Stories of how passion and craft take us to different corners of the world.@alongwayfromtheblock@dialoguesofjazz
Latest episodes
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Ep. 138-Leave it for the Children-my conversation with Samuel Lamontagne
https://gofund.me/2f6042ff7 Leave It for the Children:A Visual History of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra(with Darol Olu Kae, 2026)Leave it for the Children: A Visual History of t…
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Ep. 137-I knocked on the door of the Orishas-my conversation with Ade Egun Crispin Robinson
https://gofund.me/6d4221ceaAde Egun Crispin Robinson, known as Spry, is a musician and a babalawo from London. Of mixed Jamaican and English heritage, he has a lifetime’s immersion…
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Ep. 136-A Carnival of Resistance-my conversation with Wayne Campbell and Wayne Crichlow
https://gofund.me/6d4221ceaWayne Crichlow (aka chasingthelight_67) is a London-based documentary and street photographer, and the Founder of Chasing The Light Media Ltd, a creative…
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Coltrane 100 re-release - Ep. 66-John Coltrane—a tribute to the man and the music
In this episode, I discuss legendary saxophonist John Coltrane with talented historians, writers, and, of course, musicians. One of those musicians, Charles McPherson, knew Coltran…
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Ep. 135-TEAR THE CITY DOWN-my conversation with Andre Hardy
https://www.gofundme.com/u/d5009c4a-fdcd-4494-bc4b-b19377260e17TEAR THE CITY DOWN is a classic noir—a find-the-girl mystery, a father-daughter story, a buddy story—but Hardy subver…
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Ep. 134-Keeper of the Rhythm-my conversation with Corcoran Holt
https://gofund.me/9ee7bcb33Son of D.C.Voice of the BassCorcoran Holt—bassist, composer, arranger, and educator—is a son of Washington, D.C. who began playing djembe and West Africa…
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Ep. 133-Views from the Real World-my conversation with Sean Jones
Jones is an internationally recognised educator, currently holding the Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz at John Hopkins University's Peabody Conservatory and is Artistic Di…
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Ep. 132-Journalism to action-my conversation with Chenjerai Kumanyika
Chenjerai Kumanyika is an assistant professor of journalism at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and an award-winning narrative audio creator whose work sits at the inter…
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Ep. 131-Dance floors are sacred spaces-my conversation with Charlie Dark
London based DJ, producer, poet and cultural force Charlie Dark has spent decades shaping the sound and spirit of UK underground culture. A founding member of Attica Blues, his jou…
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Ep. 130-Darling Revolutionary-my conversation with Sascha Akhtar
In this episode I sat down with the London based poet, author, editor, educator & activist to discuss her journey as an artist. Born in Pakistan, she earned a BA in Liberal Arts fr…
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Ep. 129-A true hip-hop head-my conversation with Jonzi D
In my latest episode I sat down with Jonzi D, he is the foremost advocate for hip hop who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip hop dance and…
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Ep. 128-Divine principles-my conversation with Xhosa Cole
Critically acclaimed saxophonist, flautist and composer, Xhosa Cole is an embodiment of the success of numerous community outreach arts programmes in Birmingham, UK. Holding his sp…
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Ep. 127-Traveling Shoes-my conversation with Tongo Eisen-Martin
In my second interview with Tongo Eisen-Martin, former Poet Laureate of San Francisco. We sat down to discuss his latest project "Traveling Shoes" which features composer Damani Rh…
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Ep. 126-Life lessons on the hardwood-my conversation with Nicole "Colie" Anderson
In this first installment of my coach's series, I sat down with San Diego girls basketball legend Nicole “Colie” Anderson. We discuss her days growing up and honing her skills at M…
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Ep. 125-Break the tonal center-my conversation with Tumi Mogorosi
Last summer 2025 I made my first ever trip to South Africa, specifically Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. I went there to make connections, interview local jazz artists, elders…
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Ep. 124-Changing culture one frame at a time-my conversation with Simon Frederick
In my latest episode I sat with Simon Frederick to discuss his journey as a self-taught photographer, filmmaker, writer, director and producer. We talk about his upbringing in the…
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Ep. 123- A community of runners-my conversation with Hannibal Smith and friends
In the latest episode, I again sat down with my friend Hannibal Smith. Listeners may remember him as the NXPT FIT co-owner and ultra runner. Hannibal recently participated in The D…
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Ep. 122-Sound Reformation-my conversation with Darryl Yokley
In this episode I sat down with Grammy winning tenor saxophonist, composer and educator Darryl Yokley. Born to an African-American father and a first generation Mexican mother, Yok…
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Ep. 121-Spreading love, one song at a time—my conversation with Thanda Choir
During my recent trip to South Africa, I was honored to be invited to a rehearsal of Cape Town’s own Thanda Choir. Afterwards, I sat down with two choir members, Iva Sogiba and Siy…
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Ep. 120-Running for justice—my conversation with Deo Kato
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with the Ugandan-born, UK-raised runner Deo Kato—a man who, doing what had never been done, ran from Cape Town to London to raise awareness of…