Written for The British Blacklist 17 July 2013: http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/shakara-views-omar-the-man-album/ If ever there was a Godfather of UK Soul, few would deny the right of Omar Lye-Fook to hold the title. In fact the biggest contention is likely to be that “soul” is too limiting a term to define the music range of this undisputed legend. Since 1991, Omar has …
The reported killing of soldier Lee Rigby has sent shockwaves throughout Britain for the past week. Since then, the images of Michael Adebolajo & Micheal Adebowale have been plastered all over our TV screens and newspapers as the prime suspects. While much confusion initially surrounded the details of the incident, the reportage immediately centred on …
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For www.thebritishblacklist.com – http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/untold-stories-uk-premier-adopted-id-shakarabks/ The 9th annual Images of Black Women (IBW) Film Festival takes place this May. Every year IBW has brought our attention to an array of films that challenge our perceptions and shed light on historical and contemporary stories of Black Women, often overlooked in today’s world. Certainly one of the most intriguing …
For www.thebritishblacklist.com http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/shakara-speaks-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shakara-speaks-it The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards have come under fire by a number of Black TV presenters. Most prominently, Lenny Henry & Reggie Yates have recently seen fit to be most vocal, seemingly inspired by the lack of awardees of the darker hue among recipients at this years ceremony. After condemning the lorded …
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For www.thebritishblacklist.com 08.05.13: http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/british-black-music-lost-its-political-voice/ Afrikan people have always blurred the lines between art and politics. In fact, culturally speaking, as far as Afrikans are concerned it would be true to say that the existence of a line between the two would be a rare absurdity. From Medu Neter (Misnomered “hieroglyphics”) to traditional textiles, from ancient griots …
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For www.thebritishblacklist.com 24.04.13: http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/shakara-speaks-it-cipher-j-e-w-e-l-s-secret-money-manual/ All roads lead to Rich Mix in Bethnal Green, on Thurs 25th April as notable Hip-Hop artist Cipher J.E.W.E.L.S host the London Seminar Launch of his book ‘The Secret Money Manual: Practical strategies for building and maintaining wealth for the Hip Hop generation.’ Cipher Jewels is deservedly well known as founding member of …
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“I come from a tradition of Women Maroons, who didn’t just try to escape from oppression but who were totally – mind, body and spirit committed to resisting and WINNING.” – Assata Shakur By now many will be aware that Mama Assata Olugbala Shakur has been added to the FBI’s “Top 10 Most Wanted Terrorist …
“I come from a tradition of Women Maroons, who didn’t just try to escape from oppression but who were totally – mind, body and spirit committed to resisting and WINNING.” – Assata Shakur By now many will be aware that Mama Assata Olugbala Shakurhas been added to the FBI’s “Top 10 Most Wanted Terrorist List”. Being the first …
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For The British Blacklist 02.04.13: http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/buff-spring-season-stephen-lawrence-screening-genesis-cinema-thursda-4th-april/ The British Urban Film Festival (BUFF) gets under way on 4th April with a screening of the “The Murder Of Stephen Lawrence”. Directed by Paul Greengrass ( Bourne Supremacy), the film enlists the talents Black UK Stalwarts Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Hugh Quarshie as well as Ashley Walters in providing a unique window into the trials of a grieving family …
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