On November 23 2014, contemporary visual and musical artist David Welker, (known for his elaborate concert posters, murals, and paintings) joined Courtney Harrop on the Film and Festival Express for a conversation about art, music, artists, and more!
Election results and celebration segment feat Public Enemy, Kool and The Gang and MC Hammer, The Ghosts of March 21 followed by a discussion with Sam Stoker, *breaking News* Diversity Festival 2015 announcement, #MrFireWizard's Music History featuring The Grateful Dead, Ween, Method Man/Mary J Blige, Petula Clark and MORE!!
This special edition of The Film and Festival Express features voices and content curated from/about the current ongoings in Ferguson, St. Louis, Missouri regarding the shooting of Mike Brown, systemic racism, and police violence.
Other audio includes: 'Dem Bringin Mo Murda' #HandsupDontShoot from IAMEMIX, DemocracyNOW! interview with Talib Kweli and Rosa Clemente, Youth Radio, voices of Ferguson clips, Mike Brown spoken word pieces, and more.
Music includes tracks from: Dead Prez, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Public Enemy, Jeffrey The Artist & Memnon The Black, Immortal Technique and more!
Celebrating Women in Hip Hop, Alia Sharrief interview, talking about radio, activism, Ferguson and more, Roassander World Community Film Fest organizer Mary Lou Moore comes on the show, #MrFirewizard's Music History and more!
Have a listen as Alia Sharrief shares her journey in music, radio, and activism.
We discussed topics such as what it's like to be a woman in Hiphop, Mike Brown in Ferguson, and the reality of Black and Brown civilians in America. Alia was able to connect Andy Lopez's murder in #SantaRosa to what's happening in #Ferguson and nationwide.
Rossander World Commuity Film Festival Award announcement, Stuff I Like, #MrFirewizard's Music History featuring one event in music history that ties together a whole lot of songs, and some of Self Evident's Summer Dancehall Mix
#AtmosphereGathering breakdown, Janet Roger's interview with Tanya Tagaq, 2 Dope Boys in A Cadillac live at Atmosphere, Atomic Heart Festival Of Solo Performers 2 breakdown, what's coming up at Sunshine Music Festival, Crea8tive Differences: I'm Going to Burning Man (and you're not) Aurora Innovative Arts Festival and more!
Jam packed show featuring some Old and In the Way, interview with Glen Gould of Rhymes for Young Ghouls, More from the Atmosphere Mixed Tape and update on all things Atmosphere with Ben Howells, Festival Breakdown and Rifflandia ticket giveaway with Sarah Fahey from BC Musician Magazine!!
First hour of the July 27th episode dedicated to #Palestine #Solidarity. Music by Palestinian artists, and artists who support the resistance in Palestine. Doc Jazz, Low Key, Ahmad Qabour, Shakleton, Tamer Nafur, Refugees of Rap, Anomie feat Shamik and more!
First Hour = Palestinian #Solidarity, Second Hour = Shamik Interview, Bass Coast Mix 2014, Third Hour = Douglas from Atomic Heart Productions, Kinnie Star, The Tailor, Mass777 and More!
Some Live Phish from SPAC July 3rd 2014, Some BASS Coast artist highlights (Shamik, Westerley, Michael Red, Jamie Janover), songs for Monique, some Swing-Hop, guests: Discount Limousine/Little Pharmer/Meg Hoffman of the Abbie Hoffman Society,
Church House Love song (Coast Salish, Tla'amin, verse translation provided by Devin Pielle) in loving memory of Monique Robinson, RIP.
Live recording of the Red Jam Slam in Victoria, closing ceremony for the National Campus and Community Radio Conference 2014. Featuring Victoria Poet Laureate Janet Rogers, Standing Nation Drum Group, and Paint the Town Red. Recorded LIVE at the First People's House, UVic.