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Why are a quarter of us not voting? (17/07/2026)

David Weaver from Operation Black Vote discusses representation in public life.

Operation Black Vote and Brighton & Hove City Council are working together on an initiative to encourage greater representation in civic leadership. David Weaver speaks with Kamilah McInnis about the new programme and the importance of having a voice in public life.

Plus, artist Holly Oluwo, founder of Real Reds Room, shares why she relocated to Folkestone to open her dream business - an open studio gallery.

And from highly anticipated film releases to major music events this summer, there’s plenty to be excited about. Our entertainment reporter, Kesewaa Browne, joins the show to tell us what we can look forward to.

For great music, good energy and news from our African and Caribbean communities, join Kamilah every Friday from 7pm-10pm.

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Music Played

  • Luther Vandross

    Give Me The Reason

    • Never Too Much: The Greatest Hits.
    • Epic/Legacy.
    • 01.

  • Beyoncé

    Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

    • I Am.. Sasha Fierce.
    • MUSIC WORLD MUSIC.
    • 01.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    No Woman No Cry

    • The Island Story.
    • ISLAND.
    • 01.

  • Gloria Gaynor

    Never Can Say Goodbye

    • New Years Eve 2021.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.
    • 11.

  • Chaka Demus & Pliers

    She Don't Let Nobody

    • Reggae Love Songs.
    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).
    • 1.

  • Odyssey

    Use It Up & Wear It Out

    • Now That's What I Call An 80s Summer.
    • Now! Music.
    • 01.

  • UB40

    Food For Thought

    • BEST OF UB40.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 01.

  • Jorja Smith

    Finally

    • The Color Purple (Music From And Inspired By).
    • WaterTowerMusic.
    • 22.

  • CeCe Peniston

    We Got A Love Thang

    • Universal Presenta...Clásicas De Los 90´S.
    • Universal Music Mexico.
    • 3.

  • Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band

    Express Yourself

    • Express Yourself: The Best Of Charles Wright And The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm B.
    • Warner Records.
    • 1.

  • Dandy Livingstone

    Suzanne Beware of the Devil

    • The Best of Dandy Livingstone.
    • Trojan Records.
    • 1.

  • Mary J. Blige

    No More Drama

    • Now Millennium 2002-2003.
    • Now! Music.

  • Sade

    Smooth Operator

    • Now That's What I Call Legendary.
    • Now! Music.
    • 11.

  • Quincy Jones

    Ai No Corrida (feat. Dune)

    • The Best Of Quincy Jones.
    • A&M.
    • 01.

  • RAYE

    Escapism. (feat. 070 Shake)

    • Human Re Sources.

  • Stevie Wonder

    Do I Do

    • Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collec.
    • UNIVERSAL.
    • 01.

  • The O’Jays

    Love Train

    • Pure...Legends.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
    • 17.

  • Gregory Isaacs

    Night Nurse

    • The Reggae Album.
    • UMOD (Universal Music On Demand).
    • 3.

  • Grace Jones

    Pull Up To The Bumper

    • Island Life.
    • Island Records.
    • 01.

  • Donell Jones

    U Know What's Up

    • Pure... 90s R&B.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
    • 15.

  • Koffee

    Toast

    • Toast - Single.
    • Columbia Records.
    • 1.

  • The Paragons

    The Tide Is High

    • Reggae Revolution.
    • Sunset Blvd. Records.
    • 2.

  • Sekou

    Does She Know

    • Island.

  • Dennis Brown

    Revolution

    • The Best Of Dennis Brown.
    • Trojan Records.

  • Lorna Bennett

    Breakfast In Bed

    • This Is Reggae Music.
    • Kingston Label.
    • 6.

  • Olivia Dean

    A Couple Minutes

    • The Art of Loving.
    • PLG - Capitol.
    • 11.

  • BoB

    Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams)

    • Airplanes (Radio Version).
    • Universal Music Group.
    • 01.

  • Whitney Houston

    My Love Is Your Love

    • WHITNEY HOUSTIN: THE GREATEST HITS.
    • ARISTA.
    • 03.

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  • Yesterday 19:00
    BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Solent, BBC Radio Oxford, BBC Radio Surrey, BBC Radio Sussex & 1 more