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Sounds of the DiasporaRedefining Cultural Experiences ft Ilayda & Dilara BakareOn this episode of Sounds of the Diaspora, meet Ilayda and Dilara, sisters and co-founders of Exhibits, an innovative app redefining how we find exhibitions in London. With backgrounds in mathematics and astronautics engineering, they discuss their journey building a startup, the power of sisterhood and their mission to connect communities through art, science and technology. 2025-04-2256 min
Sounds of the DiasporaThru da Lens: Capturing Black Joy ft. DreLensesIn this episode, Tumi — now at Harvard! —kicks things off with reflections on our past London events! From there, we dive into "Thru Da Lens" featuring acclaimed photographer Dre Lenses, celebrated for his stunning captures of Black joy and cultural moments. We dive into Dre’s inspiring and unexpected journey into photography as he shares how he focuses on love, beauty and authentic human connection, weaving emotion and story into every frame.2025-04-1555 min
Sounds of the DiasporaFrom Lagos to London: Zina’s Take on Afrobeats, Belonging and Public RelationsSeason 3 kicks off with an exciting twist—our producer, social media manager, and partner-in-crime, Zina, takes the mic for a special takeover episode. Dive into an enriching conversation about Zina’s master’s thesis: From Lagos to London: The Impact of Nigerian Afrobeats on Identity Formation and Belonging Among Second-Generation Nigerians in the UK.Together, Tumi and Zina explore the transformative power of Afrobeats, its role as a cultural bridge, and how it shapes diasporic identities. With insights into the PR world and the intricate interplay between music, marketing, and belonging, this episode offers fresh perspectives for music...2024-12-311h 03
Sounds of the DiasporaThe "Urban" Conundrum: Black Artists and The Limitations of Genre Open your eyes and ears as we explore the concept of genre and its implications for Black musicians. 2024-02-1351 min
Sounds of the DiasporaWu-Tang, Collectives and CyphersOpen up your hearts and your ears as we journey across time to explore the power of musical collectives in a growingly individualistic industry. In this episode, we unpack the stories behind some of the West's most talented collectives, including an exclusive interview with singer song writer Nayana AB.2024-01-021h 01
Sounds of the DiasporaNew Beginnings, Liminal Spaces and Sounds of SevilleSounds of the Diaspora returns with a fresh focus on stories, liminal spaces, and cultural identity exploration. In this episode, join Tumi on a journey to Seville as she delves into the intricacies of identity through a foreign lens. Over 40 minutes, Tumi explores the profound connections between meaning and identity, reflecting on the captivating stories of individuals she interviews during her Spanish sojourn. This new season introduces a diverse range of multimedia content that creatively and openly explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging.2023-10-0738 min
Sounds of the Diaspora1. WelcomeAn introduction to the show2023-06-2652 min
Sounds of the DiasporaNigerian DiasporaAn exploration of Nigerian Diaspora success + a Review of Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos'2023-06-2656 min
Sounds of the DiasporaStaying Connected to your Culture An exploration of how the diaspora stay connected to their culture away from home. With my guests Ras.I and Emerald, we speak about our parents, our heritage and society.2023-06-261h 05Sounds of the DiasporaOppression ReinventedEpisode 4 Explores the experiences of ethnic minorities in current day Britain.2023-06-2659 minSounds of the DiasporaDMX, Immigration and the changing world A Tribute to the late DMX and an exploration of the different experiences between Diaspora and their immigrant parents.2023-06-261h 05Sounds of the DiasporaUk v US Music Clash ...2023-06-2654 minSounds of the DiasporaMusic Review: Drake, J cole, Kanye and more ..2023-06-2651 min
Sounds of the DiasporaGrime, Drill and UK rap: A Discussion A couple of music heads discussing the origins of grime, the mergence of drill and UK rap culture.2023-01-0359 min