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Walk with Jamaica and J-Lo meets James Brown (05/12/2025)

Kamilah McInnis talks with Dionne Simpson, who's back to share how Walk with Jamaica has grown into a movement across the UK raising funds for communities hit by Hurricane Melissa.

Kamilah McInnis talks with Dionne Simpson, who's back to share how Walk with Jamaica has grown into a movement across the UK raising funds for communities hit by Hurricane Melissa.

Kamilah also speaks with Edward from Hampshire, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer despite having no symptoms. Hear his recovery journey and why awareness matters.

Plus, what do Jennifer Lopez and James Brown have in common? Find out in The Sample Show as Kamilah explores the funk and soul samples behind iconic hits. And if you're looking for your next read, the Black Women of Canterbury Book Club join the show to review Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin's autobiography, Girl from Montego Bay.

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

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Music Played

  • Yarbrough & Peoples

    Don't Stop The Music

    • Now 1980.
    • Virgin/EMI.

  • The Paragons

    The Tide Is High

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

  • Mantronix & Wondress Hutchinson

    Got To Have Your Love

    • 100% Pure Groove (Various Artists).
    • TELSTAR.
    • 11.

  • Angie Stone

    Wish I Didn't Miss You

    • Love Songs.
    • Sony Music CG.
    • 16.

  • The Gap Band

    Big Fun

    • NOW That's What I Call Music! 9.
    • Now! Music.
    • 11.

  • Chris Rea

    Driving Home For Christmas

    • Dancing With Strangers (Deluxe Edition 2019 Remaster).
    • Rhino.
    • 03.

  • Olivia Dean

    So Easy (To Fall In Love)

    • The Art of Loving.
    • PLG - Capitol.
    • 5.

  • Alison Limerick

    Where Love Lives

    • 100% Clubland 90s.
    • UMOD (Universal Music On Demand).
    • 5.

  • Robin S

    Show Me Love

    • Now 1993.
    • CHAMPION.
    • 01.

  • Susan Cadogan

    Hurt So Good

    • 100% REGGAE ORIGINALS.
    • TELSTAR.
    • 09.

  • The Detroit Spinners

    Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

    • After The Dance.
    • TELSTAR.
    • 09.

  • Beverley Knight

    A Christmas Wish

    • PINK FLAMINGO.

  • Maceo & the Macks

    Cross The Tracks (We Better Go Back)

    • Funky Good Time: The Anthology.
    • Polydor.
    • 11.

  • Rihanna

    Don't Stop The Music

    • Mercury.

  • Stevie Wonder

    What Christmas Means To Me

    • 20 Christmas Classics.
    • TAMLA MOTOWN.
    • 01.

  • Suntou Susso

    Yirolu Bala (Within The Trees)

  • Wayne Wonder

    No Letting Go

    • Best Reggae Anthems.
    • WM Japan.
    • 17.

  • Donell Jones

    U Know What's Up

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

  • Lizzo

    Someday At Christmas

    • Atlantic.

  • Janet Jackson

    That's The Way Love Goes

    • Virgin.

  • Macy Gray

    Winter Wonderland

    • Macy Gray.
    • EPIC.
    • 12.

Broadcast

  • Fri 5 Dec 2025 19:00
    麻豆社 Radio Berkshire, 麻豆社 Radio Solent, 麻豆社 Radio Oxford, 麻豆社 Radio Sussex, 麻豆社 Radio Surrey & 1 more