Ronnie Herel
Podcast Host
Ronnie Herel has been at the epicentre of the club music scene for over thirty years.
Ronnie has celebrated 23+ years in broadcasting, initially at BBC 1Xtra & BBC Radio 1 and now at MI-Soul-Radio where he continues daily through his Mi-Drive show.
On his journey he has interviewed giants of the industry, including Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson (to-name a few). In addition, his-weekly “The BIG-RnB-Show” continues to break new ground..
Ronnie received the first of his MOBO nominations as best Radio DJ.
Sandro Martins
Producer
Sandro is a freelancer with a background in media production, which began with university radio while studying. Since then, he has produced and presented radio shows on Radio2Funky 95FM, hosted events, and coached others in radio production.
A new podcast series documenting the fascinating history of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music, through the decades. With valuable insights from those who worked and shopped in them – featuring Claudia Wilson, Herdle White, Ammo Talwar MBE and David Nathan.
Episode 1
Delving into the origins of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music, with links to the Windrush generation. Featuring interviews with David Nathan, Markie Smith, Roy the Roach, Dave Hill, Ewan Hood and Vijay Mistry.
Episode 2
Exploring some of London’s most iconic record stores that specialised in Black music. Featuring interviews with Winnie O’Connor, Wayne John, Morgan Kahn, Gary Dennis, Ben Bell and Claudia Wilson.
Episode 3
Taking a look at some of the great tastemaker shops of the big northern cities. Featuring interviews with Andrea Ahimie-Carthy, Clive Hunte, Carl Emery, Mr Scruff, DJ 2Kind, Claude Hendrickson, Testament, and Wayne C Macdonald.
Episode 4
We remember some of the Midlands’ finest cultural hubs. Featuring interviews with John Simmit, Frenchie, Herdle White, Ammo Talwar MBE, DJ Fever and Vijay Mistry.
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