Soul from Jimetta Rose & The Voices Of Creation, Allysha Joy & Ganavya. Part 1 of a mix inspired by Robert’s DJ set at the Love Supreme festival recently. Hip Hop from Little Simz, Kendrick Lamar blended with MF DOOM, Samrai blended with Giggs. Broken Beat from Bruk Rogers and Nutmeg. A deep edit of Cleo Sol by Lazeness. Dancefloor Boogie from Comb…

A track from the excellent namesbliss album. Hip Hop from Che Noir, Pataka Boys and a Kendrick Lamar & MF DOOM blend. Jazz from Finn Rees on Mr Bongo and Sefi Zisling. Soul from Allysha Joy & Sault. Broken Beat from Bruk Rogers feat ASAP Shembe remixed by Alex Phountzi, Nutmeg (aka Dego from 4hero) and LCSM "Likwid Continual Space Motion". Drum and…

A new track from Footshooter featuring Andre Espeut on vocals. Broken Beat from Oliver Night feat Bel Cobain remixed by Donsurf. Jazz from Sun Ra, LCSM and Joshua Moshe. A special dubplate of the Hip Hop classic The Message. Tunes from Flowdan, Wiley and the excellent namesbliss album. Crissy Criss remixes Brown Paper Bag by Roni Size / Reprazent. …

Soul from Catpack, Sio, Hijrah and Jimetta Rose. Rap from namesbliss, Wiley, Backwood Sweetie & K!NG jvmes. Deep Bass from V.I.V.E.K. UKG styles from Shina Williams remixed by Mera Bhai and Champion, Bakey, Jamakabi. Jazz from Nubya Garcia and Sefi Zisling. Monk Higgins as sampled by Kendrick Lamar, and a Kendrick Lamar mash up with the classic "Th…

Robert has a special DJ mix this week influenced by his set at the Daytimers Festival in London recently. So a variety of genres covered of which many have a South Asian connection, be it sounds, samples, artists or labels. Rap tracks from Priya Ragu, Roots Manuva and Giggs. Great productions from Samrai and Baalti. Jungle from Killin Time feat Sha…

Music from ISHA feat Joe Hertz. Payfone remix Alice Russell. A great new track from Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation. Broken Beat from Donsurf and Bruk Rogers. Another great re-issue from Juan Pablo Torres on Mr Bongo. A classic from Mr Scruff with Quantic. Drum & Bass from Adam F, Pola & Bryson, UK Apache and Break. Plus plenty more music tre…

In Episode 19 of Season 12, Maria Antonia Perez shares her inspiring story of leveraging art for social impact. From her beginnings as a graphic designer in Medellin, Colombia, to her role as a global peace-building advocate, Maria's journey highlights how creativity can transform communities. Why Take a Listen: Art's Impact in Conflict Zones: - Un…

A track from the new Yaya Bey album. A special Broken Beat / Bruk / UK Garage DJ mix this week by Robert with tracks from WheelUP, Quiet Dawn, Lyric L, Seiji, Donsurf, Zed Bias, Jenna G, Close Counters, Flowdan, Pj Bridger, Watch The Ride plus plenty more music treats.By Robert Luis

In this episode, Andrea Longton, a distinguished author and seasoned social justice investor, shares her wealth of knowledge from years of experience at the crossroads of finance and impact. She discusses her work on renewable energy projects in Africa and her strategic shift to community development finance in the U.S. Why Take a Listen: 1. Intern…

A great track by Demae (from the Mixtape with Madlib beats). J Rocc remixes Sylvan Esso. A new single from Catpack on Tru Thoughts. A brilliant live track from Sun Ra Arkestra. Hip Hop from Your Old Droog, Rome Streetz, Common & Pete Rock, Neelam and Universal Soldiers. A funky 7” from Sababa. Close Counters reworks A Tribe Called Quest break Bruk …

Deep beats from Musclecars. The excellent Moodymann remix of Roisin Murphy. Mellow vocal tracks from Lady Blackbird and Tara Lily. Boogie tracks from Comb Edits and Ono. Classic Broken Beat from Seiji & Lyric L and new Broken Beat from Bruk Rogers & LyricL. A classic from Shut Up And Dance. Reggae from Bounty Killer & Iration Steppas. A new track f…

Ready to see how behavioral science can drive social change? Check out Episode 17 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Andres Casas. He combines neuroscience with policy, music, and activism to make a real impact. From redesigning infrastructure to changing narratives in conflict zones, Andres' story shows how diverse perspectives can bui…

A track from the new Bryony Jarman-Pinto album on Tru Thoughts. Deep sounds from Ganavya. Classic songs from Jhelisa Anderson and Labi Sifre. Hip Hop from Che Noir, Evidence, Your Old Droog, Macklemore, Brad Baloo, DJ Yoda, Ed OG. Breakbeat Soul from Kelela and DJ Absolutely Sh**. Watch The Ride with a Broken Beat dubplate version of a track sample…

Soul from Halima, Hiatus Kaiyote and Lady Blackbird. A new track from Home Frango on Tru Thoughts. Hip Hop from Ty, Cappo, Nas and Dizraeli. Broken Beat from Quiet Dawn feat LyricL, Bruk Rogers and IG Culture’s LCSM feat Tyrone Isaac Stuart. A great track by Samrai from the Manchester For Palestine 2 compilation. Dancefloor tracks from Ezra Collect…

Episode 16 of Season 12 explores the very pertinent question on issues related to global peace and security with our distinguished guest, Nanako Tamaru, a licensed attorney and dedicated peace and security practitioner. She opens up about her journey from considering a career in medicine to being steered by her passion for addressing racial injusti…

Tracks in tribute to both MC Conrad (his collaborations with LTJ Bukem & Total Science) & DJ Regal (The Wiseguys and Habitual Parking Violators tunes)… Rest In Peace. Deep vocal vibes from Tara Lily and Allysha Joy. A track from the new Shabaka album featuring Floating Points and Laraaji. Funky 7” vinyl tracks from Harmony Cats, DJ Riza & DJ Finger…

Episode 15 of Season 12 dives into the exciting realm of youth career development with Evelyn Van Til, a strategic partnership manager at American Student Assistance. Evelyn sheds light on her diverse journey in higher education and workforce development, emphasizing the transformative role of platforms like evolve.me in shaping promising career pa…

A quality track from Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21. Orchestral grooves from Arthur Verocai & Sly5thAve. South Asian club tracks from Asha Bhosle and Manjeet Kondal (remixed by Mr Scruff on the excellent Naya Beat label). Hip Hop from Empress Starhh, MF DOOM, Your Old Droog, Shaykh Hanif, Micheal Angelo and a track in tribute to MC Duke (Rest In Peac…

Episode 14 of Season 12 immerses us in the transformative world of art, communication, and peacebuilding with multifaceted social entrepreneur, Maria Luisa Pinto Garcia , whose career spans across the realms of artistry and activism. Her unique journey reveals the symbiosis between creative expression and social change in Colombia's landscape affec…

A new track from Eliza Rose & MJ Cole. Broken Beat from Footshooter, Bruk Rogers & Quiet Dawn. Hip Hop tracks in tribute to Koaste, Paul Nice and Mister Cee (Rest In Peace) plus a classic from Skitz feat Estelle, Tempa & Wildflower. A brand new Catpack track on Tru Thoughts. A deep edit of Cleo Sol by Lazeness. Drum & Bass from 4hero feat Imani, Ty…

Dive into Nicholas Manderfield's journey from managing one of the world’s largest Cheesecake Factory locations, to leading Reincorporated NFP, showcasing how retail can be a powerful lever for social change. Why You Should Join: Transition Insights: Discover Nicholas's path from the restaurant industry to a leadership role in a nonprofit that harne…

Soul from IYAMAH, Alice Russell & Aretha Franklin. Hip Hop from NxWorries and Jehst remixing Son Of Sam feat Masta Ace & Large Professor. Tracks in tribute to Keith LeBlanc & Paul Nice (Rest In Peace) from Spoonie Gee, Funky 4+1, the influential track No Sell Out by Malcolm X, The Fabreeze Brothers, Greyboy feat Quantic & Sharon Jones. Broken Beat …

We dive into this when our host Dr. Craig Zelizer, explores this and much more with our guest leading tech innovator, impact investor, artists and amazing human being Vanessa Ferliano. The conversation centered in the intersection of technology, mindfulness, and social impact. Vanessa’s rich experience in med-tech startups, impact investing, organi…

A big club tune from Ahadadream, Priya Ragu & Skrillex. A quality track from Ghetts feat Sampha. Hip Hop from Danger Mouse, Black Thought, MF DOOM, Heems & Lapgan. Jazz from Sefi Zisling and Michael White. New songs from Hiatus Kaiyote & Bryony Jarman-Pinto. An epic remix of JIM by X Press 2. Broken Beat from XL Regular and Bruk Rogers. Plus plenty…

Have you had your coffee yet? How about your Masters in Coffee Agriculture? Join us as for an amazing episode with with Elisa Criscione, Founder and CEO of Digital Coffee Future. Exploring her work at the intersection of technology and coffee agriculture, Elisa is leading sustainable development in this critical industry. Her journey from Colombia …

A quality vocal from Aziza Brahim. Orchestral sounds from Sly5thAve, Love Unlimited Orchestra, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson & Carlos Nino. Children Of Zeus remix Ezra Collective. Club tracks from Scruscru and Jamie 3:26 & Danou P remix Steven Bamidele. A classic Underdog (aka Trevor Jackson) remix of Peshay on Mo Wax. Uplifting Jazz from Roman Norfleet a…

New music from Tara Lily and Ganavya. Deep House from Nutty Nys and a classic from Mr Fingers. Hip Hop from Ice Cube remixed by Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Backwood Sweetie and Paten Locke. Deep beats from Skwirl and DJ Counselling. A great track from the excellent Naya Beats label. A club rocker from yourboykiran. Joy Anonymous remixes Ezra Collective f…

Episode 10 of Season 11 features Sushma Raman President and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation. She is one of the leading innovators in the sector, bringing over two decades of experience in launching, scaling, and leading social justice and philanthropic programs and collaboratives. You should listen to this episode to: Gain insights into buildi…

Hip Hop from Yungun / Essa (from the re-issued album on First Word), Backwood Sweetie, Sonnyjim & the Purist feat Madlib, and a classic from Ultramagnetic MC’s (dubplate style). Afrobeat from Pat Thomas (on Soundway), Heroes Of Limbo and RAH & The Ruffcats. Afrobeats from Burna Boy & Zlatan. Broken Beat from Bruk Rogers feat Dread MC. Breakbeats fr…

In episode 9 of Season 11, Dr. Craig Zelizer sat down with Purva Gupta, a leading human rights practitioner with extensive experience in child protection, labor exploitation, and international development through program leadership, advocacy, and partnerships. Purva's extensive experience in over 30 countries has been focused on programmatic respon…

Deep Beats from Lauren Faith. Hip Hop from Shaykh Hanif x MichealAngelo, AG, Jean Grae, Cappo, Backwood Sweetie & K!NG jvmes. Soul from jaydonclover. Check the lyrics from aja monet. Broken Beat from Donsurf and Opaque remixing Dom Um Romao. Luke Una with a piano stomper edit on Mr Bongo. Drum & Bass from Terri Walker feat DRS remixed by Zed Bias a…

In Episode 8 of Season 12, explore Ruby Hembrom's journey as the founder and director of adivaani, an archiving and publishing outfit of and by Adivasis (the indigenous peoples of India). Ruby is an Adivasi cultural practitioner, documentarian, writer, and publisher based in Kolkata. Her documentation initiative grew out of a need to claim Adivasi …

A quality string track from the forthcoming Sly5thAve album. A great remix by Wonky Logic of And Is Phi. Hip Hop from Cappo, Jeru The Damaja and Kassa Overall. A new track from Qendresa. Quality Beats from Lauren Faith. Funk from James Brown (a recently discovered unreleased track) and the Quantic Soul Orchestra reworking Beyonce. Jazz / Broken Bea…

With over a decade dedicated to social impact, Akiera has extensive experience in areas like systems change, wellbeing, and social entrepreneurship. She's worked with pioneering organizations like code.org and Echoing Green before taking on leadership of Project HEAL. Tune in to hear Akiera's inspiring journey and insights on: Transitioning from Me…

Soul from Sio & Alice Russell. Hip Hop from Heems, Kojaque feat Wiki, KRS One & J Dilla, Essa, and Black Milk. Jazz from Mo Wrights. Reggae / Dub from Iration Steppas, Prince Fatty feat Shniece, and Egoless. Dancefloor tracks from SpheraQ & Kaytranada. A track from the excellent Congo Funk! compilation on Analog Africa. A classic from Omar & Zed Bi…

With the state of current events, a career in peacebuilding is ever more urgent. In Epsiode 6 of Season 12 host Craig Zelizer sits down with conflict resolution expert Zachary Metz to talk about his amazing career building peace. Dr. Metz is Partner and Director of Peacebuilding at Consensus. He is a seasoned innovator in peacebuilding and conflict…

Soul from BINA. (produced by Subculture), Jaydonclover & Jalen Ngonda. Jazz from Tara Lily feat Theo Croker, Roman Norfleet and Be Present Art Group. Hip Hop from Kojaque, King Kashmere, Shaykh Hanif x MichealAngelo feat Keisha Plum and a classic from Camp Lo (Dubplate style). An instrumental cover of a MF DOOM classic by OMA. New music from Domu a…

The road to social innovation is NOT linear. And it shouldn't be. Sahil Patni went from finance to rural development, to founder and now impact investing. And he is doing just fine and making great impact at Unreasonable. Why You Should Tune In Sahil Patil's transition from finance consulting to supporting impactful entrepreneurship at Unreasonable…

Soul from Catpack, Jamila Woods, Fatima, Hiatus Kaiyote and BINA. A great track from Sly5thAve and a classic from Sa Ra Creative Partners. Some tracks influenced by the recent Grammy’s from Flowdan (big up for the win), Tracy Chapman and Tyla (a Jungle remix from Aries). Broken Beat from Matica on Dance Regular and Bruk Rogers featuring South Afric…

Take a Listen to this episode where we explore the heart of where finance and food intersect, all aimed at making a real difference. Our guest is Sofia Condes , Director of Investor Relations at the FAIRR Initiative is a leading expert in sustainable finance, development and innovation Why you'll want to tune in: Navigating the Food-Finance Nexus: …

New music from Alice Russell and Bruk Rogers. Plus Ross Allen speaks to Robert Luis about his 30+ years of experience as an A&R at independent and major labels. As well as running his own labels Filter, Island Blue, Casual and now Foundation Music, Ross has worked at Ninja Tune, Domino, AM/PM and many other labels. He has A&R’ed for London Grammar,…

Wondering about DEI in International Development? Check out Episode 3, Season 12 of the Podcast with innovator, development practitioner and DEI expert, Angela Bruce-Raeburn. Her insights challenge the status quo and highlight the necessity of reimagining how development initiatives are conceived and implemented, with a strong emphasis on power dyn…

A special downtempo DJ mix this week with recent and classic tunes that have influenced 25 years of Tru Thoughts. New music from Tara Lily feat Theo Croker. Mark Pritchard’s amazing unreleased remix of Massive Attack. Deep instrumental beats from Photek and Lisa Carbon Trio. Harp & Bass from Brandee Younger & Dezron Douglas. Quality music from 4her…

Episode 2 of Season 12 tells you know. We feature Nina Odoro, CEO and co-founder of Dine Diaspora and Black Women in Food. She shares her remarkable journey from global development to creative industry entrepreneurship and the impact her initiatives are making in the food industry. Why You Should Tune In & What We'll Explore: From Global Developmen…

New music from Bryony Jarman-Pinto (Produced by Nostalgia 77). DJ Spinna re-works Sade. A unique track from Skwirl. Deep beats from Lefto Early Bird feat Simbad on Brownswood. A brilliant dance track from Energy Exchange Ensemble feat Oscar Jerome. Jungle from Potential Badboy / Troublesome remixed by Benny Page, and Aries remixing Tyla. WheelUP re…

Opening Season 12th with an amazing conversation about vital role of young people in social change, and the importance of compensating and empowering them in meaningful ways. Dr. Zelizer sits down with Eric Dawson, CEO of RIVET, as he shares his vision and strategy for empowering a new generation through innovative micro-financing. Learn about RIVE…

Music in tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah and Amp Fiddler (Rest In Peace) that we were so excited to release on Tru Thoughts. Soul from BINA., Nevi and Mocky. Hip Hop from Bishop Nehru, Black Sheep, an M.O.P dubplate, Asher Kosher & Deema. Dancefloor Beats from Coen, Kaval and a classic from Irfane. Drum & Bass from Binta, Disrupta and Faysha. Deep Du…

Best of 2023 (Part 4) …these tracks are going to still sound good in 2024 and beyond. Soul from Loie, Moonchild, jaydonclover & Elmiene. Hip Hop from Your Old Droog, Madlib, Deema, DJ Premier, Westside Gunn, Rome Streetz & Black Star. A great Funk re-issue on BBE from Remi Kabaka. Unique dance beats from Palm Skin Productions. Gospel from Voices Of…

Best of 2023 (Part 3) with Jorja Smith, Quantic & Andreya Triana. Soul from Espen Horne feat Faye Houston. El Payo remixing Sharky. Drum & Bass from Tyke & Prestige feat Satin Beige. Bakey remixing a Broken Beat classic from EVM128. Uplifting music from Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy. Plus plenty more music treats.…

The Best of 2023 (Part 2) with Soul from Steven Bamidle, Adja, Sampha & Izo Fitzroy. Hip Hop from McKinley Dixon, King Kashmere x Alecs Delarge, Aesop Rock, Sonnyjim & Lee Scott. Dancefloor tracks from Domo Domo & Deep Aztec. Broken Beat from Bruk Rogers. Plus plenty more music treats.By Robert Luis