Explore every episode of the podcast Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show
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| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 4 Ep 1 with Charlie Dark MBE | 30 Jan 2025 | 02:04:41 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Navigating Identity, Community, and the Transformative Power of Hip-Hop As we catch up with the remarkable Charlie Dark MBE, prepare to be inspired by tales of creativity, community, and cultural journeys. Charlie takes us through his transformative roles—from the vibrant club scene to the joys of fatherhood with the arrival of his third child, Baby Zen. Our conversation unlocks the power of music and subcultures that shaped us, particularly hip-hop, which offered a refuge and a voice during the turbulent days of the 1980s. Charlie’s encouragement during lockdown was pivotal in my own podcasting journey, and together, we celebrate the personal growth that springs from shared experiences and passions. Run DUC - Sucker M.C.’s (Krush‐Groove 1) Black Renaissance - Harry Whitaker Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 3 Ep 4 "The Sequel" with David Nathan | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:42:09 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Discover the raw and thrilling energy of 1974 New York through David's eyes. He recounts navigating the city's initial grit and discovering its vibrant opportunities, including an unforgettable Aretha Franklin concert at Radio City Music Hall. As David adjusts to his new surroundings, his connections with industry icons and attendance at a black gospel church in Harlem illustrate the profound influence of music and community on his life. David's Selections A Brand New Me - Aretha Franklin Baby Hang Up the Phone - Carl Graves That's the Way of the World - Earth, Wind & Fire Face The Music - The Dynamic Superiors Everybody Loves the Sunshine - Roy Ayers Ubiquity
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| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 3 Ep 3 with "Normski" Anderson | 01 May 2024 | 01:16:49 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Something is electrifying about the click of a camera shutter capturing a moment in time, and no one knows that better than Normski, the man behind the lens in the golden age of UK hip-hop. My conversation with this photographic maestro takes us from chuckles over technology's quirks in podcasting to the profound depths of personal and cultural identity. Laugh along as we transcend technical malfunction, discourse dysfunction, and life's serendipitous hilarity. Then, journey with us into nostalgic memories of family influence on Normski's craft and the dance show that shaped a cultural era. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 3 Ep 2 with Leeanne Adu | 18 Apr 2024 | 01:36:35 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. When the clock strikes midnight on your 39th birthday, it’s not just another year ticked off; it’s a heralding in of a new era, brimming with opportunities just waiting to be seized. And that's precisely the vibe Leenanne Adu brings to this episode of Fortified 45s. Armed with a bucket list dreams and the wisdom gleaned from personal and professional evolution through the years. Her laughter is infectious, her stories, a vibrant tapestry of a life lived with gusto, and her forward-looking mindset is a beacon for anyone at the crossroads of a new decade. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 3 Ep1 with Cyril Nri (Part 2) | 23 Feb 2024 | 01:22:55 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. It's February 2024. As I stroll under the rare azure canopy of London, I'm here to share the enlightening continuation of my dialogue with Cyril Nri. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 3 Ep1 with Cyril Nri | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:18:35 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. As the new year unfolds, I invite you to wrap yourself in the comfort of shared stories and profound insights with our guest, the profoundly talented Cyril Nri. His journey through stage, screen, and voice acting reveals the textured layers of an artist's life, embedded with the echoes of an Igbo heritage and the resilience of a culture. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 2 Ep 4 with David Nathan | 17 Dec 2023 | 02:03:56 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. The Soulful Journey of David Nathan: Legacy and Influence From the streets of London to the vibrant soul music scene, David Nathan, with his five-decade-long career, he brings a wealth of wisdom to our dialogue. We delve into his fascinating experiences, from witnessing racial discrimination to working in a record store, and discuss the important role of artists like Nina Simone and Earth, Wind & Fire in shaping our musical consciousness. In this dialogue, we explore the social complexities of the 60s and 70s, the racial dynamics, and the cultural evolution that shaped the music industry. We recall our personal journeys, our self-discovery, and the impact of certain songs and artists on our lives. We reflect on the changing attitudes towards interracial relationships, the emergence of black gay culture in London, and the vibrant disco culture of the 70s. We share stories of our personal connections with music, enlightening you with our nostalgic conversations filled with insightful anecdotes of the era. We also discuss the deep connection between the soul and soul music, leaving you with a deeper understanding of our relationship with music, culture, and personal identity. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 2 Ep 3 with Zak Polanski | 02 Nov 2023 | 01:17:51 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Join me, along with my special guest, Zak Polanski, the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, as we have a heart-to-heart conversation; we unlock the stories behind Zak's surname changes, our shared nightclub experiences, and the intriguing intersections of identity and politics. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 2 Ep 2 with Martin Green | 31 Aug 2023 | 01:32:23 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre is in conversation with one of the most exciting and influential DJs of the 90s, Martin Green. Martin founded the club Smashing, the epicentre of the 90's Britpop scene. As if that isn't enough, he combines these varied occupations, co-curating exhibitions as part of Duovision, producing gallery events and contributing a suitable musical score to the art presented. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 2 Ep 1 with Shaun Parkes | 09 Jan 2023 | 01:58:02 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre is joined by the actor Shaun Parkes. They discuss growing up together, faith, and his role in the film Human Traffic. All of this is fuelled by a few glasses of champagne. Things get bubbly!! Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 1 Ep 5 with Luke Howard | 28 Sep 2022 | 01:29:31 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre is joined by Horse Meat Disco DJ Luke Howard to discuss DJ life our relationship with music and our early musical discoveries in our formative years. Also the emergence of Horse Meat Disco and the future. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 1 Ep 4 with Nurjahan Khatun | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:35:09 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre talks with the British author, keynote speaker and IT Director in the Home Office Nurjahan Khatun. Nujahan talks about early home life, homelessness, and re-invention. She shares the songs that gave her strength through adversity and how she keeps inspired. Podcast artwork by John Dyer RELATED LINKS Hook Of Hope by Nurjahan Khatun Hosts: Mista Pierre Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 1 Ep 3 with Lebo Diseko (Part 2) | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:58:31 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Part 2 of the conversation with the BBC foreign correspondent Lebo Diseko. Lebo talks about her harrowing experience, being locked in the Capitol Building for her safety during the 2021 insurrection in Washington, and her love for South African House music.
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| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 1 Ep 3 with Lebo Diseko (Part 1) | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:53:29 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Mista Pierre thIs in conversation with the BBC foreign correspondent Lebo Diseko. Lebo talks about her formative years in Oxford, being a child of political exiles, and the influence of Jazz in South Africa. Podcast artwork by John Dyer - paulwindledesign.co.uk
Hosts: Mista Pierre Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show Season 1 Ep 2 with David Mc Almont | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:24:25 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Mista Pierre talks with the British singer, essayist, and art historian David McAlmont David talks about his childhood and his formative years in Guyana. He discusses fame and self-reinvention., as well as some music that has contributed to the soundtrack to his inspired life. Podcast artwork by John Dyer David McAlmont's Song Choices Tribes: We need you to lead us - by Seth Godin https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0749939753/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_4H09SE48EA9HBR72DFK7T Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show Season 1 Ep 1 with Musa Okwonga | 16 Nov 2021 | 01:09:15 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre talks with British author, podcaster and musician Musa Okwonga. Musa talks about his move to Berlin. He shares songs that give him strength and make him feel brave. He also discusses navigating queer identities and how he keeps inspired. Podcast artwork by John Dyer RELATED LINKS Musa Okwonga - In The End, It Was All About Love https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1912722933/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZFRYTYDP70E3W7NRQKJC https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-stadio-podcast/id1474953937 One of Them: An Eton College Memoir https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1783529679/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V02Z92E7WPK0V5339AC5 Striking Out: The Debut Novel from Superstar Striker Ian Wright https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/070230686X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_NWFTA965K1JJZ7EDVQ5T Mista Pierre's Run Dem Radio Shows Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||
| Fortified 45s Introduction | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:00:07 | |
Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Summary of the upcoming Podcasts from the Fortified 45 series. Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website | |||