Reggae music and spirituality go hand-in-hand. The music has always been a source of storytelling, inspiration and motivation; which contributes to its mass appeal of a global audience. While “Good Vibes Only” is a great hashtag on social media, it’s real foundation is rooted in the admiration of the simplistic, laid back connection Reggae has on the world by the experience … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 82 – Spirituality & Reggae Podcast
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 81 – Michael B. Jordan and J’ouvert Rum
On Juneteenth actor Michael B. Jordan launched his new rum, J’ouvert. Caribbeans had a field day debating whether or not he should have named his rum J’ouvert with no visible connection to the cultural tradition originating in Trinidad & Tobago, and celebrated across the Caribbean and other countries in lieu of pre-carnival festivities. Some people were calling it cultural … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 81 – Michael B. Jordan and J’ouvert Rum
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 79 – The Most Hated Number in Dancehall..#2 (Part 1)
In this episode I’m joined by the dynamic duo of the Stush an’ Bush podcast, Khadieme and Robert, as we explore the complicated relationship between Dancehall and the LGBTQ+ Community. This isn’t an episode attacking the genre or they lyrics, it rather and exploration and thought starter on how the music, specifically the reference to #2 being associated with gay male … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 79 – The Most Hated Number in Dancehall..#2 (Part 1)
Small Axe Pt. 2 with Rachel Osbourne – Lover’s Rock Episode
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