A long way from the block
A long way from the block
Latest Episodes
Ep. 131-Dance floors are sacred spaces-my conversation with Charlie Dark
London based DJ, producer, poet and cultural force Charlie Dark has spent decades shaping the sound and spirit of UK underground culture. A founding member of Attica Blues, his journey began in the early 1990s at the intersection of hip hop, ja...
Ep. 130-Darling Revolutionary-my conversation with Sascha Akhtar
In this episode I sat down with the London based poet, author, editor, educator & activist to discuss her journey as an artist. Born in Pakistan, she earned a BA in Liberal Arts from Bennington College, where she studied writing, photograph...
Ep. 129-A true hip-hop head-my conversation with Jonzi D
In my latest episode I sat down with Jonzi D, he is the foremost advocate for hip hop who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip hop dance and theatre scene over the last two decades.Since founding B...
Ep. 128-Divine principles-my conversation with Xhosa Cole
Critically acclaimed saxophonist, flautist and composer, Xhosa Cole is an embodiment of the success of numerous community outreach arts programmes in Birmingham, UK. Holding his spirituality at the center of his creative practice, Cole has been...
Ep. 127-Traveling Shoes-my conversation with Tongo Eisen-Martin
In my second interview with Tongo Eisen-Martin, former Poet Laureate of San Francisco. We sat down to discuss his latest project "Traveling Shoes" which features composer Damani Rhodes and vocalist Vadia.