Songs To Live By

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Avelino And Roger Robinson

20211008

20220216 (R1)

~Songs To Live By is a podcast celebrating different generations of Black culture through a 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 rapper Avelino and poet Roger Robinson to talk language, lyrics and learning to love poetry, Fidel Castro, and who wears the crown - Biggie or 2pac?

Avelino is noted for his lyrical, melodic approach to rapping. Roger Robinson is a poet and musician. His book A Portable Paradise won both the 2019 T. S. Eliot Prize for poetry and the Royal Society of Literature's Ondaatje Prize 2020.

Producer: Cecile Wright

Rapper Avelino and poet Roger Robinson share the songs that have made them.

~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.

Hardy Caprio And Akemnji Ndifornyen

20210416

20220223 (R1)

~Songs 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. Each guest brings two songs and each episode is a journey into their lives, our history and some great music - new and old.

In this episode, Vick is joined by rapper Hardy Caprio and actor and writer Akemnji Ndifornyen, known for the BBC3 comedy sketch show Famalam. Hardy Caprio broke onto the UK rap scene in 2017 with the hits Unsigned and Super Soaker.

Producer: Cecile Wright

Vick Hope meets Hardy Caprio and Akemnji Ndifornyen to share the songs that shaped them.

~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.

Mica Paris And Tiffany Calver

20210409

20220202 (R1)

In this episode, Vick is joined by DJ Tiffany Calver and singer Mica Paris. They pick songs by India Arie, Marvin Gaye, Tom Browne and Nas. Tiffany is a Radio 1Xtra DJ who is known for being the first female host of The Rap Show'. Mica Paris is a singer, actress and presenter known for singles such as My One Love'.

Producer: Olivia Cope

Vick Hope meets Mica Paris and Tiffany Calver to share the songs that shaped them.

~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.

Samm Henshaw And Malika Booker

20211029

20220302 (R1)

In this episode, Vick is joined by the poet Malika Booker and singer songwriter Samm Henshaw.

Producer: Abla Klaa

Vick Hope chats music and life with poet Malika Booker and singer songwriter Samm Henshaw.

~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.

Swindle And Roni Size

20211022

20220126 (R1)

In this episode, Vick is joined by music producers Swindle and Roni Size to talk about the importance of music history in making music of the future, bringing unity through music, the merits of getting kicked out of school and being a music pioneer.

Swindle is a musician, record producer and DJ who produces grime, dubstep, and garage with a heavy dose of funk. His CV reads like a Who's who of the UK MC scene. Roni Size, is an English DJ and record producer. He came to prominence in 1997 as the founder and frontman of Roni Size & Reprazent, a drum and bass collective, who that year won the Mercury Prize for their debut studio album New Forms.

Producer: Cecile Wright

Music producers Swindle and Roni Size share two songs that have shaped them.

~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
Avelino And Roger Robinson	20211008	20220216 (R1)	~Songs To Live By is a podcast celebrating different generations of Black culture through a 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 rapper Avelino and poet Roger Robinson to talk language, lyrics and learning to love poetry, Fidel Castro, and who wears the crown - Biggie or 2pac? Avelino is noted for his lyrical, melodic approach to rapping. Roger Robinson is a poet and musician. His book A Portable Paradise won both the 2019 T. S. Eliot Prize for poetry and the Royal Society of Literature's Ondaatje Prize 2020. Producer: Cecile Wright Rapper Avelino and poet Roger Robinson share the songs that have made them. ~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.
Hardy Caprio And Akemnji Ndifornyen	20210416	20220223 (R1)	~Songs 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. Each guest brings two songs and each episode is a journey into their lives, our history and some great music - new and old. In this episode, Vick is joined by rapper Hardy Caprio and actor and writer Akemnji Ndifornyen, known for the BBC3 comedy sketch show Famalam. Hardy Caprio broke onto the UK rap scene in 2017 with the hits Unsigned and Super Soaker. Producer: Cecile Wright Vick Hope meets Hardy Caprio and Akemnji Ndifornyen to share the songs that shaped them. ~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.
Mica Paris And Tiffany Calver	20210409	20220202 (R1)	~Songs 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. Each guest brings two songs and each episode is a journey into their lives, our history and some great music - new and old. In this episode, Vick is joined by DJ Tiffany Calver and singer Mica Paris. They pick songs by India Arie, Marvin Gaye, Tom Browne and Nas. Tiffany is a Radio 1Xtra DJ who is known for being the first female host of The Rap Show'. Mica Paris is a singer, actress and presenter known for singles such as My One Love'. Producer: Olivia Cope Vick Hope meets Mica Paris and Tiffany Calver to share the songs that shaped them. ~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.
Samm Henshaw And Malika Booker	20211029	20220302 (R1)	~Songs 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 the poet Malika Booker and singer songwriter Samm Henshaw. Producer: Abla Klaa Vick Hope chats music and life with poet Malika Booker and singer songwriter Samm Henshaw. ~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.
Swindle And Roni Size	20211022	20220126 (R1)	~Songs To Live By is a podcast celebrating different generations of Black culture through a 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 music producers Swindle and Roni Size to talk about the importance of music history in making music of the future, bringing unity through music, the merits of getting kicked out of school and being a music pioneer. Swindle is a musician, record producer and DJ who produces grime, dubstep, and garage with a heavy dose of funk. His CV reads like a Who's who of the UK MC scene. Roni Size, is an English DJ and record producer. He came to prominence in 1997 as the founder and frontman of Roni Size & Reprazent, a drum and bass collective, who that year won the Mercury Prize for their debut studio album New Forms. Producer: Cecile Wright Music producers Swindle and Roni Size share two songs that have shaped them. ~Songs To Live By celebrates Black culture through the music we love.