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Reggae Uprising PodcastBenjamin Zephaniah Day SpecialSend us a textBenjamin Zephaniah Day : A Festival of Rhythm, Unity & Revolution at Brunel UniversityQian Zephaniah, Benjamin’s wife, hosted the inaugural Benjamin Zephaniah Day at Brunel University of London where Benjamin was a Professor of Creative Writing. The special day celebrated Benjamin’s extraordinary contributions, not only to literature and education but also to the causes he championed throughout his life, including performances from poets, musicians and artists from around the world.Qian has set up the Benjamin Zephaniah Foundation to celebrate his legacy and inspire.Dani...2025-04-2054 min
The Week Junior ShowAncient pharaoh discovered and remembering Benjamin ZephaniahWe're going to be talking about the discovery of an ancient pharaoh's tomb, how hens have been helping boost olive farms in Cyprus, and a forest that's been planted to remember Benjamin Zephaniah. We'll also be having a big debate about whether books should have happy endings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-2826 min
Poetry UnboundBenjamin Zephaniah — To Michael MensonBenjamin Zephaniah’s urgent, imperative “To Michael Menson” was written when he was a poet in residence at a human rights barrister in England. His poem resonates with his repeated calls for justice for a murdered Black musician — not a justice that is gullible, impotent, or hopeless but one that is clear-eyed, collaborative, and mighty.Benjamin Zephaniah was born and raised in Birmingham, England. He is the author of several collections of poetry, including City Psalms, Propa Propaganda, and Too Black, Too Strong. In 2000, he was poet in residence for the chambers of human rights barrister Michael Mansfiel...2025-02-1712 min
Readings from the Pavilion EndAdvent Calendar: Talking Turkeys by Benjamin ZephaniahThis poem was recorded in 2023, shortly after the death of British poet Benjamin Zephaniah. No surprises that he was also a vegan: be nice to yu turkeys dis Christmas!
Intro music: Santa's Lunchhour, DeeYanKey, Free Music Archives
2024-12-1803 min
Radio DramaListen_to_Your_Parents_Benjamin_ZephaniahListen_to_Your_Parents_Benjamin_Zephaniah 2024-10-0843 min
The Poetry's Dead PodcastEdgar Allen Poe, Benjamin Zephaniah and ParentingHappy Easter Everyone!Not that we are going to church or anything, but we have a few days off the rat-race so thank you Jesus and all that were involved for such a gift! As we mumble through eating our chocolate eggs, we have a ton of lovely stuff on this week's episode.We tribute the late Benjamin Zephaniah and his work to help those impacted by a true modern British atrocity, the Windrush ScandalWe then go into 'Mr Cheerful' himself Edgar Allen Poe and talk about his brilliance as a...2024-04-0133 min
Audible AnarchismWhy I am an Anarchist by Benjamin ZephaniahFor questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Text read https://theanarchistlibrary.org/libra...
Benjamin Zephaniah, 15 April 1958 – 7 December 2023 "Don't get disillusioned and downhearted, don't feel overpowered and defeated. Do what you can," "Do the little, (or the big), things that make a difference you can see. The tangible stuff. Or take to the streets to do something for the future. Do anything. Just don't give up. "Don't let them grind you down. Rise up all ye sisters and brothers who know better. Stand firm in the downturn." https://benjaminzephaniah.com/ive-cri...2024-03-1608 min
The Poetry Exchange90. Dis Poetry by Benjamin Zephaniah - A Friend to Roy McFarlaneREAD A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE.In this special episode, we honour the poetry legend that is Benjamin Zephaniah by sharing this conversation with poet Roy McFarlane, talking about 'Dis Poetry' and the hugely influential part Benjamin Zephaniah has played in Roy's life.Roy McFarlane is a poet born in Birmingham of Jamaican parentage. He has held the roles of Birmingham’s Poet Laureate, Starbucks’ Poet in Residence and Birmingham & Midland Institute’s Poet in Residence. He has three collections published by Nine Arches Press: Beginning With Your Last Breath (2016); The Healing Next Time...2024-02-2933 minThe Poetry Exchange90. Dis Poetry by Benjamin Zephaniah - A Friend to Roy McFarlaneREAD A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE.In this special episode, we honour the poetry legend that is Benjamin Zephaniah by sharing this conversation with poet Roy McFarlane, talking about 'Dis Poetry' and the hugely influential part Benjamin Zephaniah has played in Roy's life.Roy McFarlane is a poet born in Birmingham of Jamaican parentage. He has held the roles of Birmingham’s Poet Laureate, Starbucks’ Poet in Residence and Birmingham & Midland Institute’s Poet in Residence. He has three collections published by Nine Arches Press: Beginning With Your Last Breath (2016); The Healing Next Time...2024-02-2933 min
South West LondonerHow Benjamin Zephaniah shaped UK spoken word poetryIn this episode of the Southwest Londoner podcast, reporter Madeleine Anderson discusses the influence that the late poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah had on the UK spoken word poetry scene.
For more news and analysis from Southwest Londoner visit swlondoner.co.uk or follow @SW_Londoner on X.
2024-02-0111 min
The History Hotline130: Benjamin Zephaniah: Activism and Integrity “Try to pigeon hole Benjamin Zephaniah at your peril. Poet, writer, lyricist, musician, actor, republican, activist, campaigner, freedom fighter. It’s impossible. His achievements are too plentiful to mention.” – Opening for an interview with Shelley Carter for Birmingham Living magazine. Benjamin Zephaniah was born on 15th April 1958 in Handsworth, Birmingham. This episode looks at his life, his activism and all he stood for. It explores his refusal to accept an MBE and the implications that had. Clips taken from: ITN Archives Articles featured: Tribune Article "Us An Dem: The Radical Benjamin Zephaniah"'Me? I...2024-01-3049 min
The PaybackThe Payback ft. EPMD, MFSB, Grant Nelson, St Germain & Benjamin ZephaniahHouse, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco.
Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54
Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/francisco
Tracklist:
Brittney Carter - Open LetterBrittney Carter - Open VerseBrittney Carter - Open ArmsBahamadia - Funky for YouBenjamin Zephaniah - De Rong Song Benjamin Zephaniah - One TribeBenjamin Zephaniah & The Revolutionary Minds...2024-01-211h 59
Tru Thoughts presents UnfoldTru Thoughts presents Unfold 14.01.24 with Benjamin Zephaniah, BINA, Kuna MazeMusic in tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah and Amp Fiddler (Rest In Peace) that we were so excited to release on Tru Thoughts. Soul from BINA., Nevi and Mocky. Hip Hop from Bishop Nehru, Black Sheep, an M.O.P dubplate, Asher Kosher & Deema. Dancefloor Beats from Coen, Kaval and a classic from Irfane. Drum & Bass from Binta, Disrupta and Faysha. Deep Dub from Srirajah Sound System and Horus All Stars. Jazz from the Duo Brothers. Plus plenty more music treats.2024-01-152h 00
Reggae Uprising PodcastThe Uprising of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah Part 1Send us a textFollowing Professor Benjamin Zephaniah's passing on 7th December Reggae Uprising Podcast has created two episodes celebrating his life, works and inspirational legacy. The Uprising of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah embodies two parts.Disclaimer : This episode does not feature the opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or it's host. All extracts shared and sources of information are listed within the episodes description and are featured for eductional purposes.Sources :https://benjaminzephaniah.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_ZephaniahPencil Me In - https://www.youtube...2023-12-311h 34
Reggae Uprising PodcastThe Uprising of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah Part 2Send us a textFollowing Professor Benjamin Zephaniah's passing on 7th December Reggae Uprising Podcast has created two episodes celebrating his life, works and inspirational legacy. The Uprising of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah embodies two parts.Disclaimer : This episode does not feature the opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or it's host. All extracts shared and sources of information are listed within the episodes description and are featured for eductional purposes.Sources : https://benjaminzephaniah.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_ZephaniahRong Radio - Naked - https://www...2023-12-311h 42
Last WordBenjamin Zephaniah, Laura Lean, Stacy Marking, Eric FreemanMatthew Bannister on The dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah who overcame childhood trauma to become an acclaimed performer and writer.Laura Lean, who volunteered for the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, helping to support distressed families after The Grenfell Tower fire and greeting Afghan evacuees.Stacy Marking, one of the first women directors in documentary television whose work focused on social issues.Eric Freeman, the Gloucestershire farmer who played a key role in saving the county’s rare breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs.Interviewee: Qian Zephaniah
Interviewee: Neil Astley
Interviewee: Do...2023-12-1527 min
Why Dance MattersS7 E5: Benjamin Zephaniah (a tribute)In this episode of Why Dance Matters, we revisit a conversation from October 2022, in tribute to the poet, performer and activist Benjamin Zephaniah, who died earlier this month. As a performance poet he gave words a glorious physical form, his rhythms dancing from line to line. He had also provided a voiceover for Rambert’s dance version of the hit tv series Peaky Blinders. In our conversation, Benjamin was impressively candid about his journey, richly reflective about poetry, and also emotionally generous – unexpectedly moved when speaking about the generations of readers who have been touched and shaped by his work...2023-12-1434 min
Crucial Reggae TimeCrucial Reggae Time #303 10122023 Tribute To Benjamin Zephaniah + Interview BaltimoresPlaylist :
Earl Cunningham - You're mine - 1984 - Lp John Tom -
Ijahman Levi - Lilly Of My Valley - 1985 -
Dennis Brown - Let Him Go - 1986 - lp Hold Tight - Live & Learn Rec
Frankie Paul - Mr. Music Man - 1987 - Lp Hand cart man - Redman International
Junior Murvin - Wise Man - 1988 - 10" - Dubwise productions
Johnny Clarke - Don't Trouble Trouble - 1989Attack
Israel Vibration - Jailhouse rocking - 1990 - Lp Praises - Real Authentic Sound
The Gladiators - Consciousness - 1991 - Lp Valley of Decision – Heartbeat Records
Cultural Roots - For you - 1992...2023-12-101h 58
Intelligence SquaredRemembering Benjamin ZephaniahThe poet, writer and activist Benjamin Zephaniah sadly passed away this week, aged 65. In this archive discussion from 2019, journalist Samira Ahmed speaks with Zephaniah about his life's work and the journey that took him from his youth in Birmingham to becoming one of the UK's most distinct and relevant voices harnessing the power of poetry and the spoken word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-12-0846 min
Front RowBenjamin Zephaniah, Wim Wenders' Anselm,The Famous Five, Xmas AdsFred D'Aguiar discusses the life and poetry of Benjamin Zephaniah, whose death was announced today.Tom Sutcliffe reviews Wim Wenders' film about the artist Anselm Kiefer and the BBC's adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Famous Five, with film critic Leila Latif and children's author Candy Gourlay. Which is the standout Christmas TV advert this year? Tom discusses the art of selling Christmas with Matt Gay, creative director of several high-profile John Lewis ads and media journalist Liz Gorny.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Ciaran Bermingham2023-12-0742 min
Music LifeSuccess is seasonal with Hak Baker, Benjamin Zephaniah, Celeste and Baxter DuryHak Baker, Benjamin Zephaniah, Celeste and Baxter Dury talk about writing whilst living in London, their view of success in their careers so far, and the impact of family and cultural history on their writing.Hak Baker was born in Luton and raised on the Isle of Dogs, in London. At a young age he was exposed to everything from reggae and dub to classic pop, R&B and soul via friends and family. His first introduction to performing was as part of the Southwark Cathedral choir, before moving towards grime and MC-ing at his local community...2023-08-2532 min![Szik+Víz [Tilos Rádió podcast]](https://tilos.hu/upload/episode-new/szikviz.jpg)
Szik+Víz [Tilos Rádió podcast]2023.04.12. - TracklistávalTracklista:01. Fixate - Gristle (kezdődött: 00:00:18)02. Lennie De Ice - We Are I.E. (kezdődött: 00:00:38)03. Benjamin Zephaniah - One Tribe (kezdődött: 00:11:38)04. Benjamin Zephaniah - Palestine (kezdődött: 00:16:39)05. Benjamin Zephaniah - Do It (kezdődött: 00:21:19)06. Benjamin Zephaniah - Mornin' Come (kezdődött: 00:25:59)07. Benjamin Zephaniah - Self Defence (kezdődött: 00:30:19)08. Benjamin Zephaniah - Dry (kezdődött: 00:34:59)09. Benjamin Zephaniah - Allies (kezdődött: 00:39:39)10. Benjamin Zephaniah - Mek Luv (kezdődött: 00:44:39)11. Benjamin Zephaniah - Rudie Dead (kezdődött: 00:49:20)12. Compilation - Rong Rad...2023-04-122h 00
Intelligence Squared: Arts & CultureBenjamin Zephaniah on the moments that shaped and inspired his voiceThis week we bring you an episode from one of our sister podcasts, How I Found My Voice, where host Samira Ahmed speaks to poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. From racist attacks and police brutality to receiving a letter from Bob Marley telling him that Britain needs him, Zephaniah talks about the moments that shaped and inspired his voice.How I Found My Voice is an Intelligence Squared podcast that explores how some of the world's greatest artists and thinkers became such compelling - and unique - communicators. To hear the rest of the series search How...2023-04-0450 min
Relatively57 | Benjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Zephaniah describes himself as a "Poet, writer, lyricist, musician and naughty boy." He is the son of a Barbadian postman and a Jamaican nurse and was born in Handsworth the 'Jamaican capital of England'. Benjamin attended over 15 schools as a child, moving regularly with his mother to evade his father, who was abusive. Unusually, Benjamin grew up separately from his siblings, who stayed with their dad. This means that the brothers and sisters are not close, and have almost the opposite story to tell about their childhoods. In this episode we talk about that, about what brotherhood means, abou...2023-01-2334 min
Pen to Print - Podcasts for Aspiring Writers"Talking Turkeys" by Benjamin Zephaniah : A Christmas Poem performed by the Write ON! teamThank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print
In this special festive podcast you can hear the write on team performing their version of Benjamin Zephaniah’s poem “Talking Turkeys”
In “Talking Turkeys” by Benjamin Zephaniah you heard the voices (in order of appearance) of:
Eithne Cullen
Ellie Blake
Madeleine White
Palak Tewary
Amber Hall
Holly King
Farzana Hakim
Esther Ogunbajo
Diya Padiyar2022-12-2004 min
Why Dance MattersS4 E7: Benjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Zephaniah In the last episode of this series of Why Dance Matters, we meet a poet – the resonant, rousing, heart-stopping Benjamin Zephaniah. Benjamin’s specific dance connection is that he’s recorded the narration for Rambert’s acclaimed new stage production based on Peaky Blinders, the cult period crime drama. As a celebrated performance poet, he’s used to making language, voice and physicality fuse in the most memorable of ways. His writing for young people as well as adults has been transforming, inspiring generations of readers. He will explore words and bodies, and the way tha...2022-11-2434 min
Teaching With PowerNahum, Habakkuk, ZephaniahTeaching and Study helps for Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. These insights coincide with the lesson for November 28-December 4 in the Come Follow Me manual. Principles include: Choose the Right, Walking our High Places, A Promising Future, and more.Link to Ibex Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG9TMn1FJzcTo download handouts and slides go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeachingWithPower.You can reach me by email at teachingwithpower@gmail.comMusic Provided by Youtube Audio Library. Track Name: Dancing Star. https://teachingwithpower.wixsite.com/teachingwithpower Disc...2022-11-2241 min
The VerbBenjamin ZephaniahThis week in tribute to the poet, performer, playwright and activist Benjamin Zephaniah who has died aged 65, Ian McMillan presents another chance to hear a special extended interview with him. Benjamin began publishing and performing his work for adults and children in the early 1980s, and had recently committed his life to print in his autobiography The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah. The programme was recorded last year in front of a live audience at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Benjamin's home city of Birmingham.Presenter: Ian McMillan
Producer: Cecile WrightFirst...2022-10-1444 min
How To Fail With Elizabeth DayS14, Ep7 How To Fail: Benjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Zephaniah was the author of the first poetry collection I ever owned. For many of us, he was the chronicler of our youth: a novelist and poet who made language exciting and funny and told stories full of action and hilarity. I was so excited to get to speak to him for today's episode, and he didn't let me down. We talk about his failure as a 'gangsta' - and his early brushes with the law (he served a prison sentence for burglary) as well as what being incarcerated taught him. We talk about his failures at school...2022-06-221h 05
The Penguin PodcastBenjamin Zephaniah with Derek OwusuThis week on the Penguin Podcast, new host Derek Owusu is joined by Poet, activist, musician, actor, presenter and children's author, Benjamin Zephaniah!Benjamin speaks to Derek about his journey into poetry and spoken word, the excitement at receiving a letter from Bob Marley, the life of his mother when she first came to England, existential fear and human mortality, and the importance of meditation and controlled breathing. Don't forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode, and do leave us a review as it really does help. To find...2022-05-1835 min
I'm Learning MandarinBenjamin Zephaniah on Learning Mandarin ChineseFor Today’s podcast I had the honour of interviewing a very distinguished guest. Benjamin Zephaniah is best known as one of Britain’s favourite poets. He is also a political activist, playwright and novelist who has been listed as one of Britain’s 50 greatest postwar writers by the Times newspaper.
One of the lesser known aspects of Benjamin’s life is his interest in foreign languages and in particular Mandarin. In his Autobiography, the life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah, he writes about his decades long exploration of the Chinese language and culture.
I wanted to...2021-11-1127 min
This Girl ReadsS4 E3: Black History Month - Windrush Child by Benjamin ZephaniahIn this episode Camille reviews Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah. As always, please loaves a comment, recommendation or dad joke via Twitter @MrTullock or a voice message at https://anchor.fm/paul-tullock/message
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Yours Sincerely with Jess PhillipsBenjamin ZephaniahIn this episode of Yours Sincerely, Jess Phillips talks to Benjamin Zephaniah about some of the people who’ve had the biggest impact on his life and the letters of gratitude that he would send them. From the Tai-Chi teacher who helped him find peace to the iconic activist who inspired him to use his voice to create change, Benjamin shares some of his favourite stories in a celebration of the people who mean the world to him. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using...2021-09-2355 min
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceLetters to Gil by Benjamin Zephania, Malik Al NasirPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/506613 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Letters to Gil Author: Benjamin Zephania, Malik Al Nasir Narrator: Gil Scott-Heron Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 38 minutes Release date: September 2, 2021 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: ‘A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure’ IRENOSEN OKOJIE Exclusive content in this audio edition includes interviews between Malik and Benjamin Zephaniah, Jalal Munsur Nuriddin, and Rod Youngs as well as musical and lyrical performances from Gil and Malik. Letters to Gil is Malik Al Nasir’s prof...2021-09-0205 min
TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the HumanitiesArt and Action: Benjamin Zephaniah in ConversationPart of the Humanities Cultural Programme, one of the founding stones for the future Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. In his autobiography, The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah (2018), award-winning poet, lyricist, musician, and activist Benjamin Zephaniah speaks out candidly about the writer’s responsibility to step outside the medium of literature and engage in political activism: “You can’t just be a poet or writer and say your activism is simply writing about these things; you have to do something as well, especially if your public profile can be put to good use.” In conversation with Elleke Boehmer...2021-08-311h 08TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the HumanitiesArt and Action: Benjamin Zephaniah in ConversationPart of the Humanities Cultural Programme, one of the founding stones for the future Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. In his autobiography, The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah (2018), award-winning poet, lyricist, musician, and activist Benjamin Zephaniah speaks out candidly about the writer’s responsibility to step outside the medium of literature and engage in political activism: “You can’t just be a poet or writer and say your activism is simply writing about these things; you have to do something as well, especially if your public profile can be put to good use.” In conversation with Elleke Boehmer...2021-08-311h 08
Harris in ConversationS2,Ep7: Benjamin ZephaniahTom Howells speaks with prolific poet, writer, lyricist and musician: Benjamin Zephaniah. Benjamin discusses his life, his poetry, his latest novels and what inspires him as an artist.2021-06-2338 min
Conscious.tvBenjamin Zephaniah 'A Poet Called Benjamin Zephaniah' Interview by Iain McNayBenjamin Zephaniah is a poet, a musician and an author. In this interview he talks about his life, how he was brought up in Birmingham, ended up in jail for burglary, and then decided to completely change his life, moved to London and became a successful poet and author. He talks about his poetry, his music, why he turned down an OBE and spending time in China studying Tai Chi. He now leads a quiet life living in the English Countryside. Benjamin's published works include, "Talking Turkeys", "Teacher's Dead", "Refugee Boy", "Face", "Gangsta's Rap" and "Too Black, Too Strong". His...2021-04-1651 min
Meet Me at the MuseumBenjamin Zephaniah at Birmingham Museum & Art GalleryWriter and poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery with his friend Robert, where they reminisce about growing up in the city, the people who’ve shaped it, and Birmingham’s cultural and political history. Together they look at Benjamin’s first-ever typewriter, where his journey as a writer began, artefacts from important protests, and a very special installation – an original curry house booth.Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1538 min
Songs To Live ByJordan Stephens and Benjamin ZephaniahSongs To Live By is a podcast celebrating different generations of Black culture through the shared love of music. Host Vick Hope is joined by two guests, who grew up at different times, to share the songs that shaped their lives.
In this episode, Vick is joined by Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. They pick tracks by The Streets and The Meditations and talk about spoken word, lyrics and life (and why Jordan has a fanboy crush on Benjamin).
They chat about their work and their passions and go back and forth on what music and...2021-03-1932 min
TRUTHSEEKERBenjamin Zephaniah JourneyUltra coffee morning. Sandra Ewers interviews Benjamin Zephaniah He talk of his work poetry and why he turned down an OBE. He states if your against slavery you would not want to accept an OBE, listen to the incredible journey. What an incredible inspiring individual. Thank you Ultra Vision for the awesome awareness and testimonials of real life2021-03-0659 min
Author In Your ClassroomFinding your voice, with Benjamin ZephaniahPoet, playwright, author, musician and performer Benjamin Zephaniah explains how and why he writes, discusses the historical truth behind his latest novel, Windrush Child, and has some powerful advice for children struggling to find their voice, and make it heard...
A resources pack, including teaching notes, planning sheets, working wall elements and more is available to support this episode at bit.ly/AIYCBenZresourcepack.
This episode is divided into three sections, which can be listened to in one go, as a sequence spread over several days, or in isolation. If you only have time to listen to...2021-02-0332 min
Blacklisted ConversationsTBB Talks to ... Legendary Poet& Author Dr Benjamain ZephaniahDr Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah is one of our most iconic performance poets. As a musician, poet and author Zephaniah is renowned for his tales of the black experience from struggle to history to music to culture.A pioneer of Dub Poetry Zephaniah has rubbed shoulders with black icons Bob Marley, Nelson Mandela and more. The South Bank Show returned for a new series and will feature Zephaniah in conversation with the host Melvyn Bragg about his life and work, and reveals how his troubled youth inspired him to channel his energies into poetry – and ho...2020-12-0325 min
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTEP.142 - BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAHAdam talks with British poet, writer and musician Benjamin Zephaniah.PLEASE BE AWARE: During the first 10 minutes of our conversation Benjamin told me about some relatives suffering with the effects of COVID and included some details that may be upsetting to hear for people who have lost loved ones to the disease. So if you're worried, skip past those first ten minutes and you should be OK. It's not all pandemic chat though - mainly Benjamin describes fascinatingly how managed to make the transition from angry young criminal to internationally celebrated writer.Thanks to Séa...2020-11-291h 20
Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius PipBenjamin Zephaniah • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #353Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!Without a doubt, an episode that’s been a long time in the making - at last, Pip catches up with national trasure, poet, writer and lyricist BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH!Pure enjoyment from the Birmingham legend as he and Pip catch up and talk about all things poetry but so much more… Beginning at the beginning of time itself, they move through viruses, “unpredictable” times, nature, the meat industry, finance and politics, squashing Twitter beefs, Bob Marley, doing gigs and slowly finding his crew, Life & R...2020-11-111h 05
Whiskey and WoeZephaniah OHora, "Listening to the Music," (2020) ReviewHowdy. This week we take a listen to New York City-based Merle Haggard clone Zephaniah OHora's second full-length album.
*Note this came out on Spotify with music but not on other platforms so I am re-upping*2020-11-0817 min
In the Reading CornerBenjamin Zephaniah - Windrush ChildNikki Gamble talks to Benjamin Zephaniah about his novel Windrush Child. Zephaniah explains the importance of authenticity in historical accounts and why it is the voices and stories of ordinary people that illuminate the past and help us move towards a brighter, more equal future.Leonard is shocked when he arrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father is a stranger to him, it's cold and even the Jamaican food doesn't taste the same as it did back home in Maroon Town. But his parents have brought him here to try to make a better life...2020-11-0529 minIn the Reading CornerBenjamin Zephaniah - Windrush ChildNikki Gamble talks to Benjamin Zephaniah about his novel Windrush Child. Zephaniah explains the importance of authenticity in historical accounts and why it is the voices and stories of ordinary people that illuminate the past and help us move towards a brighter, more equal future.Leonard is shocked when he arrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father is a stranger to him, it's cold and even the Jamaican food doesn't taste the same as it did back home in Maroon Town. But his parents have brought him here to try to make a better life...2020-11-0529 min
La Casa Encendida RadioBenjamin Zephaniah: poesía sonoraBenjamin Zephaniah es un poeta, novelista y músico jamaicano que reside en Inglaterra. Su poesía mezcla 'dub', 'reggae' o 'jazz' y destaca la importancia de la tradición oral para expresar y comunicar desde las inquietudes más personales hasta los problemas internacionales más actuales.2020-11-0507 min
Craig Ross"Black people will not be respected until out history is respected" - Benjamin ZephaniahThis is my response to Zephaniah's article in the Guardian, 13th October 2020.2020-10-1345 min
Mixtape AssemblyBENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH: LYRICS & SPIRITSThis Mixtape Assembly is held by the mighty Benjamin Zephaniah, one of the most important voices to come out of the UK.
Benjamin is many things, many many things, but he is probably best known as a poet. His achievements are too great to list here, though speaking personally as someone who works in education I'd like to salute Benjamin for bringing words and stories to life for so many young people around the world.
In his Mixtape Assembly, Benjamin goes on a bit of a deep one, talking freely on life after death, meditation and breath, and why the...2020-10-071h 07
Poetry plain and simpleBack To What By Benjamin ZephaniahBack To What By Benjamin Zephaniah2020-09-1000 minPoetry plain and simpleNeighbours By Benjamin ZephaniahNeighbours By Benjamin Zephaniah2020-09-0301 min
Jonny Gould's Football FixBenjamin Zephaniah: Poet, Revolutionary and proud Aston Villa fan!I reckon Aston Villa fans are as proud of our famous supporters as we are of our players!From genius violinists to the future king of England, from accomplished authors and actors to prime ministers who mistake us for West Ham!And an authentic voice of our beloved city. A poet, who over 5 decades has become a household name for his poetry and music.It’s the one and only Benjamin Zephaniah, also a patron of our Supporters’ Trust, who gave me such a generous amount of time in this wide-ranging discussion about Vill...2020-08-131h 00
Challenging by ShelterChallenging episode 4: Meet Colette. Special introduction by Benjamin ZephaniahA special thank you to Benjamin Zephaniah, writer, musician, actor and activist, for introducing this episode.
If you’re enjoying this podcast, we’d be really grateful if you rated and reviewed it on your favourite podcatcher. Doing so helps ensure this is heard by even more supporters, and even more housing and support professionals, and that helps us in our mission to keep the work of the Lead Worker Peer Mentor service going.
Welcome to Challenging, a podcast by Shelter reflecting on the ambitious and life-changing service run with Birmingham Changing Futures Together, that helped people with multiple and comp...2020-07-2700 min
Tell A FriendPoetry Means Everything (with Benjamin Zephaniah)In this episode, I interview the remarkable poet Benjamin Zephaniah on his foundational years, the Black Lives Matter Movement and the future of the Labour Party. Benjamin Zephaniah's Website: https://benjaminzephaniah.com
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D.E.A.P. DevotionalsCheck your prioritiesThis humbling episode comes from Zephaniah 2:3. God checks our priorities that He may spare us in His day of anger--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-07-0326 min
5 Live News SpecialsWindrush special with Benjamin Zephaniah and Sonia WinifredPoet Benjamin Zephaniah and Sonia Winifred who is a Labour Cabinet Member for Equalities & Culture on Lambeth Council talk to Colin Murray about the people who arrived from the Caribbean to start a new life in Britain 72 years ago who became known as the Windrush generation.
Sonia Winifred’s parents made that journey in 1957, then Sonia made the same one in 1965. Poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah’s mother made the journey in 1957 one year before he was born in 1958.
They talk about the hopes they had when they arrived, the racism they experienced and the Windrush scandal which emerged in 2...2020-06-2450 min
Windrush StoriesProf. Benjamin ZephaniahProfessor Benjamin Zephaniah was born and raised in Birmingham, England, the son of a Jamaican nurse and Bajan postal worker. He is a poet, novelist, lecturer, activist, musician, TV and radio presenter. https://benjaminzephaniah.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2257 min
Windrush StoriesProf. Benjamin ZephaniahProfessor Benjamin Zephaniah was born and raised in Birmingham, England, the son of a Jamaican nurse and Bajan postal worker. He is a poet, novelist, lecturer, activist, musician, TV and radio presenter. https://benjaminzephaniah.com2020-06-2257 min
MrMcBridesEnglishPodcastEpisode 2- The Sun - Benjamin Zephaniah AnalysisToday’s pod is all about Benjamin Zephaniahs Poem - The Sun. I played around with some music and the poem also features an interrupting postman!2020-03-2416 min
En SintoniaLa poesía y música de Benjamin Zephaniah.Medita con Tania Karam para iniciar con alegría este 2020, un año espejo, en el que lo que des, recibirás. El personaje de la semana es Benjamin Zephaniah, escritor rastafari británico y su inspiradora historia.2020-01-0700 min
Ex LibrisBenjamin Zephaniah in Newham BookshopBenjamin Zephaniah speaks truth-to-power like nobody else. A Kung Fu stylist, dub musician, Peaky Blinder, renegade activist, vegan force-of-nature, and much-loved ‘people’s poet’, Benjamin has lived many lifetimes.
He tells Ex Libris in inimitably raw but sonorous manner about how poetry saved his life; of his mother’s Windrush Generation and its Caribbean oral tradition; being dyslexic and finding a path away from prison; slamming the phone down on Nelson Mandela and exchanging notes with Bob Marley; and why there should be a library on every high street.
Zephaniah also speaks touchingly of the great per...2019-12-1759 min
Everything Under The Sun46. What Would We Do if we Didn’t have a Prime Minister? With Benjamin Zephaniah. How much Plastic is in the Sea? Where Will the Polar Bears go if the Ice Caps Melt?This week’s questions are about politics, plastic and how climate change affects polar bears. Poet Benjamin Zephaniah talks us through what it might be like to have no Prime Minister, and we find out about the plastic problem in our oceans as well as all about the perils facing polar bears.Subscribe to the show to never miss an episode and do send in your questions!Wishing you a lovely week!Check out the shows website www.everythingunderthesun.co.ukInsta: @mollyoldfieldwritesTwitter: @mollyoldfield2019-12-0612 min
One to OneBenjamin Zephaniah meets Kevin McElenyIn approximately half of couples experiencing difficulty conceiving, part of the problem lies with the male. Despite this, male infertility is a largely under-researched and taboo subject. To find out why, and what needs to be done, Benjamin Zephaniah meets consultant urologist Kevin McEleny, who leads the Male Fertility Service at the Newcastle Fertility Centre in the International Centre for Life. Producer Sarah Blunt.Support OrganisationsFertility Network UK offers information, advice and support for anyone suffering from infertility related problems.
http://fertilitynetworkuk.org The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is the UK's...2019-10-1513 minOne to OneBenjamin Zephaniah meets Richard ClothierBenjamin Zephaniah is infertile. This is not something you hear men readily admit. It has been a taboo subject. This has resulted in many men with fertility problems feeling isolated and guilt-ridden whilst also grieving for the child they cannot have by natural methods. Richard Clothier describes his experiences. Benjamin meets Richard’s wife Terri in the next programme. Producer Sarah BluntSupport OrganisationsFertility Network UK offers information, advice and support for anyone suffering from infertility related problems.
http://fertilitynetworkuk.orgThe Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is the UK's independent regulator ov...2019-10-0113 minMusic LifeIs there a place for politics in music? With Benjamin Zephaniah, Novelist, Sophia Thakur and Hussain ManawerMusic Life continues in this weekly series and podcast in which musicians talk to musicians about all aspects of life making music.The host this time is poet, author and musician Benjamin Zephaniah (The Times listed him as one of 50 greatest postwar writers). And he’s joined by rapper Novelist (Mercury nominated), spoken word artist Sophia Thakur (performed live with London Symphony Orchestra, published author), and spoken word performer Hussain Manawer (supported Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Cher).Led by Benjamin they’ll be discussing whether there is a place for politics in music, is it m...2019-09-2037 min
The John Robb TapesEpisode 13 | BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAHPoet, writer and musician, Benjamin Zephaniah, talks to John about his politically charged ‘toasting’, Dub Ranting, and life in Birmingham and London through the 70s and 80s.
He talks about friendships with the likes of Peter Tosh and performing on the alternative cabaret and comedy circuit, as well as his love of reggae and the vegan lifestyle.
Originally filmed at the Tower of London during the Lush Summit. Watch the full interview here: http://player.lush.com/tv/conversation-john-robb-and-benjamin-zephaniah
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2019-08-2355 min
The John Robb TapesEpisode 13 | BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAHPoet, writer and musician, Benjamin Zephaniah, talks to John about his politically charged ‘toasting’, Dub Ranting, and life in Birmingham and London through the 70s and 80s.He talks about friendships with the likes of Peter Tosh and performing on the alternative cabaret and comedy circuit, as well as his love of reggae and the vegan lifestyle.Originally filmed at the Tower of London during the Lush Summit. Watch the full interview here: http://player.lush.com/tv/conversation-john-robb-and-benjamin-zephaniahSwears.2019-08-2300 min
Saturday LiveBenjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Zephaniah talks to Aasmah Mir and Rev. Richard Coles about the origins of his passion for rhyme, music and country living. Marian Newman went from being a forensic scientist to a nail expert whose career highlights include the supermodel nails for the Olympics 2012 Closing Ceremony. A clip of Daniel Alston and his sisters appeared on the Radio 4 programme Rewinder - they recall their memories of Blue Peter coming round to tea. Former World Karate Champion Janice Francis-Irwin on the importance of martial arts and organising Caribbean tea parties. Professor Alice Roberts shares her Inheritance Tracks: A Whiter Shade...2019-06-151h 24
How I Found My VoiceBenjamin ZephaniahSamira Ahmed speaks to poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. From racist attacks and police brutality to receiving a letter from Bob Marley telling him that Britain needs him, Zephaniah talks about the moments that shaped and inspired his voice.How I Found My Voice is an Intelligence Squared podcast that explores how some of the world's greatest artists and thinkers became such compelling - and unique - communicators. To hear the rest of the series search How I Found My Voice wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode was originally recorded in April 2019 and...2019-04-2249 min
Black History & CultureBenjamin Zephaniah on the moments that shaped and inspired his voiceThis week we bring you an episode from one of our sister podcasts, How I Found My Voice, where host Samira Ahmed speaks to poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. From racist attacks and police brutality to receiving a letter from Bob Marley telling him that Britain needs him, Zephaniah talks about the moments that shaped and inspired his voice.How I Found My Voice is an Intelligence Squared podcast that explores how some of the world's greatest artists and thinkers became such compelling - and unique - communicators. To hear the rest of the series search How...2019-04-2247 min
Only ArtistsIqbal Khan meets Benjamin ZephaniahThe theatre director Iqbal Khan meets the poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Iqbal Khan was born in Birmingham. His productions include innovative stagings of Othello and Much Ado About Nothing for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Benjamin Zephaniah is also from Birmingham. He's written more than a dozen books of poems, as well as novels, plays and children's books.Producer: Clare Walker2019-03-0628 min
Easy RidaEpisode 6 - Benjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah is a British writer, dub poet and Rastafarian. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008.benjaminzephaniah.com2019-03-0500 min
Blood on the TracksMichaela Coel, Benjamin Zephaniah, Bez from Happy Mondays, Mike BubbinsPoet and reggae artist Benjamin Zephaniah, Bez from the Happy Mondays, actress Michaela Coel and former Elvis impersonator turned comic actor Mike Bubbins are asked by Colin Murray for a song that will guarantee everyone gets up to dance, best live performance they’ve ever seen, emotional songs, a modern-day classic that will be beloved twenty five years from now, and greatest song under two minutes. Music includes tracks by Pharrell, Sia, Blossoms and Stevie Wonder.2019-01-091h 24
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentThe Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah: The Autobiography by Benjamin ZephaniahPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347057 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah: The Autobiography Author: Benjamin Zephaniah Narrator: Benjamin Zephaniah Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 46 minutes Release date: August 9, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: *BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week* Benjamin Zephaniah, who has travelled the world for his art and his humanitarianism, now tells the one story that encompasses it all: the story of his life. In the early 1980s when punks and Rastas were on the streets protesting about unemployment...2018-08-0903 min
Stream Popular Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsThe Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah: The Autobiography by Benjamin ZephaniahPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347057 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah: The Autobiography Author: Benjamin Zephaniah Narrator: Benjamin Zephaniah Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 46 minutes Release date: August 9, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: *BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week* Benjamin Zephaniah, who has travelled the world for his art and his humanitarianism, now tells the one story that encompasses it all: the story of his life. In the early 1980s when punks and Rastas were on the streets protesting about unemployment, homelessness...2018-08-0903 min
The Shakespeare SessionsMy Own Shakespeare: Benjamin Zephaniah and Rowan WilliamsBenjamin Zephaniah and Rowan Williams share their favourite Shakespearean moments2018-06-0605 min
Fruto RadialPrograma n156 - filosofia de la calle - benjamin zephaniahPROGRAMA N156 - FILOSOFIA DE LA CALLE - BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH - CORDOBA - EXTRAÑO FRUTO2017-10-2144 min
Loose EndsTim Minchin, David Bryan, AL Kennedy, Joseph Barnes-Phillips, Benjamin Zephaniah, Susanne Sundfor, Arthur Smith, Nikki BediNikki Bedi and Arthur Smith are joined by Tim Minchin, David Bryan, A.L. Kennedy and Joseph Barnes-Phillips for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Benjamin Zephaniah & The Revolutionary Minds and Susanne Sundfor.2017-10-0745 min
Immerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookFunky Turkeys Audiobook by Benjamin ZephaniahListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 297195
Title: Funky Turkeys
Author: Benjamin Zephaniah
Narrator: Benjamin Zephaniah
Format: Unabridged
Length: 00:40:04
Language: English
Release date: 05-04-17
Publisher: The Copyright Group Ltd.
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry
Summary:
Benjamin Zephaniah - Funky Turkeys. Rap along with Benjamin Zephaniah to the beat of his unique performance poetry. Hip, zany and streetwise this is an excellent collection from one of our leading modern poets. The poems are taken mainly from the books 'Talking Turkeys' and 'Funky Chickens'. The audio versions vary slightly from the written text in Benjamin's books.
Contact...2017-05-0540 min
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Literature, PoetryFunky Turkeys by Benjamin ZephaniahPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/297195to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Funky Turkeys
Author: Benjamin Zephaniah
Narrator: Benjamin Zephaniah
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 40 minutes
Release date: May 4, 2017
Genres: Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
Benjamin Zephaniah - Funky Turkeys. Rap along with Benjamin Zephaniah to the beat of his unique performance poetry. Hip, zany and streetwise this is an excellent collection from one of our leading modern poets. The poems are taken mainly from the books 'Talking Turkeys' and 'Funky Chickens'. The audio versions vary slightly from the written text in Benjamin's books.2017-05-0440 min
The Codpast21 - The Professor of Poetry feat. Benjamin ZephaniahDub Poet Benjamin Zephaniah has some impressive strings to his bow; writer, author, musician and professor of Humanities and Arts at Brunel University, to name a few. What’s even more impressive is that he managed this all without ever going to university, college or even finishing high school. However far from being an ambassador for the university of life, Benjamin maintains that a formal education is the only path to a brighter future. This episode takes us on a journey through some of the most influential times recent, politics, music and art, from the poi...2016-02-0231 min
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyTerror Kid by Benjamin ZephaniahPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/296699to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Terror Kid
Author: Benjamin Zephaniah
Narrator: Ewan Goddard
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2015
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Rico knows to stay away from trouble as best he can. But he's angry and frustrated at the injustices he sees happening at home and around the world. He wants to do something - but what? When he is approached by Speech, a mysterious man who shares Rico's hacktivist interests, Rico is given the perfect opportunity to speak out. After all, what harm can a peaceful cyber...2015-04-024h 00
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyTerror Kid by Benjamin ZephaniahPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/296699 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Terror Kid Author: Benjamin Zephaniah Narrator: Ewan Goddard Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 2, 2015 Genres: Mystery & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Rico knows to stay away from trouble as best he can. But he's angry and frustrated at the injustices he sees happening at home and around the world. He wants to do something - but what? When he is approached by Speech, a mysterious man who shares Rico's hacktivist interests, Rico is given the perfect opportunity to speak out. After all, what harm can a peaceful...2015-04-0203 min
How to Grab Audiobook in Teens, Ages 11-13Terror Kid by Benjamin Zephaniah | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Terror Kid
Author: Benjamin Zephaniah
Narrator: Ewan Goddard
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-02-15
Publisher: Nudged Audio
Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13
Summary:
Rico knows to stay away from trouble as best he can. But hes angry and frustrated at the injustices he sees happening at home and around the world. He wants to do something but what?
When he is approached by Speech, a mysterious man who shares Rico's hacktivist interests, Rico is given the perfect opportunity to speak out. After all, what...2015-04-023h 51
My Own ShakespeareBenjamin ZephaniahPoet Benjamin Zephaniah chooses the final speech from A Midsummer Night's Dream as the piece of Shakespeare that inspires him most. Reader: Chiwetel Ejiofor.2012-05-1602 min
The Vegan Option including Vegetarianism: The Story So FarRebel Poet: Benjamin Zephaniah discusses the life of Abul ʿala Al-Maʿarri (أبو العلاء المعري), the medieval Arab vegan philosopher poethttp://www.archive.org/download/TheVeganOptionRebelPoet/TheVeganOption_RebelPoet_1.mp3 (24 min) Play or download (22 MB MP3) (other formats) (via iTunes)
Rebel Poet: The Life of Al-Ma’arri
A thousand years ago, Al-Ma’arri was writing Arabic poems of extreme complexity, promoting a rational ideal and most remarkably, making an ethical case for veganism. We tell the story of his life in conversation with fellow vegan rebel poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
We first found out about Al-Ma’arri through a blog by Gary Francione and were both intrigued and surprised more had not been said about...2012-03-0600 min
show - The Vegan OptionRebel Poet: Benjamin Zephaniah discusses the life of Abul ʿala Al-Maʿarri (أبو العلاء المعري), the medieval Arab vegan philosopher poethttp://www.archive.org/download/TheVeganOptionRebelPoet/TheVeganOption_RebelPoet_1.mp3 (24 min) Play or download (22 MB MP3) (other formats) (via iTunes)
Rebel Poet: The Life of Al-Ma’arri
A thousand years ago, Al-Ma’arri was writing Arabic poems of extreme complexity, promoting a rational ideal and most remarkably, making an ethical case for veganism. We tell the story of his life in conversation with fellow vegan rebel poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
We first found out about Al-Ma’arri through a blog by Gary Francione and were both intrigued and surprised more had not been said about...2012-03-0600 min
How to Discover Free Audiobook in Drama & Poetry, PoetryFunky Turkeys by Benjamin Zephaniah | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Funky Turkeys
Author: Benjamin Zephaniah
Narrator: Benjamin Zephaniah
Format: Unabridged
Length: 40 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-14-11
Publisher: The Copyright Group
Genres: Drama & Poetry, Poetry
Summary:
Rap along with Benjamin Zephaniah to the beat of his unique performance poetry. Hip, zany and streetwise, this is an excellent collection from one of our leading modern poets. The poems are taken mainly from the books Talking Turkeys and Funky Chickens. (The audio versions vary slightly from the written text in Benjamin's books.)
Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2011-09-1440 min
English: Personal Experiences - for iPod/iPhoneBenjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Zephaniah describes his love for the organic nature of English language.2011-05-1800 minEnglish: Personal Experiences - for iPad/Mac/PCBenjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Zephaniah describes his love for the organic nature of English language.2011-05-1800 minEnglish: Personal Experiences - for iPad/Mac/PCTranscript -- Benjamin ZephaniahTranscript -- Benjamin Zephaniah describes his love for the organic nature of English language.2011-05-1800 minEnglish: Personal Experiences - for iPod/iPhoneTranscript -- Benjamin ZephaniahTranscript -- Benjamin Zephaniah describes his love for the organic nature of English language.2011-05-1800 min
Inheritance Tracks: Inheritance Tracks 2008-2011Benjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Zephaniah: Young Gifted&Black - Bob&Marcia; Something Inside - Labi Siffre2011-04-0908 minInheritance TracksBenjamin ZephaniahBenjamin Zephaniah: Young Gifted&Black - Bob&Marcia; Something Inside - Labi Siffre2011-04-0908 min
BookclubBenjamin ZephaniahJames Naughtie and readers talk to Benjamin Zephaniah, the poet and novelist who's equally popular with both adults and children. Our chosen novel is Refugee Boy, written for young adults. Benjamin is perhaps best known for his performance poetry with a political edge, but he has also written novels for young people. Benjamin is interested in international affairs and travels extensively throughout the developing world. He has visited refugee camps in places like Gaza and Montenegro and in Refugee Boy he borrows from many of the stories he heard, to create a tale that many refugees would...2011-03-0427 min
Coexisting With Nonhuman AnimalsEpisode 12 Benjamin ZephaniahEpisode 12 Benjamin Zephaniah, Dennis Kucinich, Avatar Hello and welcome to episode 12 of Coexisting With Nonhuman Animals, Benjamin Zephaniah, Dennis Kucinich and Avatar. My first story is about Benjamin Zephaniah, I love his name. His surname is spelt "2010-12-1700 min
The Guardian UK Culture PodcastBenjamin Zephaniah talks to Hannah PoolBenjamin Zephaniah talks to Hannah Pool2009-05-2105 min
Desert Island Discs: Archive 1996-2000Benjamin ZephaniahSue Lawley's castaway on this week's Desert Island Discs is dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah. As well as talking about his work as a performance poet often working in prisons or schools, Benjamin recalls a time when he was illiterate. He also remembers Nelson Mandela's request to meet him at seven o'clock in the morning to brief him on Margaret Thatcher.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Take Five by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Book: Poetical Works of Shelley by Percy Shelley
Luxury: Law of the...1997-06-0835 min