Yams & Yuca

Yams and Yuca Podcast
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Yams & Yuca

Yams & Yuca explores the fabric of Black identities through culture, food, art, life experiences and more; sharing the stories of international creatives. Co-hosts Heather Benson & Kamara Gray bring their unique perspectives as Black Global Citizens living and working in the UK and beyond. Close your eyes. Think about that signature dish that reminds you of home; you know the one that makes your eyes widen with excitement and fills your spirit from head to toe with just one bite. Mmmmmm…that feeling. This is a space for creatives to share similar ancestral memories that shape who they are. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

  1. MAR 22

    Shaping Authentic Audiences with Micallar Walker

    We are joined with Micallar Walker, internationally renown marketer, event producer, audience development consultant, and Founder of Dark Matter Agency. We speak about building a community of authentic Black audiences, and the importance of centring and amplifying Black voices in film, cinema, publishing, and the Arts.  Join the next Dark Matter x Round Table Books Book Club: Rootless with Krystle Zara Appiah on Wednesday 27th March 2024. For details visit HERE. Connect with Micallar Walker: Website: ⁠www.darkmatteragency.co.uk Instagram: ⁠@darkmattermktg YouTube: ⁠@darkmattermktg X/Twitter: @darkmattermktg_ TikTok: @darkmattermktg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

    41 min

  2. 08/02/2023

    Honouring our Ancestors with Apex Zero

    Our latest episode features Apex Zero, a multi-disciplinary artist who works as an emcee, beatmaker, filmmaker, photographer, and writer, and is originally from West London. He joins us for a deep and insightful conversation, where we learn about how he honours the ancestors to create future possibilities through his work. Apex’s newest project ‘Drummer Warrior Storyteller’, incorporates music, film, dance, photography, painting and immersive live theatre performances. 'Drummer Warrior Storyteller (part 2)' is available here. Connect with Apex Zero: Website: https://www.apexzero.co.uk/ Instagram: @apex.zero YouTube: @apexzero   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

    56 min

  3. 06/16/2023

    Building Success and Serving Communities with Mark Maciver aka SliderCuts

    World renowned barber and entrepreneur Mark Maciver, aka SliderCuts, joins us at the table to discuss the key components to building an international business whilst staying connected to local communities. Connect with Mark: Facebook - ⁠@slidercuts⁠ Instagram -⁠@slidercuts⁠ Twitter - ⁠@slidercuts⁠ Website - ⁠https://www.slidercuts.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

    1h 17m

  4. 05/24/2023

    The Journey to African-Centred Wellness with Araba Ofori-Acquah

    We're back with Season 3! To start off our new season, we speak with Araba Ofori-Acquah, a healer, DJ, cultural curator and award-winning writer, about her new book, Return to Source. We learn how to unlock the power of African-Centred Wellness to develop health and well-being within the global Black community. Return to Source is OUT NOW, and is available here, and at all major book-stores. Connect with Araba: Instagram: @araba.oa Website: www.arabaoa.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

    1h 34m

  5. 09/28/2022

    Heritage Rooted and Connected Across Diasporas with Riaz Phillips

    Writer, photographer, and video maker Riaz Phillips joins the Yams & Yuca table to talk all things food, heritage, culture and community with the release of his latest book 'West Winds: Recipes, History and Tales from Jamaica'. We discuss the many ways we are connected through food across the African Diasporas. Connect with Riaz @riazphillips and pick up a copy of 'West Winds: Recipes, History and Tales from Jamaica' at your local bookstore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

    56 min

  6. 08/10/2022

    The Determined Path to Success with Gloria Ugwarelojo Biachi

    We are joined by Gloria Ugwarelojo Biachi, a Lagos based Dance Artist, Choreographer, Fitness instructor, Actor and Costume Designer. We learn about how Gloria's determination fuels her to continue to achieve her goals and remain on the path to success. Connect with Gloria at @mz_teshi and https://gloriabiachi.blogspot.com Learn more about 'The Rite of Spring' presented by the Pina Bausch Foundation, École des Sables and Sadler’s Wells, here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

    1h 3m

  7. 03/31/2022

    Authentic Expressions of Black Joy with Birungi Kawooya

    Visual artist and teacher Birungi Kawooya joins Heather and Kamara for a heartfelt conversation about celebrating Black Womxn within the arts and making space for authentic expressions of joy and healing within her practice. Connect with Birungi @birungiart and via www.birungikawooyaart.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

    1h 8m

  8. 02/03/2022

    Inherited Stories, Past and Present with Charmaine Wilkerson

    This week we are joined by Caribbean-American author, Charmaine Wilkerson. We speak about her debut novel Black Cake, the stories that we inherit from the past and the present, and how they shape our identity. Black Cake publishes on 3rd February 2022, and is available here. Connect with Charmaine: Instagram: @CharmSpen1 Twitter: @CharmSpen1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

    51 min
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Yams & Yuca explores the fabric of Black identities through culture, food, art, life experiences and more; sharing the stories of international creatives. Co-hosts Heather Benson & Kamara Gray bring their unique perspectives as Black Global Citizens living and working in the UK and beyond. Close your eyes. Think about that signature dish that reminds you of home; you know the one that makes your eyes widen with excitement and fills your spirit from head to toe with just one bite. Mmmmmm…that feeling. This is a space for creatives to share similar ancestral memories that shape who they are. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

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  • Creator
    Yams and Yuca Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 817236

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