Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for December Powerplays! Support and follow them online, their socials at end of page.
In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below:
Are you an artist based in Bristol or the Southwest? Would you like to have your music selected to play on Ujima Radio?
Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in Bristol & Southwest which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts. If you are an artist based in the Southwest you could have your track featured. All you have to do is send your track on MP3 making sure lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let you know.
Email:
Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays“.
Good luck and keep listening to hear if your track gets selected!
Artists Instagrams:
@milk_hemmy
@Naides_Music
@0neWay_UK
@maartelupdate
@uri.green @yam_bananarecords @yam_bananastudio
@kilaze_amillionmindz
@markeeledge
@krushlanding
@whiskexmp_thecadencekid
@b3njimusic
@missmaryinthemirror
@hzlb_official @phonoltd @Thealovexx @sidechainbob & @2flystudios
@andyhendersonuk
@rl_mastering
@midpackrider
Following the sudden loss of our veteran and very valued presenter Asher (Michael) Thaxter, all of us at Ujima Radio would like to extend our deepest condolences to Asher’s friends and family.
His shows were greatly enjoyed by all the Bristol community and those that listened further afield. Asher played an important role in the radio station for the last 15 years, as well as training radio skills to new presenters. We are all still reeling from his sudden departure and continue to carry out a range of tributes on air, social media and in person. Ujima Radio broadcast a programme in tribute to Asher on 11th November.This show can be listed back from this link: Ujima Radio – Code of the Streets – DJ Style at Ujima Radio (https://shorturl.at/nzHLS)
One of the things that we would also like to support is to ensure that our beloved Brother receives the best celebration of his life in ways that would be pleasing to him and his loved ones.
Many of us know his tastes in music, his lifestyle, sense of humour, his values and the greatly humble character that he was, and we sorely miss.
With the funds raised we wish to support the family financially with the funeral and associated costs.
So, with the blessing of his family, we would like to contribute to honouring this remarkable person with a collection and we invite you to contribute to ensuring that the legacy of Asher is never ending and befitting of his beautiful spirit.
Please support by contributing whatever you’re able to give.
Thank you
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ashers-tribute
Tickets available from:
Admission on the door will be more, priority will be given to ticket holders on the night. Free Caribbean Buffet available on arrival between 8-9pm, on a first come serve basis, food on sale on night from Supreme Kitchen
During the night we will be hosting a raffle draw, with all the proceeds from the ticket sales going towards O.S.C.A.R (Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Research) Bristol, which is a voluntary organisation and registered charity. Its primary role is to improve the quality of health and well-being for individuals and families living with Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia.
#boxingnight #soul #reggae #raregrooves
#rnb #oldschool #bristol #festiveholidays
Ujima Radio are proud to announce we will be broadcasting live from the Bristol Beacon House Warming on Sat 2nd Dec!
After a huge transformation, Bristol Beacon are celebrating their reopening, with a huge FREE day-to-night party, created by Bristol, for Bristol and we will be there to capture it all!
Come and join Ujima Radio at The House Warming which will showcase the colourful spectrum of Bristol’s creative community. With over 60 acts, from grassroots groups to well-known faces, there’s something for everyone.
Every corner of Bristol Beacon will come alive with performances, to celebrate its rebirth with light, sound and of course, music.
Curious? Now is your chance to have a snoop around every room in the house:
Beacon Hall – the largest performance space will be buzzing all day with pop, jazz, funk, orchestral, mass singing and DJs with a few surprises thrown in too!
Lantern Hall – Space to dance with the stage set for Bristol’s alternative scene, local legends and community voices.
Cellars – Head underground into our new intimate Weston Stage, with a daytime youth takeover, and a night of emerging acts, grime, rap, pop and R&B.
Bridgehouse – Explore all five floors of the foyer space, with kids activities, poetry, dance, DJs and music of all genres around every corner.
Like all good housewarming parties, everyone is welcome: friends and neighbours, old and new.
The doors are open, so come along – dig out your sequins, grab your dancing shoes, we’d love to see you their for a massive Bristol party to remember.
Presented by Bristol Beacon.
Opening celebration event with performances across various stages and spaces at Bristol Beacon.
Make sure book your place and let Bristol Beacon know you’re coming! RSVP via their website, and you will be updated with the latest line-up announcements, stage times and everything you need to know about The Housewarming.
Book using this link:
https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/the-housewarming/
Suitable for all ages.
#bristol #bristolunitedkingdom
Thank you to you and your colleagues for honouring Asher’s memory by your programmes and the tributes being broadcast.
In addition to his well-known work in Bristol and with Ujima Radio, Asher was a much loved and respected soul in Weston-super-Mare, where he lived.
He became a member of Race Equality North Somerset and supported us with our promotion of Black History Month North Somerset events. He was also a founding member of Ago Ame, the local social group for the local African and Caribbean community.
Asher was always excited about being with people that acknowledged and celebrated Black culture which is why he supported Ujima Radio and loved being in Bristol and going down to London when he could. He was always helpful and introduced people he knew from groups such Ujima Radio, the Rastafarian community and others.
He was also a very keen and enthusiastic photographer and would wake up early to be able to take pictures at dawn, whether of the sky, the countryside or of the sea. He loved being near the sea. He also loved being able to cycle and his bike was his pride and joy. He enjoyed cycling on his own, but sometimes with friends, touring the local countryside around Weston-super-Mare. It was with his bike that, rain or shine, he would travel from Weston up to Bristol to do his show, returning late at night, energised from the adrenalin of his show and the people he had met.
He was so helpful and supportive to so many people, and we were looking forward to him DJ-ing for our closing Black History Month North Somerset event on 31st October. Unfortunately he was too unwell to attend. Later, two of his many friends – Yvonne and Patrick – went to his home and found that he had passed away. As one can imagine, this was a terrible shock to us all – as we knew it would be for everyone who knew him.
Our thanks to Yvonne, a close friend of Asher’s, as well as a Trustee of Race Equality North Somerset, for contacting his family, Ujima Radio and other groups, which is such a painful and difficult thing to have to do.
We would like to take this opportunity to formally express our condolences to his family and we wish to sympathise with his many close friends and colleagues as well as all who knew him or listened to his shows.
Thank you again to all at Ujima Radio for acknowledging and honouring this talented but humble gentleman who made such a positive impact in his inimitable way.
May He Rest In Power and Rest In Peace.
Audio version of Tribute from RENS:
Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for November Powerplays! Support and follow them online, their socials at end of page.
In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below:
Are you an artist based in Bristol or the Southwest? Would you like to have your music selected to play on Ujima Radio?
Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in Bristol & Southwest which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts. If you are an artist based in the Southwest you could have your track featured. All you have to do is send your track on MP3 making sure lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let you know.
Email:
Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays“.
Good luck and keep listening to hear if your track gets selected!
Artists Instagrams:
@Glimmerbsl
@miss.ellz
@krazywordlife
@kinglouisx16
@omega_nebula_dub
@krantzofficial
@k_ners
@hembzofficial @nickoblast_dawklawd
@blackstate_ja
@djshella876
One of the Ujima Radio family are undertaking an incredible feat of endurance to raise money for 3 incredibly important charities!
Phred says:
“At the forefront of this initiative is the Grand Appeal, the charity for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Having experienced the remarkable impact of their work firsthand, I am deeply committed to supporting their mission. Lily, my youngest daughter, fell ill just before her 6th birthday, and our family found itself in the unexpected position of needing the services of Bristol Children’s Hospital.
This experience was a rollercoaster of emotions, and during those challenging times, the Grand Appeal provided immeasurable support not only to Lily but also to our entire family. Witnessing their dedication to easing the burden on families and the exceptional care they provide, I am compelled to raise both awareness and funds to ensure their vital work continues.
Additionally, my affiliation with the Rotary Club has introduced me to a group of individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. Through the Rotary Club of Portishead, I was connected with Paul Darling, who learned about my journey of recovery from COVID-19. My transition was helped by my healthier lifestyle after a heart attack 8 year’s previously due to so called hereditary heath conditions! This allowed me to complete a 10km trail run, during which I raised £600 for local food banks. The Rotary Club’s commitment to local and global communities resonates deeply with me, and their unwavering support has been instrumental in my journey. So I’m trying to show others across the region what they do and hopefully this challenge will attract a younger member to all the clubs involved which include Rotary Clubs in Bristol, Portishead, Truro and St Ives. Furthermore, Birdwell School holds a special place in my heart as it is where my daughters, Lily and Daisy, attended. When Lily’s illness challenged our family, Birdwell School became a pillar of support, demonstrating the incredible strength of community bonds. Aligning perfectly with our vision for healthier living and communal care, I am determined to contribute to the school’s mission. My conviction is that individual well-being forms the foundation for strong families, resilient healthcare systems, and ultimately, a harmonious global community. This event symbolizes the significance of personal triumphs over adversity and the collective strength of united communities. This challenge is not only to promote healthier living but also raise funds and awareness for the Grand Appeal and raise with funding with Rieki therapy plus say a big thank you to Birdwell School and raise funds for an all-weather surface for their Sports Playground.”
The links are as follows:
Grand appeal:
Birdwell:
https://www.justgiving.com/
The Cornish coastline
Trevose Head to Lands End
3 stunning days
#votwo
#votwoatlanticcoastchallenge #supportcrew #beachhopping #cornwallcoast
