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8/03/10 Polarbear
Spoken word artist Polarbear visited GR to present his new show ‘Return – A spoken screenplay’. He also talked about his musical project –Afrobear- and workshops for aspiring performers. As if that wasn’t enough, he rewarded us with a live extract of his new play, which you can see until the 25th of March at the Battersea Arts Centre.
www.homeofpolar.com www.myspace.com/polarbearspoken
18/02/10 JC, Yung Sten, Joker Starr, Anyway
One of UK's finest, Joker Starr returned to GR, this time bringing along the upcoming MC's JC, Yung Sten & Anyway, who are all from Slough. Joker Starr is due to drop his new EP called 'Frazier Ali' on 22 February, which includes seven nice tunes with beats provided by Dan Solo and also features Dark Angel on a couple of tunes. JC has a mixpape out called 'The Green Reaper Vol 1', which is available as a free downoad from his facebook page. We listened to some tunes from the Frazier Ali EP and also from JC's mixtape. They also blessed us with another mad freestyle session.
www.twitter.com/jokerstarr www.facebook.com.jcbabyboy
12/02/10 Simon Woolf
Online Coordinator for the Brixton Pound project, Simon talked to GR about how the initiative is creating a stronger sense of community in the area and how you can take advantage of the discounts available to Brixton Pound users. We also heard how he managed to make his Christmas shopping experience a little less stressful by buying all his presents in Brixton Pounds.
www.brixtonpound.org
11/02/10 Sheryl Buabin
Sheryl visited GR to talk about the new Clapham Park Project’s Volunteer Scheme, of which she is coordinator. We learnt how volunteering can help you to gain the skills necessary to find your dreamt job and how by giving your time you can as well help others.
www.claphampark.org.uk
05/02/10 Darren Gregg
Daren Gregg runs an organisation called Talent Mania, created in 1995 as a way to expose and promote talent to a wider audience. The non-for-profit organisation also raises awareness of worthy causes such as sickle cell, anti-violence campaigns and helps raising funds for worthwile causes. This year's events started on January 13, with regular heats once a month. They are open to anyone from the ages of 11-25. For more details email Darren at talk32@ymail.com
www.myspace.com/talentmania95
04/02/10 Nick Ephgrave
Nick Ephgrave returned to GR for a live interview on Joey Ritchie's Tea Time show.
Nick is the Metropolitan Police's Chief Superintendent for Lambeth. This time round he answered questions sent to him by our listeners, with topics ranging from crime to stop and search policies amongst others. He also urged people to take care so their home is not an easy target for burglars.
03/02/10 George Briggs
George Briggs is the Vicar of Clapham Park at All Saints Church, 250 Lyham Road. George has been a resident of Clapham Park for nearly five years. He loves the vibrant and different cultures that live in our neighbourhood and enjoys interacting with the community. At his church there are also many community groups which have various activities taking place, such as Parent & Todler Group In Spanish. Check our Community section to find out more about events at All Saints Church.
02/02/10 Dion
Dion is a Life Improvement Consultant from south London. She talked to GR about how people should follow their dreams. She is also about to publish her first book, 'Fed-Up of Being Fed-Up at Work', which she says is a must have tool for those who wake up on Monday morning wishing it was Friday afternoon. For more details you can email her at info@unlockingpotentials.co.uk
01/02/10 Alex Watson
Singer and songwriter from South London Alex Watson, was a special guest on the show with Pink Champagne, where she performed an accapella and also played some of her new music. You can listen to more RnB and Neo Soul every Monday from 10pm.
01/02/10 Alex Goode & Samuel Manley (Lambeth Youth Mayor)
The current youth mayor Samuel Manley came to GR for an interview with council worker Alex Goode. They talked about the Lambeth Youth Mayor elections for 2010 which take place this month, and also the different work they do. You can vote by registering online and also in some schools across Lambeth. Voting is open for Lambeth residents from the ages of 11 - 19. Samuel stressed the importance for young people to vote. Also look out for The Hub opening in Loughborough Junction.
Email youthmayor@lambeth.gov.uk www.younglambeth.org
29/01/10 Rev78
Brothers David and Dan Gritzman together with James Laff, from the band Rev78, visited GR to present their brand new single ‘Killing me’...or was it ‘On a night like this’? They are so busy creating great music that sometimes forget they need titles for their tunes too! They also talked about the plans to release their new album and why a finalist of the Israeli version of the X Factor wasn’t good enough to become their new singer.
www.revolution78.com www.myspace.com/revolution78music
28/01/10 JackFlash
Highly talented hip hop artist from Huddersfield, JackFlash was on Thursday's Hip Hop Show (7-9pm). We had a listen to a couple of exclusives from his forthcoming 'Sound Of Colours' EP. He also performed a freestyle on a wicked beat by Strangelove.
http://www.myspace.com/jackflashuk www.ceasefiresstudios.co.uk
27/01/01 John Cannell
John Cannell is the project manager of Embrace Cooperation Ltd, a non-for-profit organisation with environmental projects. He came to GR to promote some of the events coming up. The project is based in Dulwich Upper Wood -near Crystal Palace- and the office is based in West Norwood. Their next two events, all free to attend, are the bird box making on 11 February and the winter tree ID walk on 19 February. Keep an eye on our Community section to find out more about forthcoming events.
www.myembrace.org
26/01/10 Stuart
Part of the Clapham Park Community Warden Service, Stuart came to GR for an interview about life as our community warden. He said that levels of crime and anti-social behaviour had dropped in the last four months. Stuart is part of a small team of wardens who provide a valuable service to the community and he loves his job.
wardensoffice@claphampark.org.uk FREEPHONE: 0800 32 88 979
25/01/10 Bill Payne
CEO of the Metropolitan Housing Association since 2008, Bill shared with GR his experiences in the housing sector for more than 20 years and also confessed how he missed the chance to see Jimi Hendrix’s last ever performance!
www.mhp-online.co.uk 
24/01/10 Lambeth College
Students of BND in Performing Arts Year 2 recorded some jingles and a special radio play for GR, “A difference in law”, written, directed and performed by the students with help from tutor Roy Lee.
www.lambethcollege.ac.uk/lambeth_college/news_and_events/2010_news/radio_drama.cfm
24/01/10 TY
Generation Radio was blessed with an exclusive interview with TY.
This hip hop veteran is about to release his fourth album 'Special Kind
Of Fool', which is due to be released in a few months. We had a listen to some
exclusives from the album, and also has a listen to some tracks from his last album
'Closer'. He told the listeners that he wants to be back on GR soon.
www.myspace.com/tymusic0
23/01/10 Joe Kovacs
South London hip hop artist Joe Kovacs returns to GR. He performed a couple of tracks from his self produced album 'Days Of Plague & Vice'. Since his last visit, he has been busy creating his website. He also performed a freestyle on some fresh beats by Bromicide
21/01/10 Oxfam
Karen Pryce, Shop Manager of Oxfam Furniture & Electricals Streatham, was in GR to talk about the huge effort that Oxfam is doing in Haiti to provide those who have lost everything with water, food and sanitation. You can help now by donating to Oxfam or the Disasters Emergency Committee using the following links:
www.oxfam.org.uk www.dec.org.uk
20/01/10 Jeremy Colledge
Jeremy Colledge, co-founder of Positive TV, visited GR to chat about the optimistic news that other media never seem to cover. He also talked about their new project, the Positive Foundation, and their work with several youth associations in Lambeth.
19/01/09 Catch 22
Sophie, Catch 22’s Community Youth Volunteer’s Project Coordinator, was joined by volunteers Sarah and Nadeem (pictured) in their visit to GR studios. They told us how young people can learn useful skills volunteering with the organisation and improve their chances of getting a job.
www.catch-22.org.uk
18/01/10 Owen Thompson
Managing Director of Clapham Park Homes since 2005, Owen talked to GR about his experience in the housing sector, Clapham Park’s Masterplan and what he likes to do when he is not busy planning the regeneration works in the area.
17/01/10 Mystro
On the day Generation Radio launched on 87.7FM, hip hop artist Mystro joined Murzi on his Sunday show from 6-8pm. We listened to some tracks from The F.D.T ep which was released recently. You can pick it up from most online outlets. He also blessed us with a freestyle.
www.mystrogen/twitter.com
15/12/09 Hannah Lewis
Coordinator of Remade in Brixton, Hanna visited GR to let us know how we can help the environment by producing less waste and how you can take part in their workshops at their new site in the Granville Arcade (Brixton Market).
10/12/09 Duncan Law
Duncan, Coordinator of Transition Town Brixton, was in the GR studios to talk about their plans for the Christmas season and how the Brixton Pound initiative is helping to create a stronger community.
4/12/09 Scorpion Jack
David and Rohan (Scorpion Jack) -probably the busiest musicians in Belfast- found some time between receiving awards and several gigs across London to visit GR, where they talked about what is like to do more than 200 gigs a year and rewarded us with two fantastic live tracks from their first EP ‘5 Gallon Drum’.
www.scorpionjackmusic.com www.myspace.com/scorpionjack
19/11/09 Annalisa Dorigo
Annalisa, volunteer for the Brixton Pound scheme and Clapham Park resident, was in the GR studios to talk about how the initiative can help the community by promoting local trade and keeping the money in the area for longer.
19/11/09 Serocee, LeeN & Mr Shaodow
On Thursday's Hip Hop show (7-9pm), we had an interview with British MCs Serocee alongside LeeN & Mr Shaodow from NLT. We listened to some of their new tunes and they also blessed us with a freestyle.
www.myspace.com/serocee www.rustoopid.com
LeeN & Serocee
13/11/09 Alba Lewis
Alba,Trinity Hospice’s Fundraising Director, visited the GR studios in Clapham Park to talk about ‘Dine at Mine’, a new campaign to help the Hospice continue with their important work in South London. Check our Guests section to find out how you can help.
www.trinityhospice.org.uk/events/dine-at-mine
12/11/09 Dabbla MC & Cobes
Dabbla MC & Cobes joined Murzi on Thursday's Hip Hop show (7pm-9pm). They are part of the hip hop group London Zoo and performed in the studio some new music from their forthcoming EP and also from their current Puppa Murc EP. They have an awesome set of beats produced by Sumgii (some guy) & Philli B, so definitely one not to miss.
www.dentedrecords.com www.myspace.com/londonzoo
Cobes & Dabbla MC
22/10/09 KYZA
On Thursday we had a special guest, KYZA,who passed through the studios on The Murzi Show from 7pm-9pm. We listened to some of his music from his latest release'Shots Of Smirrnoff ', and also from his first album 'The Experience'. He also blessed us with a freestyle.
23/09/09 Four 80.East
On an Exclusive interview by phone from Canada, Ian Henry talked to Four 80.East on the Midweek Soul Show (Wednesdays 1pm-3pm). The Jazz Fusion group spoke to us about their music and forthcoming projects. www.myspace.com/four80.east
10/09/09 Joker Starr & Micall Parknsun
Two of the UK's finest lyricists, Joker Starr and Micall Parknsun, joined Murzi in the studio for his Thursdays’ show, where they chatted about their music over the years and also blessed the audience with a freestyle. They presented music from Joker Strarr's CD 'The Northborough Estate Project' and Micall Parknsun's awesome new album 'First Second Time Around', whilst new recruit Anyway helped on the freestyle to bring their unique style to Generation Radio.
www.flukebeat.co.uk www.myspace.com/micallparknsun
JokerStarr & Micall Parknsun
26/07/09 Nick Ephner
Lambeth Police's new chief Mr Nick Ephner passed through the Generation Radio studios to give us an exclusive interview. He told us how his career has progressed from starting off as a PC to where he is now and the efforts his department is doing to communicate with the community of Lambeth.
15/07/09 Marsha Ambrosius
GR Soulstress Cheneen caught up with the talented vocalist Marsha Ambrosius before her performance at the Jazz Cafe. Once one half of dynamic duo and British neo-soul sensation Floetry, Marsha spoke of her move to the States, signing with Dre, her various collaborations -including working with Michael Jackson, the split with Natalie, her mixtapes and eagerly awaited solo debut album.
23/06/09 Katrina Naomi
The poet Katrina Naomi visited GR studios to talk with Pedro about her forthcoming collection The Girl With The Cactus Handshake and how she would be hosting The Poetry Jam to raise funds for Oxfam.
June 2009 Lonnie Liston Smith
The one and only Jazz Funk legend Mr Lonnie Liston Smith joined Ian Henry via phone on the Midweek Soul Show. He spoke to us about what he has been up to since his career began in the 70's, from forming his first group 'Lonnie Liston Smith & The Echoes' in 1973 to his current tour and new compositions.
June 2009 MCM
Hip Hop veteranMCM joined Murzi on the Hip Hop show on Thursday (7pm-9pm). MCM used to be part of oldskool UK rap group Caveman. Along with Diamond J & The Principle, they were one of the first groups to be signed up to a major US record label in 1991. Listen out to MCM's new music on Headcount Records. www.headcountrecords.co.uk www.myspace.com/mcmcaveman
May 2009 NFA
Australian MC NFA (No Fixed Abode) joined Dan Johns on the Hip Hop Time Machine (Wednesday 7pm-9pm), for a chat about his music over the years. We heard some of his wicked tunes and witty banters.
www.myspace.com/nfamusic
April 2009 Rupert
Highly talented South London MC Rupert joined Dan Johns to chat about the release of his second album ‘Just Woke Up’. They played some wicked tracks from the album together with some specials.
April 2009 Joe Kovacs
South London Hip Hop artist Joe Kovacs passed through the studios and had a chat with about his album 'MurziDays Of Plague & Vice', on his Thursday show (7pm-9pm). He also blessed us with a live freestyle on some beats by STrangelove. www.12labours.co.uk
April 2009 Cyrus Da Virus
Tooting based MC Cyrus Da virus joined Murzi on his hip hop show to promote his album '15 Years In The Making'. This has some nice tunes on it like 'Sad Times' which features the beautiful voice of Tamsin Soul &' Broken English'. He also blessed us with a freestyle. www.myspace.com/cyfirerecordings
March 2009 BadFx
Based in North London, UK rapper BadFx came down to the studio's for an interview with Murzi on the Hip Hop show. We listened to some of his music and also his future projects. www.myspace.com/zippaman
BadFx & The Unknown Scholar
February 2009 Ghost
Highly talented UK hip hop producer and DJ Ghost had a chat with Murzi on the phone from New Zealand. He talked about his first album ‘Seldom Seen Often Herd’ which has some wicked tunes and his new album ‘Freedom Of Thought’
www.myspace.com/musicbyghost
28/01/09 Eva Eden
Singer-songwriterEva Eden was on The Blender to present her new singles Underworld and Funicular Railway. Check out her music on www.myspace.com/evaeden
January 2009 Little Roy & Winston Francis
Two true legends of Reggae, Little Roy & Winston Francis,came into the studio for a chat with Murzi on his Saturday show (6pm-8pm). We listened to some of their music over the last 35 years and their new & future projects.
January 2009 Noel Mcoy
British soul legend Noel Mcoy joined Ian Henry on the Weekend Soul Show for a chat about his music over the last few decades. We listened to some of his music and his future projects and playing on the same stage as Stevie Wonder and other greats.
January 2009 DJ Pied Piper
The one and only DJ Pied Piper joined Masey in the studio to play some tunes which were big in clubland at the time Garage was starting to get known in the UK.
