Best J. Bey Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 292: Yasiin Bey Breaks - Jamito - Radio Alhara - Liber[té] Aug 2025 1:00:00

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A selection of Yasiin Bey Breaks. Black Star on tour in November!

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Episode 291: Jamito - Liber[té] on Radio Alhara - July 2025 1:07:14

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Live mix, broadcast Radio Alhara 6 July 2025

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Episode 290: Groovement: DJ Jazzy Jeff [June 2025] 1:59:23

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DJ Jazzy Jeff hits Manchester for the Magnificent House Party, and I warmed up. We caught up in the back later together with the MAG crew plus AnnaOnTheMic. Plus, all new hip hop to jazz and back round again. 1O years ago: https://groovement.co.uk/2015/04/interview-dj-jazzy-jeffs-first-45s-set-for-20-years-rbma-uk-tour-wax-works/…

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Episode 289: Jamito - Liber[té] Radio Alhara / June 2025 1:00:02

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Charif Megarbane - Istintaj (live in Manchester) Fathi Aldiyqz & Sons of Africa Band – Palestine Is My Homeland Werkha & Ríoghnach Connolly - Everyday Darkhouse Family - Heart Of Medina Om Unit - Ascension Mammal Hands - Deep Within Mountains Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange - Radicalise (urself) Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange - Wavy GreenFingu…

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Episode 288: Pan Amsterdam, Abstract Orchestra, Lafayette Stokely, Naomi Kalu, JoeJas, Arshaq Malik / Groovement June 2025 2:44:28

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Special guest Rob Mitchell from Abstract Orchestra talks about their work with Guilty Simpson, Slum Village and more, plus new label Abstract Records. Pan Amsterdam talks new album Confines, dedicated to his dad. Lafayette Stokely is over in the UK for the first time and JoeJas has UK dates too. Naomi Kalu is a powerful new Mancunian singer / songw…

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Episode 287: Gangster Doodles on Groovement / Reform Radio May 2025 2:01:04

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Gangster Doodles talks the completion of his compilation trilogy for All City Records, with contributions from Mr Scruff, Don Leisure and Homeboy Sandman. Plus an hour of new hip hop and jazz from Greg Surmacz, KUTMAH, Harry Shotta x Metrodome, Zola Marcelle, Poppy Daniels, Oddisee, Murs, Nana Benz du Togo, Nadeem Din-Gabisi, Offica and more Harry …

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Episode 286: Rogér Fakhr [Habibi Funk] - Liber[té] May 2025 - Radio Alhara 1:00:00

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Forced to leave Lebanon in his initial wave of creativity, and only now returning to the stage years later following the re-release of his music on the Habibi Funk label, Rogér is on tour with Charif Megarbane - Rogér very kindly took some time out to jump on Liber[té] for Radio Alhara to talk about his history and choose some songs for us. Tickets…

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Episode 285: Groovement: Joe Armon-Jones, Ella Mae Sueref, Homeboy Sandman, Ellen Beth Abdi 2:10:14

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Joe Armon-Jones (Ezra Collective) talks his first LP in six years, All The Quiet (Part 1) - Ella May Sueref talks her eponymous debut solo album on Village Live Records - Homeboy Sandman is in Manchester with guest schwarma reviews from DJ Trumastr and Oddy Gato - Ellen Beth Abdi introduces her two lead singles from her upcoming debut album First b…

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Episode 285: Jamito: Perdóname mamá / Liber[té] on Radio Alhara 59:58

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Newen Afrobeat - Chaltumay Ezra Collective - Ajala Tremor - Caracol Totó La Momposina - La Verdolaga Novalima - La Danza Chancha Via Circuito - Sueño en Paraguay Malphino - Molienda Quantic & Nidia Góngora - E Ye Ye The Garifuna Women's Project - Mérua The Garifuna Collective - Black Catbird Cumbiasound - En Estos Tiempos Peligrosos.... Rio Mira - …

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Episode 284: Groovement ft Mark Ski / March 2025 2:05:18

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Mark Ski celebrates his sophomore album RECLESS with a Groovement deep dive - the LP features the likes of Homeboy Sandman and Guilty Simpson. Sandman drops in briefly to talk his UK tour dates for March and April, plus new music from The Colonel, Kid Acne, Sonnyjim, Chuck Strangers, PremRock, Ella Mae Sueref, Move 78 and more. Angie Stone - I Wish…

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Episode 283: Radio Alhara - Liber[té] / Sleepwalk {March 2025] - A Groovement Show 1:00:00

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New music selected by Jamito. First broadcast on Radio Alhara 2.3.25 Telemachus - The Emerald Buddha Phi-Psonics - Prelude: Expansion Vega Trails - Sleepwalk Tokyo Kaidi Tatham - So Happy Greg Surmacz - Loft Music Nyron Higor - Ciranda Footshooter - Folding (Instrumental) WheelUP - Juggle feat. Abacus Inês Loubet - Quatro de Dezembro Sabrina Malhei…

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Episode 282: Don Leisure - Sain Records, Darkhouse Family / Groovement on Reform Radio 1:18:24

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As the legendary Welsh label Sain Records back catalogue get archived and digitised, Don Leisure of Darkhouse Family reinterprets classic tracks and talks about the influence of Andy Votel, Dom Thomas and Gruff Rhys' Welsh Rare Beat on Finders Keepers. Originally broadcasts 10 February 2025 on Reform Radio. Hosted & produced by Agent J.…

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Episode 281: Victoria Port / Groovement on Reform Radio 41:35

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Victoria Port guests on Groovement to talk with Agent J about her debut EP on First Word Records, Did It Again, reflecting on motherhood and family legacy. Did It Again is available now on vinyl and digital www.victoriaport.bandcamp.com Originally broadcast 10 February 2025 on Reform Radio.

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Episode 280: Radio Alhara / Jamito Liber[té] Feb 2025 1:00:00

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An hour mix of new music from Brother Ali, Om Unit, Kid Acne, Dub Phizix, Rita Donte, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, Don Leisure and more

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Episode 279: What Do You Call It? DJ Dibnah 35:45

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A mix to accompany the book What Do You Call It? From Grassroots to the Golden Era of UK Rap' by David Kane, out now via Velocity Press. velocitypress.uk/product/what-do-you-call-it-book/ “Unravels the complicated calculus between hip-hop and its offshoots (UK garage, grime, drill) against a backdrop of resistance (the Met police’s highly controver…

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Episode 278: Jamito: A Lowkey Mix (Liber[té] on Radio Alhara) 1:00:00

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A retrospective of the vital voice of Lowkey, mixed by Jamito. Liber[té] is broadcast on Radio Alhara monthly. Originally broadcast 5 Jan 2025. -- Lowkey feat Mai Khalil - Iraq2Chile Lowkey feat Mai Khalil - Palestine Will Never Die Lowkey - Everything I Am Lowkey - Alphabet Assassin Lowkey - Goat Flow Lowkey ft Akala & Black The Ripper - I Still B…

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Episode 277: JSWISS - Groovement / Jan 2025 1:43:52

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Fresh off the back of new album You Never Really Know, JSWISS sits in with Agent J of Groovement to talk about the making of the album, collaborations, his family legacy and dearly missed friend, MC and actor, Rowdy. Download the album on Bandcamp now: https://jswiss.bandcamp.com/album/you-never-really-know --- JSWISS - Everything You Need JSWISS f…

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Episode 276: Violeta Parra x Victor Jara / Radio Alhara - Liber[té] 1:00:00

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An hour of Chilean folk from Violeta y Victor - love and resistance. Selection by Jamito aka Jamie Groovement. First broadcast on Radio Alhara 1 Dec 2024.

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Episode 275: Sparkz & Pitch 92 [High Focus Records] / Groovement 55:37

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The Manchester duo celebrate Full Circle, their debut album for HIgh Focus Records. Having met at Manchester hip hop event In The Loop, the pair worked together in The Mouse Outfit before finding their own paths, Now, they return - older, but wiser. More info and pre-order the album: https://groovement.co.uk/2024/11/fullcircle/…

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Episode 274: Lebanon 80s / Radio Alhara / Liber[te} 1:00:00

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First broadcast on Radio Alhara 3 Nov 2024. Mixed by Jamito.

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Episode 273: Vice Beats: J Dilla Groovement Mix 21:18

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9 November sees the return of An Afternoon Of Dilla at Brix in London. Featuring live performances, DJ sets, beat sets, a Dilla beat cypher plus exclusive merch and competitions, this is an official fundraising event for the James Dewitt Yancey Foundation, the charity established by Ma Dukes. All money raised from the event will be donated to the c…

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Episode 272: WatchDeez: Love [This] Season - A Mix For Groovement 1:06:07

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An autumnal RnB selection from choice selector WatchDeez. https://www.instagram.com/watchdeez/ Featuring Marsiell, Jon B, Kuartz, Jill Scott, Alexander O'Neal, Maeta, Jade, Maxwell, Mint Condition, Mobb Deep, Terri Walker, Muni Long, Tsana, Zhané and Silk.

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Episode 271: Groovement: Reform Radio Oct 2024 ft Vice Beats and WatchDeez 2:05:02

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Agent J plays music from The Pro Teens, Greenfinguz and Angry Blackmen plus two guest mixes: Vice Beats' Dilla tribute ahead of An Afternoon Of Dilla on Nov 9 in London, plus a super soulful mix from WatchDeez with his Love (This) Season selection.

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Episode 270: Fliptrix & Trackstar The DJ - Groovement [Reform Radio, Sep 2024] 2:01:47

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Agent J catches up with Trackstar The DJ (Run The Jewels) about his recent tour with Killer Mike, plus High Focus Records boss Fliptrix opens up about the personal inspirations behind new album Dragonfly. Plus new music from Vice Beats, Sly5thAve remixed by Jamz Supernova and Sam Interface, The O'My's, Spectacular Diagnostics and Mulatu Astatke wit…

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Choosing AR 103 with Dr. Karama Neal: Shamim Okolloh's Journey from Nairobi to Little Rock 55:25

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Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. In this episode, Dr. Neal talks to Shamim Okolloh. Shamim was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and came to the U.S. at age 19 for college. Unsure about staying or returning home, she moved to Little Rock to attend the Clinton School of Public Service. She fell i…

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Episode 269: Jaubi - Liber[te] Radio Alhara with Jamito / Sep 2024 59:59

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An in-depth chat with Jaubi before the release of their second LP, A Sound Heart (out 6 Sep), with cofounder and sarangi master Zohaib Hassan Khan. Zohaib is a 7th generation sarangi maestro and one of only 5 professional sarangi players left in Pakistan practicing this ancient art form. Today he talks about his family legacy, the dying art form of…

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Episode 268: Pataka Boys - Groovement on Reform Radio, Aug 2024 2:00:00

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Thugs From Amritsar is the debut album from Pataka Boys, aka PAV4N, Sonnyjim and Kartik. We get some insight into the project from PAV4N and producer Kartik plus talk about music, identity and Indian hip hop. Private Joy - All Eyes On You Tara Lilly - Breathe Now Jaubi - Chandrakauns JWISS - Make Space feat. Demi Grace Matt Wilde, [ K S R ] - When …

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Episode 267: DAM MIX by Jamito / Radio Alhara – Liber[té] Aug 2024 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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An hour of pioneering Palestinian hip hop crew DAM, mixed by Jamito.

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Episode 266: Private Joy: Groovement on Reform Radio [July 2024] 2:00:22

1y ago2:00:22

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Just back from Worldwide Festival, Private Joy sits in with Jamie Groovement to talk her new EP Desire! on Rhythm Section, Manchester street soul, the festival performance of Jimetta Rose and the Voices of Creation and more. Plus new hip hop, soul and more from Om Unit, Essa and Pitch 92, Ruby Wood x Vice Beats, Pataka Boys, Multiverse 3 and more.…

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Episode 265: Edd Mystery - Nocturnes Pt 2 [A Groovement Mix] 59:30

1y ago59:30

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edd mystery - nocturnes pt. II Nocturnal soul music for nightfall wanderlust. Twisted r&b & neo trip-hop. Mixed at home on my Technics. Inspired by the transition from dusk to darkness. 70-83 bpm. trip-hop, r&b, soul, hip-hop, synth-pop Tracklist: cktrl - zero Dijit - Schi Summer Walker - Hardlife Dijit - Loli Anna Butters - Doo Wop Natural Wonder …

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Choosing AR 102 with Dr. Karama Neal: California native Jean Block builds a life in Arkansas 59:35

1y ago59:35

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Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. In this episode, Dr. Neal talks to Jean Block, the CEO of the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority. We hope these conversations inspire you to learn more about professional, educational, social and other opportunities in Arkansas, and soon, choose Ar…

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Episode 264: Liber[té] ft Conjunto Papa Upa - Radio Alhara 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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Alex Figueira of Conjunto Papa Upa drops in to discuss three tracks from new LP Fruta Madura, buy that here https://musicwithsoul.bandcamp.com/album/fruta-madura Plus music from Samrai, GreenFinguz, ali dada, Laiz & The New Love Experience, Momo,, Ayom, Africa Negra, Meridian Brothers, Ferkat Al-Ard and Farouz. More: www.groovement.co.uk/alhara RHY…

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Choosing AR 101 with Dr. Karama Neal: Welcome Home, Samantha Evans 45:56

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Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. We want to help you make the Natural State your natural choice. On today's episode, we talk to Samantha Evans about what brought her back to her home state after living away for many years. We hope these conversations inspire you to learn more about pro…

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Episode 263: NightjaR, Jamie Finlay, Mungos Hi Fi, GreenFinguz (Reform Radio July 2024) 2:00:00

1y ago2:00:00

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*NightjaR - Jimi Goodwin from Doves talks his debut hip hop album, recorded live at Wax And Beans record shop in Bury. *Jamie Finlay talks new LP Sun Dogs - 'a unique blend of electric soul, spiritual jazz and psychedelia. A deeply layered and personal album that explores themes of love, loss, grief, and finding strength through turbulent times'. *…

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Episode 262: Edd Mystery - Nocturnes Pt 1 [A Groovement Mix] 59:30

1y ago59:30

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Nocturnes Pt 1 mixed by Edd Mystery Nocturnal soul music for nightfall wanderlust. Twisted r&b & neo trip-hop. Mixed at home on my Technics. Inspired by the transition from dusk to darkness.55-69 bpm

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Introducing "Choosing Arkansas" with Dr. Karama Neal 44:06

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Dr. Karama Neal, principal of Neal Firm, aspires to help Arkansas achieve its full potential as a place where Black people can thrive. Achieving this potential requires not only the engagement of current Black Arkansans but also the economic, social, and political involvement of Black people with ties to the state — whether it's through kinship, fr…

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Episode 261: Stereo Master: A Groovement Mix 59:52

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Hailing from Birmingham, this mix has been put together by the taste maker Eugene Carbado, aka Stereo Master. This mix traverses through various sonic landscapes, including Disco, Italo-Disco, Funk, and all the way through to Afro fused house. https://linktr.ee/stereo_master

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Growing Together Part 2 of 2: Urban Farmers Cultivating Community in Little Rock | Gabriyel El-Bey and Laverne Davis 17:36

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This is part two of our dive into urban agriculture. We’re talking about how Black farmers and growers are creating solutions to the lack of healthy food options in their communities. Be sure to listen to Episode 41 with Leroi Emerson, who serves on the board for Urban Patchwork. In this episode, we’re talking to Gabriyel El-Bey, the owner and oper…

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Episode 260: Brainstory, Homeboy Sandman, Luke Warmth, Piqass0 - Groovement on Reform Radio, June 2024 2:00:00

1y ago2:00:00

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Agent J here... I caught up with Brainstory in Manchester's Blues Kitchen where they hit the stage with Lady Wray. Homeboy Sandman and I chat in front of an audience at Wax and Beans record store in Bury, with Luke Warmth also in attendance, who's worked with Sand for the last couple of years. Manchester artist Piqass0 I first heard last year, then…

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Growing Together Part 1 of 2: Urban Farmers Cultivating Community in Little Rock | LeRoi Emerson 33:56

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This two-part episode of the Blackbelt podcast explores how Urban Patchwork, a Little Rock-based nonprofit network of farmers and backyard gardeners, aims to build a sustainable local food economy and promote interdependence among residents. In part one, we hear from LeRoi Emerson, a board member for Urban Patchwork. He joins host Adena White to ta…

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Brené. Beyoncé. Belonging. 18:17

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We're back in the saddle! In this episode, Adena and Kara discuss the relaunch of Blackbelt Voices as a platform for authentic storytelling. After completing a Social Impact Storytelling program at Georgetown University and a fellowship with Solutions Journalism Network, Adena has come back with fresh ideas of how Blackbelt Voices can emphasize the…

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Episode 259: Brother Ali - Liber[té] [Radio Alhara, May 2024] 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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Brother Ali sits down with Jamito (aka Jamie Groovement) for the first interview about new album Love And Peace, food, family, his time in Gambia, and the censorship experienced while launching Love And Peace with unJUST. Head to www.brotherali.com for more...

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Episode 258: Sly5thAve - Groovement [Reform Radio, April 2024] 2:00:00

1+ y ago2:00:00

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Sly5thAve joins Agent J to talk B+, Sly’s new LP Liberation on Tru Thoughts, musicians on the album, meeting Dre, his time with Prince and the passing of Casey Benjamin - plus a world premiere from JSWISS and music from Silent Knight, Analog Africa's new Congo Funk LP, Yaya Bey, Bryony Jarman-Pinto, KING, Robert Glasper, Kassa Overall and Jamie Fin…

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Episode 257: Groovement / Reform Radio Feb 2024 2:11:26

1+ y ago2:11:26

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Agent J takes you through new music from Fatima, Kid Acne, Ana Tijoux, Samrai, Cassie Kinoshi's seed, Ibibio Sound Machine, Jlin and more. Hip hop, jazz, beats. J Dilla - Time (The Donut Of The Heart) Jaubi - Time (The Donut Of The Heart) Koralle ft Illa J - New Levels Essa - What Eye See, Pt 2 (ft Devise) DJ Harrison - You Were Too Good To Be True…

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Episode 256: To The People Of Gaza / Liber[té] Radio Alhara Oct 2023 1:00:00

2y ago1:00:00

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Thank you for your voicemails of hope to the people of Gaza. This episode is those, with music. various contributors – voice messages 25-29.10.23 lone – coming into being and passing away om unit – the silence (instrumental dub mix) raheel khan – a rock to bullet proof intention* mr scruff – innocent* iceboy violet – mothpocket* zoir – morning surf…

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Episode 255: Groovement ft Agbeko / Reform Radio Oct 2023 2:00:00

2y ago2:00:00

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Agent J hosts new music from Homeboy Sandman, Danny Brown, Lone, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Black Josh, Daudi Matsiko and more. Special guest Jamie from Agbeko previews new album There Must Be Another Way and picks new music from Mali Hayes and Caitlin LM. Intro by Homeboy Sandman. Homeboy Sandman - Ignoring Sh*t (feat. Shad) Special Feelings - Kin…

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Episode 254: Erin Buku x Groovement [Reform Radio Sep 2023] 2:00:00

2y ago2:00:00

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Agent J has special guest Erin Buku talking about her latest single The Way and her label Inner Tribe Records, based in Adelaide. There's also new music from Matthew Halsall, Wiki, Caveman, Les Mamans du Congo, Mito y Comadre, Kramer, Bastien Keb, JSWISS, Fielded and lots more. https://innertriberecords.bandcamp.com/…

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Episode 253: BBC6Music Hip Hop Forever: Agent J Millennium Buggin' Out / The Huey Show Block Party 26:50

2y ago26:50

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Jamie Groovement aka Agent J, Millennium Buggin' Out with a turn of the century hip hop mix. J co-produces the Huey Show Presents: The Hip Hop Mixtape which you can find on BBC Sounds. Here he shows you what you've been missing. First broadcast BBC 6Music Sat, 5 Aug 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001p81x…

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Episode 252: Groovement: Jimetta Rose, Gaby Hernandez, BluRum13 and Ras G 2:00:00

2y ago2:00:00

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This episode I was honoured to be joined by Jimetta Rose, who talks about her choir The Voices Of Creation. I talk to Gaby Hernandez, solo artist and member of The Voices Of Creation, about her Chilean heritage. We hark back to Ras G, friend of Jimetta, with an archive chat from 2009. Finally, we head to Zanzibar to catch up with BluRum 13 about hi…

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Episode 251: Liber[té] - Nalca - Radio AlHara July 2023 58:31

2y ago58:31

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Image: Isilda Del Carmen Lang being filmed talking about her nalca plant, July 2021, for Chileans Of The North film. an hour of energy. -- KonKoma - Sibashaya Woza (Chico Mann Remix) Marcos Valle - Besteiras De Amor (Jazzanova Remix) Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou - Minkou E So Non Main Pigeon - War (Jam) Womack & Womack - Teardrops MJ Cole - Sin…

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