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The Word with Miranda RaeJimmy Galvin joins The Word with Miranda RaeJimmy Galvin, the artist who hadn’t read a book at 20. Jimmy Galvin joins Miranda for an in depth chat about his life, love of reading and growing up in poverty on north Bristol council estate Lawrence Weston, Jimmy didn’t read a book until he was 20. His life changed when his girlfriend took him to the Tate gallery in London. Jimmy is an artist in the true sense of the word, exploring the realms of possibilities through his art and multi genres. Website: http://jimmygalvin.com/ Follow Jimmy and Miranda on Instagram: @jimmgalvin1 @MirandaTheWord
2022-04-2031 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeJimmy Galvin joins The Word with Miranda Rae Jimmy Galvin, the artist who hadn’t read a book at 20. Jimmy Galvin joins Miranda for an in depth chat about his life, love of reading and growing up in poverty on north Bristol council estate Lawrence Weston, Jimmy didn’t read a book until he was 20. His life changed when his girlfriend took him to the Tate gallery in London. Jimmy is an artist in the true sense of the word, exploring the realms of possibilities through his art and multi genres. Website: http://jimmygalvin.com/ Follow Jimmy and Miranda on I...
2022-04-2031 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeRadio 1’’s Annie Nightingale joins The Word with Miranda RaeTo celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fem FM, the UK's first womens radio station, the organisation Sound Women South West decided to pay tribute and as part of the is Miranda had the privilege of interviewing the goddess of radio, Annie Nightingale. Annie joined Radio 1 in 1971, she was the first female DJ and was the only female DJ for 12 years!  We hear how Annie had to face horrific sexism and discrimination for many years.  Annie now actively seeks to encourage and empower young women in to Broadcasting. An absolutely living legend who has been broadcasting on Radio 1 now for 50 ye...
2022-04-1620 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeRadio 1’’s Annie Nightingale joins The Word with Miranda RaeTo celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fem FM, the UK's first womens radio station, the organisation Sound Women South West decided to pay tribute and as part of the is Miranda had the privilege of interviewing the goddess of radio, Annie Nightingale. Annie joined Radio 1 in 1971, she was the first female DJ and was the only female DJ for 12 years!  We hear how Annie had to face horrific sexism and discrimination for many years.  Annie now actively seeks to encourage and empower young women in to Broadcasting. An absolutely living legend who has been broadcasting on Radio 1 now for 50 years!!
2022-04-1620 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMultidisciplinary Genius Cleveland Watkiss MBE joins The Word with Miranda Rae This Podcast's guest on The Word with Miranda is multidisciplinary genius Cleveland Watkiss MBE. Cleveland was born in Hackney to a Jamaican family, he studied music at the London School of Singing and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He was taught by the most respected coaches in the industry. He’s an original founder member of the Jazz Warriors and now Co-Director of Warriors International. Most recently, for his services to music Cleveland has been appointed an MBE. He has worked Stevie Wonder The Who, Richard Spaven Trio, Louis Moholo, Bobby McFerrin Goldie, Björk Talvin Singh Bob...
2022-04-1632 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMultidisciplinary Genius Cleveland Watkiss MBE joins The Word with Miranda RaeThis Podcast's guest on The Word with Miranda is multidisciplinary genius Cleveland Watkiss MBE. Cleveland was born in Hackney to a Jamaican family, he studied music at the London School of Singing and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He was taught by the most respected coaches in the industry. He’s an original founder member of the Jazz Warriors and now Co-Director of Warriors International. Most recently, for his services to music Cleveland has been appointed an MBE. He has worked Stevie Wonder The Who, Richard Spaven Trio, Louis Moholo, Bobby McFerrin Goldie, Björk Talvin Singh Bob...
2022-04-1632 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeHollywood filmmakers & husband & wife due Gita Pullapilly & Aron Gaudet join The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda are joined by Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly, a husband and wife, writing and directing team who discovered the real-life story that inspired their film by searching the remote corners of the internet and landed on a coupon blog that talked about the coupon caper. Gaudet & Pullapilly started to create a niche, collaborating on true stories, most notably the acclaimed, Emmy-nominated feature documentary, The Way We Get By. They then moved into the narrative space with their feature, Beneath The Harvest Sky. It was only natural for their first studio film to come from this same...
2022-04-1626 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeHollywood filmmakers & husband & wife due Gita Pullapilly & Aron Gaudet join The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda are joined by Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly, a husband and wife, writing and directing team who discovered the real-life story that inspired their film by searching the remote corners of the internet and landed on a coupon blog that talked about the coupon caper. Gaudet & Pullapilly started to create a niche, collaborating on true stories, most notably the acclaimed, Emmy-nominated feature documentary, The Way We Get By. They then moved into the narrative space with their feature, Beneath The Harvest Sky. It was only natural for their first studio film to come from this...
2022-04-1626 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeSinger/Songwriter from Bristol, Tanya Lacey joins The Word with Miranda RaeThis podcast's featured guest is the legendary Bristol Singer/Songwriter Tanya Lacey. Tanya shares the highs and lows of being signed to one of the world’s biggest record labels and explains why she has decided to go independent. We hear some of Tanya's latest music including the amazing soundtrack to the Hollywood blockbuster "Queenpins" starting Kirsten Bell & Kirby Howell-Baptise. Follow Tanya & Miranda on Instagram: @tanyalacey @mirandarae007 Twitter:  @MirandaTheWord
2022-04-1629 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeSinger/Songwriter from Bristol, Tanya Lacey joins The Word with Miranda RaeThis podcast's featured guest is the legendary Bristol Singer/Songwriter Tanya Lacey. Tanya shares the highs and lows of being signed to one of the world’s biggest record labels and explains why she has decided to go independent. We hear some of Tanya's latest music including the amazing soundtrack to the Hollywood blockbuster "Queenpins" starting Kirsten Bell & Kirby Howell-Baptise. Follow Tanya & Miranda on Instagram: @tanyalacey @mirandarae007 Twitter:  @MirandaTheWord  
2022-04-1629 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaePrincess Wonda on The Word with Miranda RaeThe Princess of AfroFusion, Princess Wonda joins Miranda for an indepth chat about the music business, her journey into music and shares her tips for success. Princess Wonda aka ‘The Princess of Afro-Fusion is a multifaceted independent charting artist whose musical journey began in London at her church choir. She’s had the opportunity to hone in her craft and developing performance skills alongside music professions by working as a backing vocalist for live shows and session singing. Something she has done for close to 15 years. As a cultured young woman, she spent some years in Nigeria completing her primary scho...
2022-04-1526 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaePrincess Wonda on The Word with Miranda RaeThe Princess of AfroFusion, Princess Wonda joins Miranda for an indepth chat about the music business, her journey into music and shares her tips for success. Princess Wonda aka ‘The Princess of Afro-Fusion is a multifaceted independent charting artist whose musical journey began in London at her church choir. She’s had the opportunity to hone in her craft and developing performance skills alongside music professions by working as a backing vocalist for live shows and session singing. Something she has done for close to 15 years. As a cultured young woman, she spent some years in N...
2022-04-1526 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets filmmaker Michael Jenkins from Blak Wave ProductionsMiranda interviews UK filmmaker Michael Jenkins from Blak Wave Productions. The aim of Blak Wave is to revolutionise what stories are being told and who’s telling them. They want their content to better reflect society, giving a voice to unheard voices and telling untold stories. At Blak Wave they are motivated to create character driven content that is inspiring, imaginative and representative. Passionate about literally changing the face of TV and film, they focus on creating entertaining, emotional and compelling stories in documentary, factual and drama.
2021-12-0714 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets filmmaker Michael Jenkins from Blak Wave ProductionsMiranda interviews UK filmmaker Michael Jenkins from Blak Wave Productions. The aim of Blak Wave is to revolutionise what stories are being told and who’s telling them. They want their content to better reflect society, giving a voice to unheard voices and telling untold stories. At Blak Wave they are motivated to create character driven content that is inspiring, imaginative and representative. Passionate about literally changing the face of TV and film, they focus on creating entertaining, emotional and compelling stories in documentary, factual and drama.
2021-12-0714 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae featuring special guest DJ Deli GeeDJ-ing for more than 4 decades is a rare and unique position to be in so Miranda and Deli Gee share their stories and look back at their days when they were both on Galaxy Radio one of the first Dance radio stations in the UK.Some people are part of a scene’s architecture though, and Bristol’s Deli-G is one of them. “My DJ career goes back to the 70s,” he says, “helping in record shops and setting up soundsystems. I did my first party at Bannerman Road Junior School.” Deli built his first soundsystem in Kingston, Jamaica, whe...
2021-12-0657 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae featuring special guest DJ Deli GeeDJ-ing for more than 4 decades is a rare and unique position to be in so Miranda and Deli Gee share their stories and look back at their days when they were both on Galaxy Radio one of the first Dance radio stations in the UK. Some people are part of a scene’s architecture though, and Bristol’s Deli-G is one of them. “My DJ career goes back to the 70s,” he says, “helping in record shops and setting up soundsystems. I did my first party at Bannerman Road Junior School.” Deli built his first soundsystem in Kingston, Ja...
2021-12-0657 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeAfrikan Queens - Episode 3 featuring Sister Jendayi SerwahAfrikan Queens - Episode 3In this episode we hear from Sister Jendayi Serwarh.  Jendayi is an expert in Race equality and works as a consultant and specialises in precolonial history and women in ancient history, she talks to us about several Queens including the Kandake's and Yaa Asantewa. She also talks about the importance of this series and how we need to share these stories of these wonderful role models and looking deeper into the true history of these Afrikan Queens.Afrikan Queens is a 10 part series celebrating and sharing the often untold stories of these incredible Afrikan Q...
2021-04-2115 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeAfrikan Queens - Episode 3 featuring Sister Jendayi SerwahThe complete series of 10 episodes is availble on many other platforms usig this link: https://anchor.fm/sound-women-sw-network Afrikan Queens - Episode 3 In this episode we hear from Sister Jendayi Serwarh.  Jendayi is an expert in Race equality and works as a consultant and specialises in precolonial history and women in ancient history, she talks to us about several Queens including the Kandake's and Yaa Asantewa. She also talks about the importance of this series and how we need to share these stories of these wonderful role models and looking deeper into the t...
2021-04-2115 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeAfrikan Queens - Episode 2 - Nanny of the MaroonsThe complete series of 10 episodes is availble on many other platforms usig this link: https://anchor.fm/sound-women-sw-network   Afrikan Queens - Episode 2 - Nanny of the Maroons. In this episode we learn about Nanny of the Maroons through the lens of one of our modern sheros and leaders, the Deputy Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Asher Craig. Asher is the first Rastafarian councillor in Europe.  Asher took part in the Razana Afrika Exhibition and chose to research and embody Nanny of the Maroons so Asher shares her learnings with us.  We...
2021-04-2115 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeAfrikan Queens - a 10 part series celebrating Afrikan Queens & SheroesAfrikan Queens is a 10 part series celebrating our ancestors and Afrikan Queens and Sheroes that all too often have been forgotten or left out of the history books. The 1st episode of Afrikan Queens sets up the series & explains the importance of sharing this rarely heard of history. We launch the series on International Womens Day as the Queens & Sheroes we will feature are wonderfully inspiring & great role models. So often black history, which is everyones history, focuses just on the trafficking of enslaved Afrikans and the victimisation whereas this series is a celebration of women. We have collaborated with...
2021-03-1015 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeAfrikan Queens - a 10 part series celebrating Afrikan Queens & Sheroes The complete series of 10 episodes is availble on many other platforms usig this link: https://anchor.fm/sound-women-sw-network   Afrikan Queens is a 10 part series celebrating our ancestors and Afrikan Queens and Sheroes that all too often have been forgotten or left out of the history books. The 1st episode of Afrikan Queens sets up the series & explains the importance of sharing this rarely heard of history. We launch the series on International Womens Day as the Queens & Sheroes we will feature are wonderfully inspiring & great role models. So often black history, which is everyones history, focuses j...
2021-03-1015 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets Alicai Harley to celebrate the launch of her rocking new EP The Red Room IntroIn this podcast we meet self professed yard gyal Alicai Harley.  Alicai is literally buzzing as she shares her musical inspirations and journey to where she is now. Put It On You by Alicaì Harley was released on January 29th 2021 via Parlophone Records/Saint Music Alicai (Alla-Kai) Harley, also known as the ‘Hot Shot’, is a 24 year old Singer-Rapper who originates from Kingston, Jamaica, but lives in and performs her artistry out of London, UK. 
 Alicai’s sound is very unique! It has been described as a blend of Dance-Hall, Pop, R&B, and UK Grime....
2021-02-2016 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets Alicai Harley to celebrate the launch of her rocking new EP The Red Room IntroIn this podcast we meet self professed yard gyal Alicai Harley.  Alicai is literally buzzing as she shares her musical inspirations and journey to where she is now.Put It On You by Alicaì Harley was released on January 29th 2021 via Parlophone Records/Saint MusicAlicai (Alla-Kai) Harley, also known as the ‘Hot Shot’, is a 24 year old Singer-Rapper who originates from Kingston, Jamaica, but lives in and performs her artistry out of London, UK. 
 Alicai’s sound is very unique! It has been described as a blend of Dance-Hall, Pop, R&B, and UK Grime.
2021-02-2016 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets with Debut Author published on Penguin Books, Caleb Azumah NelsonMiranda Rae meets with Author Caleb Azumah Nelson OPEN WATER by Caleb Azumah Nelson is a stunning, shattering debut novel about two Black British artists falling in and out of love in contemporary London. It explores race, love, masculinity, violence, vulnerability and what it means to be a person in a world that sees you only as a black body – with a soulful intensity that will make your heart race. I inhaled it in one sitting and I’m on my second reading now, this time with the incredible music from the story playing in my headphones as I mu...
2021-02-0715 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets with Debut Author published on Penguin Books, Caleb Azumah NelsonMiranda Rae meets with Author Caleb Azumah NelsonOPEN WATER by Caleb Azumah Nelson is a stunning, shattering debut novel about two Black British artists falling in and out of love in contemporary London. It explores race, love, masculinity, violence, vulnerability and what it means to be a person in a world that sees you only as a black body – with a soulful intensity that will make your heart race. I inhaled it in one sitting and I’m on my second reading now, this time with the incredible music from the story playing in my headphones as I mull ov...
2021-02-0715 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Tim Kindberg Author of Vampires of AvonmouthTim Kindberg's research interests lie in applying ubiquitous and mobile computing technologies to new kinds of digital media platforms.He is the founder and creator of social video platforms Vorb and Nth Screen, and has powered other creative installations and platforms through Matter 2 Media. He also consults for arts companies and corporations through Tim Kindberg consulting. He has several decades of experience in building novel platforms, starting from his work on cloud computing in the 1980s, before the web existed. Tim is a Bristol author who has recently self-published a book with strong local links.Vampires...
2021-02-0618 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Tim Kindberg Author of Vampires of AvonmouthTim Kindberg's research interests lie in applying ubiquitous and mobile computing technologies to new kinds of digital media platforms. He is the founder and creator of social video platforms Vorb and Nth Screen, and has powered other creative installations and platforms through Matter 2 Media. He also consults for arts companies and corporations through Tim Kindberg consulting.  He has several decades of experience in building novel platforms, starting from his work on cloud computing in the 1980s, before the web existed.   Tim is a Bristol author who has recently self-published a book with str...
2021-02-0618 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Author of Bernard & The Cloth Monkey, Judith BryanJUDITH BRYANPENGUIN BOOKS are launching a landmark new series of lost or hard-to-find books, now rediscovered, by Black writers who wrote about Black Britain and the diaspora across the last century, curated and introduced by Bernardine Evaristo. PENGUIN begin the series with six novels – from breath-taking literary thrillers to innovative historical fiction, displaying a vast array of Black storytelling talent. Each title is thoughtfully repackaged with a fresh, bold look that features cover artwork by outstanding Black British artists, and a unique introduction from Bernardine.Joining me on this podcast is one of these trailblazing authoris, Judith Bry...
2021-02-0321 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Author of Bernard & The Cloth Monkey, Judith BryanJUDITH BRYAN PENGUIN BOOKS are launching a landmark new series of lost or hard-to-find books, now rediscovered, by Black writers who wrote about Black Britain and the diaspora across the last century, curated and introduced by Bernardine Evaristo. PENGUIN begin the series with six novels – from breath-taking literary thrillers to innovative historical fiction, displaying a vast array of Black storytelling talent. Each title is thoughtfully repackaged with a fresh, bold look that features cover artwork by outstanding Black British artists, and a unique introduction from Bernardine. Joining me on this podcast is one of these tra...
2021-02-0321 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae asks Professor Adam Finn about the Covid19 Vaccination and asks if its safeIn December 2020 the UK Government announced that a vaccination has been developed to combat Covid-19. Miranda interviewed Adam back at the start of the pandemic and was told that it was take a minimum of 1-2 years to develop a vaccination so Miranda invited Adam back to ask his help in understanding how the Covid19 vaccination has been made so quickly and we can trust its safe.Adam Finn is a Paedatrician at Bristol Childrens Hospital, he is a scientist and specialises in Immuniology.  Adam sits on the UK Goverment Committee that are helping to develop the recommendations for t...
2021-01-1919 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae asks Professor Adam Finn about the Covid19 Vaccine and asks if its safeIn December 2020, the UK Government announced that a vaccine has been developed to combat Covid-19. Miranda interviewed Adam back at the start of the pandemic and was told that it would take a minimum of 1-2 years to develop a vaccine so Miranda invited Adam back to ask his help in understanding how the Covid19 vaccination has been made so quickly and why we can trust its safe. Adam Finn is a Paediatrician at Bristol Children’s Hospital; he is a scientist and specialises in Immunology.  Adam sits on the UK Government Committee that are helping to develop the rec...
2021-01-1919 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeChristmas Day on The Word with Miranda Rae with guests The Sounds of Blackness, Paul, Holbrook, Laura Bayston and Birdgirl aka Dr Mya-Rose CraigJoin MIranda Rae for this incredible special Christmas Day edition of The Word featuring an awesome array of guests.  In this festive celebration Miranda meets with Birdgirl aka Dr Mya-Rose Craig. At just 18 Birdgirl has been made an honoury Doctarate by University of Bristol for her incredible charity work with Black 2 Nature and sharing wildlife with kids from the BAME community, she has seen over half of the worlds population of birds and battling social and environmental issues are a daily mission for this young activist. Guests also include Filmmaker and Director Paul Holbrook from Shrunk Films, m...
2020-12-271h 37The Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae on Christmas Day 2020 with Guests Gary Hines from The Sounds Of Blackness, Filmmaker Paul Holbrook, Actress LauraJoin MIranda Rae for this incredible special Christmas Day edition of The Word featuring an awesome array of guests.  In this 2 hour festive celebration Miranda meets with Birdgirl aka Dr Mya-Rose Craig. At just 18 Birdgirl has been made an honoury Doctarate by University of Bristol for her incredible charity work with Black 2 Nature and sharing wildlife with kids from the BAME community, she has seen over half of the worlds population of birds and battling social and environmental issues are a daily mission for this young activist.Guests also include Filmmaker and Director Paul Holbrook from Shrunk Films, multi-award w...
2020-12-271h 37The Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae on Christmas Day 2020 with Guests Gary Hines from The Sounds Of Blackness, Filmmaker Paul Holbrook, Actress Laura Bayston& Environmentalist Dr Mya-Rose Craig aka BirdgirlJoin MIranda Rae for this incredible special Christmas Day edition of The Word featuring an awesome array of guests.  In this festive celebration Miranda meets with Birdgirl aka Dr Mya-Rose Craig. At just 18 Birdgirl has been made an honoury Doctarate by University of Bristol for her incredible charity work with Black 2 Nature and sharing wildlife with kids from the BAME community, she has seen over half of the worlds population of birds and battling social and environmental issues are a daily mission for this young activist. Guests also include Filmmaker and Director Paul Holbrook from Shrunk Films, multi-award winner a...
2020-12-271h 37The Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeDavid Lammy MP on The Word with Miranda RaeDavid Lammy MP was first elected in Tottenham in 2000, he was the 1st Black Briton to study law at Harvard University and has since gone onto pave the way as a leading politician and conisdered to be a real people's champion.  In this podcast Miranda asks David about his jouney into politics, the importance of independent journalism and community radio. Plus David shares his views on Knife crime plus the significance of the post war African and Caribbean pioneers we have come to know as the Windrush Generation and how he reacted to this years Black Lives Matter protests. 
2020-11-0714 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeDavid Lammy MP on The Word with Miranda RaeDavid Lammy MP was first elected in Tottenham in 2000, he was the 1st Black Briton to study law at Harvard University and has since gone onto pave the way as a leading politician and conisdered to be a real people's champion.  In this podcast Miranda asks David about his jouney into politics, the importance of independent journalism and community radio. Plus David shares his views on Knife crime plus the significance of the post war African and Caribbean pioneers we have come to know as the Windrush Generation and how he reacted to this years Black Lives Matter protests.  ...
2020-11-0714 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Aisha Thomas to discuss Beyond 26 the project to promote more black teachersIn 2018 it was discovered there were only 26 teachers of colour out of 1300 in the city of Bristol.  Teacher, activist, mentor and all round shero, Aisha Thomas decided to do something about it and 2 years on we hear about her next project and the success of the last 2 years.   If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here: http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007   All donations will be used to improve equipment with the long term goal of a recording studio for...
2020-11-0615 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeSelection of clips of Miranda Rae from this series of podcasts, The Word.Get an idea of what Miranda Rae sounds like when she presents The Word, her podcast series.  The Word meets people from all walks of live from the streets to the Boardroom from activists to actors from pop stars to politicians.   If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here: http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007   All donations will be used to improve equipment with the long term goal of a recording studio for training the young & old alike. T...
2020-11-0604 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaePoet, activist, peoples champion and founder of CARGO Movement joins Miranda Rae on The WordPoet, activist, peoples champion and founder of CARGO Movement joins Miranda Rae on The Word in October 2020.CARGO which stands for "Charting African Reslience Generating Opportunities" has become a global movement offering for solutions that have been needed for a long time, addressing issues that often make people feel uncomfortable. Originally CARGO was a series of 12 poems but now Lawrence Hoo and CARGO has become and incredible organisation addressing many difference issues around transatlantic slavery.  Lawrence speaks about when the statue came down at the Black Lives Matter Protest on Sunday 7th June 2020 and about a new project to c...
2020-11-0618 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaePoet, activist, peoples champion and founder of CARGO Movement joins Miranda Rae on The WordPoet, activist, peoples champion and founder of CARGO Movement joins Miranda Rae on The Word in October 2020. CARGO which stands for "Charting African Reslience Generating Opportunities" has become a global movement offering for solutions that have been needed for a long time, addressing issues that often make people feel uncomfortable. Originally CARGO was a series of 12 poems but now Lawrence Hoo and CARGO has become and incredible organisation addressing many difference issues around transatlantic slavery.  Lawrence speaks about when the statue came down at the Black Lives Matter Protest on Sunday 7th June 2020 and about a new p...
2020-11-0618 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeUK Hip Hop sensation Wishmaster joins Miranda Rae on The WordWishmaster is on the UK's rising Hip Hop stars. A true wordsmith and incredible recording artist from Bristol. Wishmaster's music and lyrics are powerful and relevant.  Wishmaster caught the attention of the media when he spoke on the empty plinth of where the statue of slave trader Edward Colston had stood and was toppled at the Black Lives Matter Protest in Bristol on Sunday 7th June 2020, an iconic moment in Bristol history. Wishmaster has a superb album out on his label Official Recordings called The Bull available on all the usual digital platforms.   If you wo...
2020-11-0606 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMarverine Cole - Journalist of the Year 2019 joins Miranda RaeMarverine Cole - Journalist of the Year 2019 joins Miranda Rae Journalist of the Year Marverine Cole (@TVMarv) speaking about black women's experiences of mental health problems, which inspired 'Black Girls Don't Cry' and her journey into media, a great success story!   Miranda Rae is a freelance independent journalist, broadcaster and producer who's mission is to promote diversity in radio and media, if you would like to support her work you can become a patron or make a one off donation direct via Paypal here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MirandaRae007
2020-11-0619 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeEveryones favourite Bristolians, Actor Joe Sims and Film Director Paul Holbrook join Miranda Rae on The WordBristol actor that rose to fame after his superb performance in Broadchurch and Film Director/Writer Paul Holbrook join Miranda Rae on The Word.   With all 3 of us being from Bristol we ask why the Bristolian accent is still rarely heard on TV, film and radio. Why is it still assocaited with being dum and compare notes on Bristolanisms.  We also find out about a great project they are collaborating called Ordinary Joe.   If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here:
2020-11-0622 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Gary Hines from the 3 time Grammy Award winning Sounds of BlacknessSounds of Blackness musical director Gary Hines joins Miranda Rae to discuss the longevity of their 5 decades of making music.  Based in Minneapolis their studio is round the corner from where the brutal murder of George Floyd took place and at the time of recording the city was still on fire. the Sounds of Blackness immediately got together to produce a song called Sick & Tired to help raise money for the George Floyd Foundation.  You can buy this single direct from their website here: https://www.soundsofblackness.org/about If you would like to support th...
2020-11-0511 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Councillor Carole Johnson to find out more about the BME Magistrates Recruitment CampaignMiranda Rae meets Councillor and Magistrate of 10 years, Carole Johnson.  We find out just how few BME Magistrates there are and what is being done about it, maybe you could be our next magistrate?   If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here: http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007   All donations will be used to improve equipment with the long term goal of a recording studio for training the young & old alike.   Thank you so much for...
2020-09-1216 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets UK Hip Hop Legend Blak TwangMiranda Rae meets Black Twang who has been making music and on the UK Hip Hop scene since the early 90's, he has worked with some of the industry big players and talks to Miranda about the changes in the music scene and we showcase his brand new single Dirty Dirty..     If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here: http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007   All donations will be used to improve equipment with the long term goa...
2020-09-1214 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae on Galaxy Radio 101 from 1996I just came across these clips from when I was a producer/presenter and Head of Specialist Programmes for Galaxy Radio 101FM.  We had an audience of 3.5million at this point as broadcasting to South West of England and South Wales. This was at the time when Dance music was still very much underground and Galaxy had the foresight to let us bring it to the masses and we were the station to play "jungle" or now know as Drum and Bass on legal radio, launching the careers of Full Cycle Crew inc Roni Size, Krust, Die, Suv, Dynamite M...
2020-07-1407 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae at Black Lives Matter Protest on 7th June 2020 - hear some of the incredible speechesHistory was made in Bristol on Sundat 7th March 2020 in reponse to the brutal killing in America of George Floyd a group of young activists decided enough was enough and under the banner of Black Lives Matter decided to organise a small protest not expecting more than a few hundred people. On the day there were well over 10,000 people and they raised over £30,000 that will go to the young people of St Pauls to a charity called Change Mindsets. I have managed to collage some of the amazing speeches including the outstanding one by up and coming recording artist D...
2020-07-1446 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae presents EPIOSODE 10 - PRIMETIMERS - A series of inspriational radio shows to keep you company during isolationIf you would like to support these podcasts & make a one off donation direct you can using this PayPal link, thank you in advance: http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007 Primtimers has been funded by The Audio Content Fund and has been made by older people for older people during isolation icaused by Covid-19.   FINAL EPISODE - 10 - PRIMETIMERS – SERIOUSLY SENIOR RADIO  A SERIES OF 10 INSPIRATIONAL RADIO SHOWS TO KEEP YOU COMPANY DURING ISOLATION IT WILL BE HOSTED BY TONY COLL AND WILL INCLUDE: “TECH SAVVY SENIORS”  WITH STEV...
2020-06-2016 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae presents PRIMETIMERS - A series of inspriational radio shows to keep you company during isolationPrimtimers has been funded by The Audio Content Fund and has been made by older people for older people during isolation icaused by Covid-19.   PRIMETIMERS – SERIOUSLY SENIOR RADIO  A SERIES OF INSPIRATIONAL RADIO SHOWS TO KEEP YOU COMPANY DURING ISOLATION IT WILL BE HOSTED BY TONY COLL AND WILL INCLUDE: “TECH SAVVY SENIORS”  WITH STEVE WHITLEY WHO WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE DIGITAL WORLD DURING LOCKDOWN “BE ACTIVE” WITH MARIE CLIFFORD – KEEPING  FIT AND HEALTHY AT HOME “NOT GOING OUT” : AN ALTERNATIVE WHAT’S ON GUIDE WITH REVIEWS OF...
2020-06-1717 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae - Black Lives Matter Protest Bristol June 2020 - SpeechesHistory was made in Bristol on Sundat 7th March 2020 in reponse to the brutal killing in America of George Floyd a group of young activists decided enough was enough and under the banner of Black Lives Matter decided to organise a small protest not expecting more than a few hundred people. On the day there were well over 10,000 people and they raised over £30,000 that will go to the young people of St Pauls to a charity called Change Mindsets. I have managed to collage some of the amazing speeches including the outstanding one by up and coming recording artist D...
2020-06-1346 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeBlack Lives Matter Protest in Bristol - Speeches - The Word Podcasts with Miranda RaeHistory was made in Bristol on Sunday 7th March 2020 in  reponse to the brutal killing in America of George Floyd a group of young activists decided enough was enough and under the banner of Black Lives Matter decided to organise a small protest not expecting more than a few hundred people to attend.  On the day there were well over 10,000 protestors and they raised over £30,000 that will go to the young people of St Pauls to a charity called Change Mindsets.  I have managed to collate some of the amazing speeches and poems including the outstanding one by up and...
2020-06-1246 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Professor Adam Finn specialist in immunology and development of vaccines from University of BristolWhen the Coronavirus hit the UK many of us had many questions and wanted some straight answers, The Word is renowned for broadcasting real news for real people so we found an expert to answer all the questions we had at the start of the pandemic in UK.  Miranda met with Professor Adam Finn and expert in development of vaccines and immunology to get those answers.   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and he...
2020-05-0913 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeClip of Miranda Rae from The Word on Ujima RadioGet an idea of what Miranda Rae sounds like when she presents The Word on Ujima Radio.  Ujima Radio is the UK's No 1 Urban station, celebrating Afrikan & Caribbean cultures.  The Word meets people from all walks of live from the streets to the Boardroom from activists to actors from pop stars to politicians. Miranda produces and presents The Word live every Friday 4-6pm on Ujima Radio. You can tune in and listen in Bristol on 98FM or DAB or across UK you can use the Tune-in App http://tun.in/seOV9  or listen online worldwide on htt...
2020-05-0904 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeClip of Miranda Rae from The Word on Ujima RadioGet an idea of what Miranda Rae sounds like when she presents The Word on Ujima Radio.  Ujima Radio is the UK's No 1 Urban station, celebrating Afrikan & Caribbean cultures.  The Word meets people from all walks of live from the streets to the Boardroom from activists to actors from pop stars to politicians. Miranda produces and presents The Word live every Friday 4-6pm on Ujima Radio. You can tune in and listen in Bristol on 98FM or DAB or you can listen across UK by using the Tune-in App http://tun.in/seOV9  or listen online worl...
2020-05-0900 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets with Mayor Marvin Rees 2yrs after he was elected Mayor of BristolThis interview with Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees is 18 months after he has been in office in Nov 2017, the 1st interview was in 2016 before he was elected and was about a subject obviously very close to his heart to he asked to come and have an opportunity to speak out about the funding being withdrawn for carnival.  The 2nd interview which was just 1 month after he was sworn in, and then over the next couple of years I had regular interviews with him, they all make for very interesting listening so please enjoy...
2020-03-0839 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae - Part 2 Miranda meets newly elected Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees May 2016 just sworn in.This is Part 2 of the interview with Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees and Councillor Helen Godwin. They joined me on my show The Word on Ujima Radio just 1 month after Marvin had been sworn in.  As you can tell the mood is celebratory.  But watch this space as I will be uploading more interviews with the Bristol Mayor from the 2016-2020
2020-03-0811 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae - Part 1 Miranda meets newly elected Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees May 2016 just sworn in.Part 1 of 2 podcasts featuring new elected Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees shortly after he was inaugurated.  Watch this space as a series of podcasts and interviews with Marvin will be uploaded started from before he was Mayor to when he was just elected to current day as he faces what could be the end of his 4 year term, makes for very interesting listening..
2020-03-0812 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae with Marvin Rees when he spoke out to save St Pauls Carnival 2016 before he was Mayor of BristolCheck out this interview with the now Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees.  On hearing about the Council and his predecessor the first elected Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson withdrawing funding for St Pauls Carnival in  2016 he contacted me and asked to have his say,  Marvin speaks from the heart about a topic that is obviously very close to his heart...
2020-03-0834 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets with Gary Christopher from British Society of GerontologyFor the last year Miranda Rae has been working with Bristol Ageing Better on creating a more Age Friendly City in Bristol and this led her to meet with Gary Christopher from British Society of Gerontology which we discover is the study of old people. Find out why this has become so important. As well as discussing his research into well-being as well as developing a nostalgia-based intervention for people with dementia.
2020-03-0818 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae catches up with Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees Jan 2020Miranda Rae has been interviewing Marvin Rees since before he was elected Mayor of Bristol in 2016, you can look back on this series of Podcasts and see numerous interviews with Marvin.  In this podcast, the first of a new decade we have a look at his plans for 2020 and what he achieved in 2019, including building 2000 news homes,  the success of his 7 pledges for 2019, what does Marvin think is the single biggest issue in Bristol right now? We talk social media, bullying, death threats, family, Channel 4, Clean Air, Bristol Airport and lots more in this exclusive podcast with Marvin Rees, Ma...
2020-03-0138 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Green Party's candidate for Bristol's Mayoral Elections 2020 - Sandy Hore-RuthvenAhead of the 2020 Mayoral Elections in Bristol Miranda Rae meets the Green Party Candidate Sandy Hore-Ruthven.  Miranda asks why he thinks we can trust him to run our city & what he thinks are the most important issues for Bristol as well as his views on the Clean Air Zone, Traffic, Housing, The Bristol Arena, Equality and more in the latest of Miranda's Podcast series. 
2020-02-2943 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets with Gary Christopher from British Society of GerontologyFor the last year Miranda Rae has been working with Bristol Ageing Better on creating a more Age Friendly City in Bristol and this led her to meet with Gary Christopher from British Society of Gerontology which we discover is the study of old people. Find out why this has become so important. As well as discussing his research into well-being as well as developing a nostalgia-based intervention for people with dementia.  Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to...
2020-02-1618 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Green Party's Sandy Hore-RuthvenAhead of the 2020 Mayoral Elections in Bristol Miranda Rae meets the Green Party Candidate Sandy Hore-Ruthven.  Miranda asks why he thinks we can trust him to run our city & what he thinks are the most important issues for Bristol as well as his views on the Clean Air Zone, Traffic, Housing, The Bristol Arena, Equality and more in the latest of Miranda's Podcast series.      Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them...
2020-02-0243 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae catches up with Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees Jan 2020Miranda Rae has been interviewing Marvin Rees since before he was elected Mayor of Bristol in 2016, you can look back on this series of Podcasts and see numerous interviews with Marvin.  In this podcast, the first of a new decade we have a look at his plans for 2020 and what he achieved in 2019, including building 2000 news homes,  the success of his 7 pledges for 2019, what does Marvin think is the single biggest issue in Bristol right now? We talk social media, bullying, death threats, family, Channel 4, Clean Air, Bristol Airport and lots more in this exclusive podcast with Marvin Rees, Ma...
2020-01-1338 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Adaeze - House of DaeIn this Podcast Miranda Rae goes back to Barbados to meet recording artist, poet, activist and now producer Adaeze from the House of Dae.   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one off donation via Paypal here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MirandaRae007 Anyone who makes a donation will be credited at the end of every p...
2019-10-2610 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Papa Joe AvianceMiranda continues the series celebrating our black heroes and sheroes.  In this podcast we meet the creator of the brand new black superhero Electric Negro, Papa Joe Aviance and hear his remarkable success story, how he lost 250LBs, hit the headlines in the US and ripple affect that brought.   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one off donation via Paypa...
2019-10-2617 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Jonathan from charity MAYOO from Maasai TribeIn 2018 Miranda met Jonathan from the Maasai Tribe in Kenya and made a huge impact on her.  Listen to this incredible story of a truly inspirational young man who is changing the world and saving 100's of girls lives every year.  Jonathan has stood up to the Elders in his tribe and spoken out against FGM, female genital mutilation and illegal young marriages.  Hear his incredible story from losing his parents at 8yrs old to the amazing work he is doing.  If you want to find out more please go the website: https://maasaiyouth.wordpress.com/  
2019-10-2212 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Draper Film Academy - Bristol Bus Boycott the musical and Roy HackettThe Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963 arose from the refusal of the Bristol Omnibus Company to employ black or Asian bus crews in the city of Bristol, England. In common with other British cities, there was widespread racial discrimination in housing and employment at that time against “coloureds”. Led by youth worker Paul Stephenson, Guy Bailey, Owen Henry, Roy Hackett, Barbara Dettering and the West Indian Development Council, the boycott of the company’s buses by Bristolians lasted for four months until the company backed down and overturned the colour bar. The boycott drew national attention to racial discri...
2019-10-1913 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Jerome Brown Chef to the StarsMiranda Rae continues her series celebrating Black History Month 2019 by speaking with her heroes and sheroes from the black community. In this episode Miranda has the honour of speaking to one of the worlds most successful chef's, renowned for cooking for the celebrities. Celebrity Chef, Author, Personal Chef to the Stars ranked #8 top chef in the world in.Jerome has cooked for A-list celebrities, dignitaries and elite athletes. He’s been chef to greats such as Colin Powell, Shaquille O’Neal, Lamman Rucker, Priscilla Presley, Star Jones, Nancy Kerrigan, Carl Gustaf (King of Sweden), and Byron Cage, Mike Bibby, Cam...
2019-10-1716 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Tino Best - International CricketerCelebrating Black History Month Miranda Rae interviews her heroes and sheroes. In this interview Miranda meets international cricket legend, one of the world's fastest ever bowlers, commentator and self confessed reformed playboy, Tino Best.   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one off donation via Paypal here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MirandaRae007 Anyone who makes a...
2019-10-1417 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeExtinction Rebellion debate - Miranda RaeIn July of this year Extinction Rebellion and what they called an "Summer Uprising" across 5 cities in UK. Bristol being one of them.  A week long of demonstrations and civil disobedience had a massive affect on the city, was this a success? Did they go to far?  I invited a spokesperson from XR, Peninah Achieng and Steven Draper who will brave enough to represent the residents of Bristol. We also from the people of Bristol and an exclusive speech from singer/songwriter and activist Billy Bragg. Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a fr...
2019-10-0529 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeNkosi Mandla Mandela on The Word with Miranda RaeNkosi Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela speaks at the official opening of the Nelson Mandela exhibition in London 2019 and Miranda was fortunate to be given the speech to broadcast on her show The Word on Ujima Radio. You can listen to The Word live every Friday 4-6pm on Ujima Radio, 98FM or DAB in Bristol or nationally on the Tune in App or worldwide online www.ujimaradio.com   If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here: http://paypal.me/M...
2019-10-0514 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Jade Nicchols - Girls Skate BarbadosCelebrating Black history month The Word with Miranda links up live with Jade Niccols in Barbados, Jade describes herself as a creative business woman with a passion for skateboarding   If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here: http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007   All donations will be used to improve equipment with the long term goal of a recording studio for training the young & old alike.   Thank you so much for listening!  
2019-10-0511 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Heart Radio's Paulina GillespieThe Word is a weekly radio show on Ujima Radio in Bristol every Friday 4-6pm. To celebrate Local Radio Day Miranda Rae chats to one of the UK's most successful female broadcasters, Paulina Gillespie. Miranda looks back over Paulina's 18 years on one of the UK's  longest running and most successful breakfast shows on Heart Radio. We reminisce about the highs and lows of this incredible womans career, meeting stars like West Life to sharing her family life with 40,000 listeners to getting up at 4.30am 5 days a week for 18yrs. We share and compare notes of our 20yrs in th...
2019-05-2720 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeTHE QUEEN OF SOUL - ARETHA FRANKLIN SPECIAL with Miranda RaeARETHA FRANKLIN SPECIAL - Join Miranda Rae as she celebrates the release of the never-before-seen footage featuring Aretha Franklin recording the most successful gospel album of all time, Amazing Grace. Amazing Grace will be released on 10th May. Listen to this 2hr special featuring songs from the iconic Amazing Grace Album and all Aretha's greatest hits.   If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here: http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007   All donations will be used to improve equipment with th...
2019-05-121h 46The Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeSt Paul's Carnival Takeover Bristol Old VicSt Pauls Carnival takeover the Uk's oldest theatre, Bristol Old Vic. Join Miranda Rae for this celebration of St Paul’s Carnival when they took over the newly renovated Bristol Old Vic theatre. Gwen Watson & Miranda caught up with the cast of this incredible play, we also hear from the newly appointed Executive Director of Carnival LaToyah McAllister-Jones, Drumming maestro Stephen Blagrove aka Blaggy, artist Michelle Curtis, DJ & singer Ngaio Anyia plus audience responses & news of Carnival!
2019-05-1248 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae is joined by Amanda Prowse, international best selling authorMiranda Rae has a heart to heart with International best selling author, Amanda Prowse.  A proud resident of Bristol, Amanda speaks openly and honestly about many heart felt issues including her incredibly brave battle against cancer, friends, family and Brexit.  Listen to this amazing woman tell her story and make sure read her books! Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one of...
2019-01-2025 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda with speical guest AMIRAIn this podcast we meeting child prodigy, Amira. At just 9yrs old Amira auditioned for Hollands got Talent, she not only wowed the judges but the world as her performance gained 36 million views on You Tube and went on to win HGT!  5 years later and Amira has become a global sensation and has triumphed as an opera singer.  Not only is she an incredible singer but an inspriational role model dedicating her time to raising money for her charity, Gelukskinder Foundation which builds playgrounds for underprivieleged children in South African townships.  To date, Amira has been responsible for the bui...
2018-12-2211 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Jonathan from Maasai TribeWe had an incredible young man visit Ujima Radio, Jonathan from the Maasai Tribe in Kenya talks to me about growing up as an ophan and the incredible charity work he does.  He is in UK to raise money and for the MAYOO Youth Outreach Project. The youth project currently houses over 150 young girls feeling from FGM and arranged marriages. They also despeately need clean water supplies and with your help this can be done. At this time of year we can fritter money and spend money that we dont need to. Why not donate whatever you can afford t...
2018-12-0909 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae 'speaks with Imogen Macintosh about Refugess and Aid Box Community
2018-11-2713 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae with TopDogTop Dog makes a welcome appearance back on The Word
2018-11-1807 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaePart 4 Miranda Rae meets 3PM, Krissy Kriss, MC Kelz & DJ Lynx - UK's Original HipHop CrewPART 4 Check out this final episode of chats with 3PM, one of the UK's very 1st hip hop crews, with stories to share from 30 years of working in the music biz, be you young or old, you gonna love this podcast, Krissy Kriss, Kelz and DJ Lynx remember the old skool days, reminisce who they have worked with over the years and chat about the future, whats next for 3PM? We also showcase their latest and totally boombastic album,  "The First Stroke" out now on www.BackBoneRecordings.com Remember you can listen to me live ev...
2018-10-3110 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae continues 3rd part of a series of chats with 3PM one of the UK's 1st ever hip hop crewsPART 3 Miranda Rae chats to 3pm  One of the UK's first UK HIp Hop Crews, 3PM joined me on my weekly radio show, The Word on Ujima Radio. Straight outta Bristol, MC's Krissy Kriss, Kelz and THE number 1 hip hop DJ Lynx chat about the past 30 years of hip hop, how they used to rap with an American accents to now being proud Bristolian rappers. Having worked with every one from Massive Attack to Smith n Mighty, we hear stories about #Banksy, #Inkie and name check too many people to mention. We showcase their brand new album, "The Fi...
2018-10-3110 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae continues 2nd part of a series of chats with 3PM one of the UK's 1st ever hip hop crewsPART 2 3PM aka 3 Posse Move come straight outta Bristol and been spitting bars and creating beats before most of the UK even knew what rapping was. Krissy Kriss, MC Kelz and DJ Lynx tell us how they met, who they have worked with from Wild Bunch, Massive Attack, Smith n Mighty and every other legendary musician in Bristol.  We exchange our #Banksy Stories and more! Their brand new album "The First Stroke" comprises of an awesome back catalogue of tracks that have never been released, prepare to have your mind blown as we also showcase this album.  If...
2018-10-3109 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae Part 1 catches up with 1 of UK's original hiphop crews 3PM, Krissy Kriss, MC Kelz & DJ LynxOne of the UK's first UK HIp Hop Crews, 3PM joined me on my weekly radio show, The Word on Ujima Radio. Straight outta Bristol, MC's Krissy Kriss, Kelz and THE number 1 hip hop DJ Lynx chat about the past 30 years of hip hop, how they used to rap with an American accents to now being proud Bristolian rappers. Having worked with every one from Massive Attack to Smith n Mighty, we hear stories about #Banksy, #Inkie and name check too many people to mention. We showcase their brand new album, "The First Stroke" out now on www.BackBoneRecordings.com
2018-10-3010 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae meets Maggsy and Paul HolbrookCheck out this bizarre interview that was featured on The Word with Miranda on Ujima Radio on Friday 14 Sept.  Her guest, Maggsy has a series on Amazon Prime with local award winning filmaker Paul Holbrook.  Maggsy starts by saying how he thought it was going to be a show with Miranda Hart...you can imagine how quickly it went down hill from there..Paul Holbrook called in raging that Maggsy was using his name to promote his show...it ended with security having to escort Maggsy out of the studio...without doubt one of the weirdest interviews I have ev...
2018-09-1618 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae speaks with Derek Edwards from PATWADerek Edwards joins me on The Word, his 20yr career started at with the Financial Times, he has worked in cut throat industry of advertising, branding, music and beyond.  Now based in Bristol with a community orientated branding and advertising company called PATWA. Listen to this incredibly talented mans journey through the past 20yrs
2018-08-2521 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeOne to One Radio 4 - Episode 3 Miranda Rae speaks with Andy - single father of 3In episode 3 of this series on BBC Radio 4 Miranda Rae speaks with Andy who is a single parent of 3 who constantly faces challenges being a single father and the expectation that he is not the full time carer amongst offer challenges.   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one off donation via Paypal here: https://www.paypal.com/p...
2018-08-2511 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeOne to One Radio 4 - Episode 2 Miranda speaks with Gill Sargent parent of dual heritage childEpisode 2 of One to One of BBC Radio 4 - Miranda Rae continues to explore the challenges of being a single parent. In this episode she speaks with Gill Sargent the single parent of a child of dual heritage Gill speaks honestly about the racism and shocking discrimination that she as a parent and what her child has had to face growing up.   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you c...
2018-08-2511 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaePart 1 One to One Radio 4 - Miranda Rae explores challenges of being a single parentMiranda presents a series of 3 on BBC Radio 4 exploring the challenges of being a single parent.  In this first episode Miranda speaks with Josephine Pepper who tragically lost her husband and was left with 3 children under the age of 3.  Listen to this moving story of strength and bravery.   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one off donation via Paypal her...
2018-08-2513 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets with Mayor Marvin Rees 18 months after he was elected Mayor of Bristol Nov 2017This interview with Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees is 18 months after he has been in office in Nov 2017, the 1st interview was in 2016 before he was elected and was about a subject obviously very close to his heart to he asked to come and have an opportunity to speak out about the funding being withdrawn for carnival.  The 2nd interview which was just 1 month after he was sworn in, and then over the next couple of years I had regular interviews with him, they all make for very interesting listening so please enjoy... Miranda Rae is first a...
2018-08-2539 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae meets Marvin Rees before he was Mayor of BristolCheck out this interview with the now Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees.  On hearing about the Council withdrawing funding for St Pauls Carnival in  2016 he contacted me and asked to have his say,  Marvin speaks from the heart about a topic that is obviously very close to his heart...   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one off donation via Payp...
2018-08-2534 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word ft Tom Paine from LSTD, Mr X recovering addict, Ursula Thompson, Roseanna Dias, Top Dog and Ty ReidCheck out this weeks episode of The Word in its entirety.  Featuring on this weeks show a series of great interviews, kicking of with Bristol Promoter, Tom Paine, the brains behind Love Saves the Day, LSTD who also put on The Downs which this year takes place on Sat 1st Sept starring Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Goldie, Orbital, Channel One and a whole lot more.  As an seasoned promoter in Bristol we cover a wealth of topics including what its like to put on a festival in a city, wether Bristol should have a city centre large venue, or sh...
2018-08-241h 48The Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeMiranda Rae present clips from Euromix on BBC Radio...many years ago...Many years ago I was fortunate enough to present a weekly show on BBC Radio 5.  Here are some clips from the episode that won the Sony Award.  My co host is the amazing Dom Phillips who used to write for the Bristol whats on magazine Venue, went on to be Editor of MixMag and now resides in Brazil working as a stringer for the Washington Times.  A little caveat as this is taken from a cassette and so it runs slightly slowly making me sound very slow and weird... Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum...
2018-08-176h 05The Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeTop Bristol Promoter Laila McKenzie chats to Miranda Rae about drugs in clubsSo many clubs in the UK are closing down....after the announcement that Fabric was to close I decided to look into the reasons why....its not a unique problem, are the clubs closing coz the developers want to buy the properties, is it because the drugs have got so dirty.  Should we be able to test the drugs in clubs?  Laila McKenzie is an incredibly knowledgeable promoter who has worked up and down the UK promoting and talks to me openly and frankly about drugs in clubs. If you or anyone you know would like to ta...
2018-08-1708 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeLegendary producer Adrain Sherwood joins Miranda Rae for a chatMy favourite producer of all time is Dub maestro, Adrian Sherwood.  Adrian set up On U Sound, he discovered Bim Sherman, worked with all my hero's from Mad Professor to Lee Scatch Perry.  With out the influence that Adrian has had on the UK music and the Bristol music scene I sometimes wonder what direction we would of gone in. In a career spanning over 30 years, music producer Adrian Sherwood has worked with artists as diverse as  Primal Scream, Depeche Mode, Asian Dub Foundation, Little Axe and Sinéad O'Connor. He is also the founding father of lege...
2018-08-1718 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeJimmy Cauty of ORB/KLF/K foundation fame, and guy who burnt a million quid speaks with Miranda Rae in a rare interview.In 2016 Bristol's infamour Graffitti artist set up a unique art installation called Dismaland, a themeland with a difference featuring 100's of pieces of incredible art work.  One of those pieces was built by the incredible Jimmy Cauty of ORB/KLF/K Foundation and the guy who burnt a million quid.  Hardly any press were allowed in but I was lucky enough to go several times.  Jimmy Cauty speaks about how long it took make and just how big this installation is...enjoy...   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and...
2018-08-1708 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae - Part 2 Miranda meets newly elected Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees May 2016 just sworn in.This is Part 2 of the interview with Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees and Councillor Helen Godwin. They joined me on my show The Word on Ujima Radio just 1 month after Marvin had been sworn in.  As you can tell the mood is celebratory.  But watch this space as I will be uploading more interviews with the Bristol Mayor.   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a reg...
2018-08-1611 minThe Word with Miranda Rae
The Word with Miranda RaeThe Word with Miranda Rae - Part 1 Miranda meets newly elected Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees May 2016 just sworn in.Part 1 of 2 podcasts featuring new elected Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees shortly after he was inaugurated. Watch this space as a series of podcasts and interviews with Marvin will be uploaded started from before he was Mayor to when he was just elected to current day as he faces what could be the end of his 4 year term, makes for very interesting listening....   Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them y...
2018-08-1512 min