About this Producer
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.
Producer Posts
It’s that time again for the Steers family to go the extra mile for the Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal One of the Ujima Radio family are undertaking an incredible feat of endurance to […]
Ujima Powerplays October 2023 Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for October Powerplays! Support and follow them online, their socials at end of page. In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below: Are you […]
Looking for a career with impact? You may want to consider a degree in nursing – nurses in the NHS make a difference to the lives of patients every day. Search ‘NHS Nursing Careers’ to find […]
Ujima Powerplays September 2023 Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for September Powerplays! Support and follow them online, their socials at end of page. In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below: Are you […]
Check out The Time Machine Show with DJ Cridge at it’s brand new time at Midnight till 2am on Ujima Radio! The perfect soundtrack for Saturday nights! The Time Machine Show spans 40 years of […]
Since the moving appeal by mother of Eddie Kinuthia 6 arrests have been made but no one has yet been charged over Eddie Kinuthia’s death. Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia suffered multiple stab wounds during an […]
The 4 Pillars celebrating Hip Hop and the way it continues to influence Bristol’s culture and the rest of the world! As Hip Hop marks its 50th Anniversary this year, ‘4 Pillars Bristol‘ aims to explore its connection with […]
Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for August Powerplays! In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below: Are you an artist based in Bristol or the Southwest? Would you like to have your music […]
Siren Bristol – ” Never Ever has there been a more eclectic, inclusive, intergenerational, diverse, vibing, incredible, electric audience!” By Miranda Rae – Station Manager/Presenter – Ujima Radio From the moment you arrived at Siren […]
Reparations Bristol Fundraiser on Saturday 29th July all day at The Star & Garter, St Paul’s, Bristol. Check out this great interview with Jason Clemmings from Reparations Bristol & Malcolm Haynes from the Star & Garter […]
Peacemakers Patrol make appeal! Yet another young man stabbed to death in St.Pauls. These stabbings must STOP🫸We are appealing to Parents and Grandparents to step up to the plate to save our young people’s lives..IT […]
Today marks Nelson Mandela’s 105th birthday. “It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician. He was the […]
On Saturday 15th July the graduates of the Life Universecity LC and LU Life Church were honoured in a special celebration ceremony hosted by Reverend Palmer. Life Universecity has been running the Transformation Life Courses […]
Organisers of the St Pauls Carnival have announced that the event will not return in full until 2025. Former Ujima Radio Presenter and now BBC Journalist Dawn Limbu reports for BBC England: This year, over […]
Ujima Radio – NHS Takeover Show – Cervical Cancer Screening Dr Glenda Beard joins Miranda Rae on Ujima Radio this Monday 17th July from 2-3pm to discuss and share information about Cervical Cancer Screening. Following […]
Big Sexy Festy Party comes to Eastville Park, Bristol! One day urban free festival in a beautiful Bristol park for St Mungo’s!. From St Mungo’s website: “Helping to make it someone’s last night on the […]
Cinema Rediscovered! Cinema Rediscovered – the UK’s leading festival of classic cinema and film restorations – returns to Watershed for its 7th annual edition from Wed 26 Jul. From iconic Black Queer Latin American cinema […]
UWE Bristol students Matt & Bea investigate the Housing crisis in the city of Bristol on Ujima Radio! Tune in this Friday from 8-10am for The Rise Up Breakfast Show on Ujima radio. On this […]
CASTING CALL Docu Drama by Writer/Director Somina Fombo of Blak Wave Productions A nostalgic look into the black British tomboys from yesteryear told through the lens of queer black women who wore the label with […]
Roasted presents DJ Disciple (NYC) with residents. Deli-G and Ben Daley The Love Inn, Bristol on Sat 22nd July! This week’s featured guest on The Word with Miranda is none other than the legendary DJ […]
💥NEWS FLASH💥 This Friday two of the best new roots dub sound systems Roots Society Soundsystem & 1Relation Sound System to bring at Green Works, Brislington. Get ready for a night of vinyl & dubplate […]
Boomtown Festival aka Boomtown Fair helped the biggest African & Caribbean organisation in Bristol to take part in the biggest African & Caribbean Carnival outside of London! This year we wanted to make sure we […]
Check Ujima Radio’s Powerplays for July 2023! Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for July Powerplays! In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below: Are you an artist based in Bristol or the […]
This weekend Sat 1st July, expect a full day of activities, music, food and live entertainment at St Paul’s Carnival. With this year’s theme “learning from the legends, remember, celebrate and nurture, and in-line with that […]
Join The Cause Bristol at the Creative Link Up! Come and check out this day and evening event dedicated to celebrating the grassroots creative community and connecting like-minded individuals. For Music lovers music artists, djs, […]
Interactive panel event with spoken word Learn about intersectionality & allyship for disabled members of the LGBTQ+ community! On Thursday 6th July come and join Interculture for this exciting opportunity to support / be part […]
Reverend Palmer returns to Ujima Radio for a brand new show every Monday 12-2pm – Soul Health & Wellness! Rev Palmer was made a Peacemaker – which is part of the United Nations – in […]
Bristol Reggae Orchestra & Windrush Choir are opening the Pryamid Stage at Glastonbury Festival today at 11am! With just hours to go until Bristol Reggae Orchestra & Windrush Choir perform on the worlds most famous […]
If you’ve only had one #COVID-19 vaccination, or not had one at all, book your #vaccination before 30th June. Visit nhs.uk/covidvaccination
To celebrate Pride Month Ujima Radio are so proud to introduce you to the team that make up Ujima’s brand new LGBTQia+ Show ShoutOut Radio. Join Steffi, Terry, Andy, Lara, Matthew & Tara every Monday […]
Jay0017 announces he will take part in the 2023 Tough Mudder to raise vital funds for the mental health organisation Mind Charity! Jay0017 & his Brother Harry are participating in the 2023 Tough Mudder in […]
Dr-Pearl Jarrett who will be in Bristol at the E5 Church Bristol next Saturday 17th June talking about being an Adopted Parent and the massive racial disparity there is in the care system. Home for […]
Today is the anniversaary of the toppling of the statue of slave trader & owner, Edward Colston! On 25th May 2020 the brutal murder of George Floyd reignited the issues of systemic brutality! The sickening […]
Ujima Radio are excited to announce that Ramp Up Radio, DJ SUV, Slix MC & Chronic Drop MC, will be hosting the main DnB sound system at St Paul’s Carnival on Hepburn Rd 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 To […]
Festival of Nature returns to Bristol and Bath this month and invites you to its 20th anniversary celebration from Friday 9th – Sunday 18th June! This year’s festival is running 60+ events all about wildlife […]
BRISTOL’S THE MAZI PROJECT LAUNCHES CROWD FUNDER TO HELP MORE DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE As food insecurity amongst disadvantaged youth in the UK increases during cost-of-living crisis, The MAZI Project – a CIC striving to […]
Project Zulu Choir visit Ujima Radio! On Friday 2nd June Ujima Radio welcomed the entire force of Project Zulu to the station. After a day of busking and raising vital funds the Project Zulu Choir […]
The Proud Mary hit-maker had long been battling high blood pressure and kidney failure and passed away from natural causes. News of her death sent shockwaves across the world, including to some of her nearest […]
Glastonbury Festival 2023 have revealed the full line-up with detailed breakdown of stages and set times. More than 1,000 acts will perform across more than 100 stages. With three weeks to go until gates open […]
Five new experimental club tracks from Ujima’s Atki2. Sam Atkin’s aka Atki2’s polari is an aural language all his own; emotive music, queer at heart. Touched by garage, uk bass and dancehall, but never getting […]
Globally renouned presenter TJ joins Ujima Radio! We are really pleased to welcome to the Ujima Family TJ, our brand new host for the Wedneday Cruising Show, the most entertaining radio show in Bristol! TJ […]
Check Ujima Radio’s Powerplays for June 2023! Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for June Powerplays! In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below: Are you an artist based in Bristol or the […]
The 2023 celebration will commence with a series of fringe events from 22 June, marking the Windrush 75th Anniversary, and will culminate in the iconic day-long traditional Caribbean street carnival. Leading up to the main celebration […]
1Relation Sound System are hosting their first DAY PARTY at Lost Horizon Sunday 28th between 2-9pm! 1Relation string up their sound system for a day of uplifting music and basslines… Outdoor daytime dub outing with […]
Bristol’s titan of Hip Hop, MC KELZ (3PM/Galaxy) is back with a killer track entitled “God’s Poet”! God’s Poet b/w Just A Page is the latest release from Kelz and the latest on the ever-reliable, […]
Steppin Up Bristol celebrate 5th Birthday! Congratulations to all at Stepping Up Bristol who are celebrating their 5th Birthday this week! Celebrating 700 awesome individuals who have attended the Stepping Up diversity leadership and Community […]
Inispired Film Festival is back for 2023 curated by Cables & Cameras! This year’s Inspired Takeover by Cables & Cameras at Watershed is an action-packed one-day event on Sat 3rd June with screenings, talks and […]
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 […]
Accomplished record label Acid Jazz & Other Illicit Grooves celebrate 35 magnificent years of trailblazing music with a series of residencies touring locations across the UK where Acid Jazz was arguably the strongest influence in […]
Harry Belafonte, Actor, Writer & Activist has sadly passed away. Born March 1, 1927 – sadly passed away April 25, 2023. He was an American singer, actor and activist, who popularised calypso music with international audiences […]
Check out DJ Bunjy from Laid Blak for this 2 hour back to back mix on Ujima Radio. We are really proud to announce the return of Laid Blak’s DJ Bunjy! Starting this Wednesday 10th May at 10pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
Omar Lye-Fook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom comes to Bristol! Omar live in concert with full live band on Thursday 11th May 2023 at Lost Horizon […]
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 […]
DJ Cola joins Ujima Radio! Make sure you tune in and check out the amazing debut mix by our brand new DJ here on Ujima Radio, DJ Cola! DJ Cola is an underground house DJ […]
Check Ujima Radio’s Powerplays for May 2023! Are you an artist based in Bristol or the Southwest? Would you like to have your music selected to play on Ujima Radio? Every month Ujima Radio selects […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tonight on the Old School Weekend Code of the Streets with DJ Style on Ujima Radio 98fm check out a special guest mix from DJ Milktray. Tune into Code of the Streets with DJ Style […]
Here is another chance to hear the amazing Ziggy Marley Interview featured on Rise Women with Lynn Mareno from Irie FM: The Bob Marley Beach in Jamaica is a sacred and global heritage site that […]
The Renegade (live) ft Ray Keith on Sunday 30th April – Monday 1st May 2023! Playing Dread Anthems & Classics from the last 30 years! One of the latest DJ’s to join the Ujima fam […]
Latest Single from Mary In The Mirror is causing a stir! Out this week Mary In The Mirror’s latest single ‘Enough’ represents this Bristol artist and her growth and development as the next best thing […]
Beyond Equality is a change-making organisation that works with men and boys to promote positive masculinities. Men and boys are in a crisis with their mental health, their sense of identity and the violence […]
Out of 5,000 applications, former Ujima Presenter & now BBC Journalist, Dawn Limbu aka DJ Chiedza has made it as one of the 36 artists to be awarded a residency with @pirateofficial!! Huge congratulations to […]
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 […]
Looking for MATURE Rooftop Terrace All-Dayer (Father’s Day Special) Feat Ujima’s Dancehall Generals International Sound, DJ Sim Citi, DJ Style plus many more. Tickets on sale now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/mature-events-47528344713
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, […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tune into The Rise Up Breakfast Show for a chance to win tickets to see the legendary singer Jocelyn Brown Live in Bristol at The Propyard on 20th April! Join Miss Divine and the team […]
Bristol’s legendary Laid Blak return to Ujima Radio for an Easter Special! Tune into Ujima Radio tomorrow at 18:00 for a 2 hour exclusive mix by Laid Blak’s DJ Bunjy. Laid Blak are one […]
Air pollution is a big concern in Bristol and the Ashley ward is no exception. An increase in people using wood burners to heat their homes has motivated a novel research project by Bristol City Council, supported by […]
The People’s Art Fair (PAF) in Bristol is a ten day long cultural festival providing a platform for visual artists, poets, musicians and workshop leaders to show off their talents. And includes Ujima’s very own Mike […]
Ad Infinitum presents If You Fall – showing at Bristol Old Vic from 5th April – 15th April 2023. If You Fall – A moving and uplifting exploration of end-of-life care based on real personal testimonies. Directed […]
True Definition – The House That Jack Built returns for another night of banging Rare Grooves, Street Soul, Boogie & Reggae! Deli G, host of the weekly show True Definition on Ujima Radio Saturdays […]
From April, one of Ujima’s longest standing shows returns to the airwaves. We are so excited to welcome back Code of the Streets to the Ujima airwaves. From Saturday 8th April between 8-10pm, check out […]
IC3 – Coming Soon! A Brand new magazine show hosted by 3 comedians, Delano, Omari & Troy….watch this space for more information….
Shaq has been at Supertonic, the coolest Barbers in St Paul’s, Bristol for over 6 years. Sharpening his skills after school and on Saturdays, Shaq has built up a tasty following on Tik Tok with […]
THE CAUSE BRISTOL The Cause Bristol is a community organization formed in 2020 based in the city of Bristol. Made up of a team of like-minded individuals from different backgrounds with various assets, qualities, skills, […]
Ujima Radio’s DJ’s Mum, Lorna Da Angel, has global success with hit single! Mum of Docta Flex, Lorna Da Angel recently released her hit single “Hot Gyal Step Out” and has been played all […]
Harbouring a musical talent? Applications are open to perform at the 2023 Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Harbour Festival is calling out for local talent to perform at this year’s harbourside celebrations The iconic […]
This week on Ramp-Up RADIO we are Not Rampin once again with SLIX DNB Tune in to the mighty Ujima Radio 98fm this Saturday from 10pm – midnight to catch the vibes 2 hours of […]
New focus single from Stormzy’s third #1 album “Need You” featuring Afropop sensation Ayra Starr & rising star tendai to be released on 28th April. Further to achieving the #1 position with his critically acclaimed, third album “This Is What I Mean”’ and offering up a […]
St Paul’s Carnival comes to St Monica Trust A unique outreach project has brought Carnival to residents at a South-Bristol retirement village. Community Elders and pupils from Fairlawn Primary School, joined residents at St Monica […]
SEAN PAUL SELLS OUT SIREN FESTIVAL Siren founder Tom Hoyle joins The Word with Miranda this Friday 21st April between 4-6pm! Siren’s Friday night with global icon Sean Paul has sold out in 10 days […]
Bristol Flyers claimed a clean sweep over the Plymouth City Patriots winning their final regular-season meeting 99-60. Tevin Olison led six Bristol players in double figures with 23 points on 61% shooting, ably supported by […]
Listen up! Or Guess what? Ujima Radio are looking for volunteers of all ages to join our exciting community media hub. Ujima Radio is Bristol’s leading Black arts and media social-enterprise broadcasting 24/7, 365 and […]
True Definition – The House that Jack Built presents: Deli G & Karla Jade Strictly Vinyl Session on Sat 18th March at The Love Inn! Back to the 90’s House session from 10pm to 4am
Ujima Radio celebrates International Women’s Day 2023! The Ujima Sisters takeover the Airwaves on Weds 8th March in homage to women everywhere! Tune in all day for this stellar line up: 8-10am The Rise Up […]
Come to Watershed to see Raine Allen-Miller’s feature directorial debut Rye Lane, a charming take on the modern-day rom-com set in South London. The film is a colourful homage to Peckham and the surrounding areas; […]
Congratulation to Artists in March’s Powerplays! 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 […]
Returning for a weekend of music collaboration and iconic sound, Fabio & Grooverider with The Outlook Orchestra will headline the first night of the 2023 Siren series. Prepare yourself for a spectacle in dance music […]
Bristol’s annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture, St Pauls Carnival, returns this summer to the city’s streets under the theme of Learning from Legends. The 2023 celebration will commence with a series of fringe events […]
Shindig Festival has just announced its line-up for 2023, and it’s the best yet! Now in its ninth year, the festival takes place on 25 to 28 May in the stunning grounds of Dillington Estate […]
Festival season kicks off right here right now: Fatboy Slim, Years & Years, Four Tet and more announced to lead the line up at Love Saves The Day 2023 Bristol’s biggest independent festival is back […]
Check Ujima Radio’s Powerplays for February 2023! Are you an artist based in Bristol or the Southwest? Would you like to have your music selected to play on Ujima Radio? Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 […]
Banksy says he has made T-shirts to “mark the occasion” of the trial of four people accused of pulling down the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol. Ujima Radio were contacted by Banksy to exclusively […]
This week saw the release of the film @iamjudahfilm directed by Bashart Malik. Millions saw Ras Judah’s brutal tasering but he is still seeking justice. This film will ensure that his story cannot be ignored […]
During October, #codeofthestreets radio show is inviting DJ’s to submit mixes to be included on the show to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth. The playlist must be inspiring, conscious, empowering & celebrate #blackexcellence. Email your MP3 clean edit, […]
Ujima Radio – Black History Month 2022 From birth – The Parish of St Mary in Jamaica, to death – Jamaica St, Bristol. Both these places have defined Roy, born Lurel Roy Hackett in 1928. […]
Watershed Celebrate Black History Month on Ujima Radio! Join Writer & Consultant on Race Equality Dr Roger Griffith and Writer & Curator Dr Edson Burton as they discuss Watershed’s Black History Month programme, Afrofuturism, Sidney […]
Ujima’s Living for the Streetz show would LOVE you to share your Coming Out stories! If you are interested in sharing your stories. Please email: moserising@gmail.com You don’t have to give a name. We really […]
On Monday 10th October it is World Mental Health day and at 12pm on Ujima Radio you can hear the NHS Takeover Show dedicated to this day. Winter can be a challenging time – It’s […]
Have you thought about a career in radio or podcasting but just don’t know where to start? Want to learn how to be a great interviewer? Then join Sound Women SW for this series of […]
Producer Shows
Hosted by none other than Dr J – he’s bringing you…. The Greatest Afro-centric tracks on the planet featuring music from the African continent and the African diaspora, featuring Afrobeats – the eclectic sounds of […]