ShakaRa Speaks On It: Why Wont They Bring Back The Real McCoy?
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ShakaRa Speaks On it Review of Ty’s ‘Kick, Snare & an Idea’ EP Launch @ Jazz Cafe
Written for The British Blacklist 12.03.13: http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/shakara-speak/ TY “Kick, Snare & an Idea” EP Launch On Wednesday the 10 April 2013, Jazz Cafe played host to the EP Launch of “Kick Snare & an Idea” the latest offering from Legend of UK Hip-Hop – TY! Having not performed at the famed venue for 3 years, Ty’s return promised to be …
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ShakaRa Speaks On It: Sheila Nortley Talks Filmmaking & African Super Hero Epic “Oya – Rise Of The Orisha”
Written for The British Black List 27.03.13: http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/shakara-speaks-sheila-nortley-talks-filmmaking-afrikan-super-hero-epic-oya-rise-orisha/ In the past decade we have witnessed significant growth in the independent film industry. Though arguably one of the nations long standing best kept secrets, Black film in Britain is certainly gaining prominence and without a doubt “Oya: Rise of The Orisha” is one of the most promising productions to …
The “Urban” Racism Report: ShakaRaview of the English Frank Situation
“HE’S SO DUMB INNIT. I DON’T MEAN TO SOUND RACIST YEAH, BUT HE IS AFRIKAN” These are the words of English Frank to a room full of Afrikans at a Hip-Hop showcase in London. I don’t have to run down the sequence of events. Most of you by now have seen the video – If …
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ShakaRa Speaks On It: Why Wont They Bring Back The Real McCoy?
Written for the British BlackList 20.03.13: http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/wont-bring-real-mccoy/#more-22948 Short answer – Because its TOO BLACK! In the wake of Ali G, Black identity & culture seems to have been replaced by something called “Urban”. As such, Black music has become “Urban music” and Black cultural expressions down to its speech patterns, are appropriated – used in the promotion of a new sub-culture …
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NATIONAL BLACK PEOPLE’S DAY OF ACTION 2013: Report
NATIONAL BLACK PEOPLE’S DAY OF ACTION 2013: Report The annual NATIONAL BLACK PEOPLES DAY OF ACTION (NBPDA), 2nd March, is deeply rooted in Afrikan (Black) people’s history of resistance to racial oppression in Britain. In 2011, the Afrikan community ‘Named It and Claimed It’ a National Holiday, with the primary demand for ‘Nation Building’. Birthing a new …
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SOMALI PIRATES PLEDGE HELP TO HAITI
SOMALI PIRATES PLEDGE HELP TO HAITI One of the more interesting responses to the Haiti crisis were the reports that our Brothers and Sisters commonly referred to as the “Somali Pirates”, have publicly Pledged that a portion of the proceeds from their enterprise shall go towards aiding their Brothers and Sisters in Haiti. Information on this very …
“Season Of Lost Love”: A ShakaRaflection
NB: Originally written & published in February 2007 for TuggS.T.A.R’s album “SEASON OF LOST LOVE”…. More and more in life, I realise how important it is for nothing to happen before its time. There’s a purity about something that happens just at the right moment, which made be completely lost otherwise. Having missed the listening …
Last King Of Scotland: A ShakaRaView
NB: Originally written and published on 17th Jan 2007. Represents me as a young developing writer. I share it here. Part I Okay so I’m Vex again! I went to see the “Last King Of Scotland” over the weekend, and what a film that was; another very nasty piece of work. For all those who may …