machine Show with DJ Cridge

The Time Machine Show with DJ Cridge will span 40 years of dance genres making this show the perfect music enthusiasts time travelling machine.

Cridge has recorded as Up Bustle & Out on Ninja Tune as well as Tribe Steppaz on Formation/Bassrock, and was also the tour DJ for The Prodigy.

So with a CV like that expect the unexpected.

Tune in after Ramp Up at 12am to 2am on the last Saturday of every month and repeated through out the month!

Check out this mix of tracks that were all sampled by Massive Attack, which ones can you recognise?

 

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Spread Love Show w/ Angel Mel

Angel Mel Selector  was born and bred in the heart and soul of the Bristol music scene. Coming from the West Country with her roots are firmly planted in Reggae, Drum & Bass and Trip Hop, later branching into other areas of underground dance music genres, such as Acid Jazz, Broken Beat and Deep and Soulful House.

She refers to herself as a selector and specialises in playing long sets where she can weave her magic. Choosing the juiciest cuts from a wide cross-section of music including; Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, Boogie, Disco, Soulful & Deep Afro House, Garage, Electronica, party anthems and Club Classics. She is like a chameleon and can play most genres with enthusiasm due to her outstanding and diverse knowledge of music.

Angel Mel says “I believe the music should be played the way it was intended without tricks or gimmicks; and by reading the crowd and making sure my sets are fun and inclusive, giving the audience the best experience. With a big smile and infectious energy and dance moves, I bring the ingredients to make any event a night to remember.”

As well as being a professional DJ Selector, Angel has worked on local radio for many years, from BCfm to Soul Train Radio and now here on Ujima Radio, Bristol’s number 1 station.
Tune into Angel Mel Spread Love show, Tuesday’s 6-8pm.

You can catch Angel Mel mainly playing bars, clubs, festivals and private parties.

 

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Cruising Show

Taking you from A to B with Ujima – Cruising Show! Every Thursday for 2 hours of chat, travel updates, news, local events guaranteed to make you laugh and relax after a hard day mixed with THE best selection of new, local and banging music to keep you grooving.

Bringing you travel news, weather and what the papers say with music to keep your wheels turning!

 

 

 

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City Rockas Vibrations with Donovan

Donovan City Rockas

The legendary City Rockas was originally formed back in 1983.  The DJ’s were  Donovan and his bro Tee, and their cousin Loui P and with their younger bros Joey jay and Double jay who later also started DJing  as young City Rockas.

Though their love of music the guys started buying vinyl from an early age and by their 20’s they DJ’d alongside others at many clubs in and around Bristol like the Tropic Club, Mozart’s, Vadims, Western Star Domino , as well as the many underground house parties in St. Paul’s.

Tune in to City Rockas Vibrations on Ujima Radio 98FM 8-10pm every Sunday to share Donovan’s musical journey through Soul- Rare groove and Reggae Revive.

 

 

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Groove Rydaz Continues – A Tribute to Asher

The sudden passing of our beloved presenter Ras Asher, who has given many years of service to the station has left us devastated and in deep shock. Ras Asher was a true humble lion with a versatile music portfolio, from roots reggae to jazz and rare grooves.
Our thoughts are with his children, family, and all those who share our sense of loss.
In honour of his memory we will dedicate his show to the music that he loved and dedicated his life to.
May he be received well on his journey to the next Realm. Asé. 🙏

Asher was a multi-talented creative, Asher was a professional DJ, MC, host and photographer. He was brought up in South London on a mix of gospel, folk, soul, RnB and rare groove. He also loved reggae from an early age.

Asher was with Ujima since the very beginning and had produced and presented shows covering genres from bluebeat, ska, world music, afro beats and many more.

 

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The Word with Miranda

The Word with Miranda Rae

Real news for real people. A live interactive news show.

‘The Word’ aims to give a voice to the voiceless, it is an entertainment show, magazine-style chat show with guests from all walks of life. From politicians to performers, activists to actors, from the streets to the boardroom and aims to present real news by real people.

Pioneering new music locally and nationally, you can also be certain of a wicked selection of music from hip hop, soul, funk, reggae, drum and bass, and electronica.

Whatsapp or text in on 07960240198. Want to be featured? Email on the link below.

About your host

Are you ready for the accolades, though? Check this out: Miranda Rae has an impressive career in radio, TV, film and of course, music!

Miranda’s work has seen her win a Sony Award (Oscar’s of radio), a Lovie Award, Webby Honouree and Best Radio Podcast in the British Podcast Awards 2022 as well as being nominated for the ARIAS 2022.  Miranda’s career in radio started with FTP Radio, the UK’s 1st Pirate station to win a legal license, 6 months ahead of Kiss FM in London. At just 18 she became Promotions Manager for FTP . She went on to be Music Coordinator for Europe’s biggest free festival, Ashton Court Festival for 2 years and went on to help set up the UK’s 1st all female radio station,  Fem FM. Miranda was one of the first female radio presenters & her career rocketed when she joined Galaxy Radio and was broadcasting to 3.5 million people 6 nights a week for most of the 90’s.  With exclusive interviews with the likes of Massive Attack, Neneh Cherry & Smith & Mighty. Miranda has also worked with Omar, Wu Tang Clan, Goldie, Tribe Called Quest, Dream Warriors, The Shamen, Roy Ayres, Gill Scott Heron, plus Mercury Prize winners  Roni Size, Krust, Onallee, DJ Suv, Die (Gutterfunk) Dynamite MC to name a few. With a weekly show on BBC Radio 5 Miranda’s career has spanned almost 3 decades and included Club Dj-ing all over the globe.  Now settled back in the UK her passion and love for radio is now shared with listeners of Ujima Radio every Friday 4-6pm.  A Tribe Called Quest,

Miranda was honoured to be asked to take on Sound Women South West & in October 2019 founded Sound Women Bristol, as well as a training platform, networking and support for women & girls, Sound Women is production company with 5 major series under their belt in just 3 years, check out the website for more information.

Listen here:

https://mirandarae.co.uk/listen.php

 

Awards:

British Podcast Awards 2022 – Best Radio Documentary for ‘Our Journey’.

Arias Nominated 2022 – Best Grassroots Documentary for ‘Our Journey’.

Lovie Awards 2022 – Best documentary for ‘Our Journey’.

The Webby Awards 2022 – Honouree for Best documentary for ‘Our Journey’.

Keep up to date with this powerhouse and checkout her website:

https://mirandarae.co.uk/

Email: info@mirandarae.co.uk

IG @MirandaRae007

TW: @MirandaTheWord

 

 

 

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Tommy Popcorn

Tommy Popcorn on the radio every Thursday between 6-8pm

Co hosts Rosa & Jenny Whisounds.

Tommy is a vinyl DJ specialising in Disco, Soul and Funk and has played in many Bristol clubs including a ten year residency on the nightclub ship, the Thekla.

As a Youth and Community worker Tommy has been at the forefront of many citywide Community projects.

Check out this trailblazing show with live guests that gives a platform to grassroots community and political organisations and covers environmental and social justice issues.

Tommy has been pioneering music for decades and is committed to showcasing and giving a platform to mainly Bristol artists.  With regular guest interviews with bands, groups, DJ’s and producers.

Social Networks

https://www.facebook.com/tommypopcornontheradio/

Instagram @tommypopcorn_

Twitter @tommypopcorn

https://www.facebook.com/tommypopcornontheradio/

 IG @tommypopcorn_

TW @tommypopcorn

 

 

 

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