Lol Gellor of NCC joins hands with JOIN HANDS Youth Association and finds out what there up to, especially their upcoming event on June 20th6pm -11.30pm at the DidsburyCentre in East Ham.
With the sterling support of the Wombles– Newham Community Recycling.
Join Hands meets every Friday evening for the benefit of local young interested in music, dance and homework – yes homework.
Lol interviews three members of the team, including one of the youth members, to find out all about this fine example of a charitable initiative in the local community. What’s the link with the Gambia – listen here and find out. Better still get on down to the Didsbury Centre Saturday 20th June 2009 for a fundraising event for this laudable project – music,dance, drama and some African and English food.
Mary Wust - NCC’s American Intern hosted her first live music guest, Newham resident - Daryl Holley of Branded No.1 fame, who it has to be said may have been a little, as they say euphemistically in the media, tired and emotional - though he was actually quite lively and jolly - if not always entirely coherent.
So a good test for Mary who passes with flying colours, and a warning to all young ladies who come into contact with musicians with a taste for the devils brew.
That said Daryl gives quite a nice performance of a song in part one and part two - prior to his new album launch on April 15th
Mary Wust - NCC’s American Intern hosted her first live music guest, Newham resident - Daryl Holley of Branded No.1 fame, who it has to be said may have been a little, as they say euphemistically in the media, tired and emotional - though he was actually quite lively and jolly - if not always entirely coherent.
So a good test for Mary who passes with flying colours, and a warning to all young ladies who come into contact with musicians with a taste for the devils brew.
That said Daryl gives quite a nice performance of a song in part one and part two - prior to his new album launch on April 15th
Amongst the first guests on NCC launch day were Alyas and B Dot. Interviewed by Lol Gellor they talked a little of their involvement with I LIke It Productions a member of the Number 1 Centre family.
Lol even managed to twist their arms and got them to give a little acapella taste of what will be coming soon.
Two young men on a positive tip as they say - proving as we know at NCC that with a little support and encouragment there is a wealth of talent ready to take to the netwaves depicting a very different picture to the media stereotype so often portrayed elsewhere.
So big up Ak and B Dot - remember where you saw and heard them first.
NCC Newham Community Channel - where every voice counts
Gorgeous Sound Radio reportersAmy and Susan were back with our friends at the Commonwealth Secretariat at the stunning Marlborough House in London, allegedly on the pretext of endorsing celebrations for “60 years of Human Rights”.It is also fair to say their enthusiasm for the mission was clearly enhanced at the promise of close proximity to fit men and women in grass skirts. Yes those wonderful Polynesian dancers our friends from a previous Sound Radio visit, were amongst a diverse and wonderful array of talent from all corners of the globe.
In amongst the interviews with artistes and commonwealth representatives catch Amy and Susan – almost speechless (almost!) as some young ladies clearly impress our dynamic duo with their grasp and respect for the progress of Human Rights over the last sixty years.
At Sound Radio we’ve said it before - it’s not all guns and knives when it comes to young people in London- well done Amy and Susan forcapturing a really rather touching moment -and well done for behaving yourselves with the Polynesian dancers (no complaints at time of going to press).
Amy gives those really rather splendid Canadians the once over
After a trip to Vancouver, London girl Amy meets Canadian rockers at this years Canada Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square. Did the London Canadians turn out to be as nice as the real ones??
The running theme was me telling them how nice they all were!
And do you know what - they were!
It was actually a bit scary, they were too nice. Are there any nasty Canadians?
No it’s not a Chuck D named artist in a singular manifestation it is a singing competition for 11-19 year olds in Newham .
Whilst most young seem to be perpetually characterised as feral, knife wielding, hooded, ganged up thugs – the latest addition to the post code inclusive Sound Radio love posse – Amy Redmond and Susan Okereke (rolling as hardcore street persona “Amy and Susan”)- report from Heat One of this positive youth competition.
Both feared and respected on the streets ahem! these broadcast broads “Mucho Respect –Amy and Susan” (T shirts coming soon) will also be actingas judges at the final – The Mayors Town Show on 12 July 3pm at the Music and Dance Stage.
So fix up and look sharp you at the back! – get on down to the final - who knows you may be witness to the future of music as we know it- at least in Newham!
This year sees the 30th Anniversary of the Rock Against Racism carnival in Victoria Park that had bands like The Clash, X-Ray Spex and Tom Robinson appearing. To mark the event and to highlight the continuing fight against racism, the Love Music Hate Racism Carnival saw some of the performers from the 1978 event appear on stage with some of today’s top acts.
Sound Radio reporter Pete Day went down to the carnival and met up with the fans, some of whom attended the original festival, whilst others -rather alarmingly - weren’t even born in 1978. He also caught up with Rock Against Racism veteran Jerry Dammers from the Specials, as well as a more contemporary artist, R&B star, Jay Sean.
Busy Sound Radio reporter Jess Drummond, having interviewed the Secretary-General and Chicago House pioneer and all round Diva,Kym Mazelle at the Commonwealth“ComCelebrate” event in London, then beat a path to Kofi Karikari the highly regarded and musically travelled percussion expert.
Kofi with a CV that includes more names than we have space for here, was more than happy to talk drums with, it must be said a bit of a percussion nut, Jess. So this pod cast is essential listening for any one with an interest in the subject of percussion!
With accompanying musicians Kofi Karikari entertained an enthralled Marlborough House audience, an audience clearly appreciative of the diverse range of music and dance on display. . Yes Jess anotherSound Radio exclusive.
Sound Radio intern DJ “E” has done it again! In this show she gives all the listeners a taste of some upcoming rappers from back home in Boston, Massachusetts. Get to know all of these artists and find out more about them by listening to this show. She takes it to another level and gives you the chance to listen to her one on one interview with them all the way from here in London.
Part 3: G-Eyez
Make sure you tune into some of their hottest tracks from back home and most importantly find out what they want you to get from their music! See how these young rappers and upcoming artists are trying to make their way into the industry and give them some feedback about what you think of their music. DJ “E” knows all of these upcoming artists and wants YOU to get to know them too! Tune in and feel free to show some love London, DJ “E” introduces all of these artists to YOU and hopes you enjoy the show!
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