Shambala Speaks

If your soul is in need of soothing, you are in the right place. In this episode, Haitian / American folk musician and cultural activist Leyla McCalla talks to Dizraeli about fitting in with fragment…

In this spine-chilling episode, we hear how democracy in this country has been subverted. The exposure of undercover police in environmental and progressive political groups is a major policing scand…

In this episode, we're transported to the beginnings of Afrobeat. Dele Sosimi was in Fela Kuti's band Egypt 80 between 1979-86. And in this conversation, we hear those Nigerian sounds and it's almost…

In this episode, we hear from the team who made the spellbinding BBC podcast series: Witch. Whatever you may think, dream or fear about them, the witch has held a place in our imagination for centuri…

If you're feeling a bit brow beaten, dispirited or disillusioned, we have just the thing. Will McCullum, Co Executive Director of Greenpeace UK makes a compelling case for hope.

He shows how power ha…

Moonchild Sanelly is going stratospheric! She's collaborated with Beyonce, Gorillaz and Self Esteem to name just a few. During our conversation, we get a glimpse into her upbringing, hear her thought…

Have you ever wondered what it sounds like under the sea?

Well in this episode, we're taking you on a journey. We encourage you to lie back and listen, as we immerse you in whale songs, sounds and sto…

In this episode, we hear two tales from the Natural Born Storytellers event. The first, told by Chris, is a hilarious prank played on his housemate. The second is told by Kash, who, having lost his k…

From lyrical luminaries to rising stars and everything in between, here's a selection of  Shambala's Poetry Slam! Please note this episode does contain strong language.

Thanks to all the slammers who …

Dam, the first Palestinian hip hop crew, kick off the new season.

They share how the political situation has affected their creativity, the role art can play in conflict and what keeps them going.

Ju…

Have you ever loved a record so much that you would die for it? Plenty of people have.

And in this episode, author Joe Mulhall explores Music as Resistance. From songs made for the purpose of oppositi…

In this episode, we hear from Ed Gillespie and Saci Lloyd – two veteran environmentalists who tell us why they have chosen to move to the frontline of climate change. Should they know better? What’s …

Poetry slam 2
Prepare for your mind to stretch and your soul to fill. Here’s part 2 of our poetry slam episode.
Thanks to all our slammers, you dared to show us your poetic prowess and we are richer fo…

Tom Mustill was nearly killed by a breaching whale, which landed on his canoe. Mid air, perhaps on sighting Tom, the whale tilted, possibly to miss him. It then re-emerged and looked at him - as if t…

In this episode, we hear from two bands – Dutty Moonshine – which were voted by you as best festival act in 2023. And much-loved Dr Meaker - another firm favourite. We find out what drives them, wher…

In this episode, we drop in to Sankofa's on Sunday afternoon, where we soak up Dizreali's conversations and hear performances by Blythe Pepino, Martin Carthy and the one and only Congo Natty...

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Chali 2na and A.Skillz kick off the third season. We get a glimpse into their history, collaboration, life-defining moments plus some wisdom to help us on our way. Chali has played at Shambala many t…