In our continued discussion of Small Axe with Rachel Osbourne of Julie Mango TV, we dive deeply into the Lover’s Rock episode. We discuss the nostalgic influences of our adolescent year witnessing similar events, discuss the Lover’s Rock genre and its growth, important scenes in the series and of course the iconic Janet Kay’s Silly Games. RESOURCE Mentioned: Caribbean … [Read more...] about Small Axe Pt. 2 with Rachel Osbourne – Lover’s Rock Episode
S&V Podcast Ep. 76 – Small Axe Pt. 1 with Rachel Osbourne
Small Axe is a British anthology film series, created and directed by Steve McQueen. The anthology consists of five films that tell distinct stories about the lives of West Indian immigrants in London from the 1960s to the 1980s. The series premiered at Cannes film, got picked up by BBC and then Amazon. I’m joined by Rachel Osbourne of Julie Mango TV to discuss … [Read more...] about S&V Podcast Ep. 76 – Small Axe Pt. 1 with Rachel Osbourne
S&V Podcast Ep. 75 – Catch Up on Current Events
In this episode I highlight a few things happening in the world right now. The La Soufrière volcano eruption on the main island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, DMX passing away on April 9, recap Notorious B.I.G Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell documentary on Netflix, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness vs. the music industry, Jo Mersa Marley virtual listening for his … [Read more...] about S&V Podcast Ep. 75 – Catch Up on Current Events
S&V Podcast Ep. 74: Kabaka Pyramid Melody of Reggae with the Lyricism of Hip-Hop
Kabaka Pyramid is a talented Jamaican lyricist, blending Reggae, Dancehall and Hip-Hop influences to create music that inspires with songs like “Believe”, “Ready” and “Babylon Fallin” he also has. Exploring powerful messages with a rebellious tone with a quality sound that is celebrated by many. Coming off the recent release of his mixtape Immaculate (listen below) and gearing … [Read more...] about S&V Podcast Ep. 74: Kabaka Pyramid Melody of Reggae with the Lyricism of Hip-Hop
S&V Podcast Ep. 73-VP Records’ Miss Pat: Her Reggae Music Journey
Patricia Chin, affectionately known as Miss Pat to just about everyone, is the co-founder of VP Records with her late husband Vincent. VP Records is an independent Caribbean music record label, with music distribution and retail arms of the business. In this episode, Miss Pat shares parts of her musical journey, her impact on the music business, and her making moves in a … [Read more...] about S&V Podcast Ep. 73-VP Records’ Miss Pat: Her Reggae Music Journey