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To many, the thrill of the hunt is what vinyl collecting is really all about — not the collecting, per se, but the finding.

Sarah Geledi left her job in advertising in Montreal to pursue a career in music in New York City. She fulfilled that mission, producing content for the JAM Festival at WBGO, segments for The Checkout, and programs for WWOZ and PRI's Afropop Worldwide. She also served as a producer for NYC Winter Jazzfest before landing the "job of her dreams," producing radio for Jazz Night in America.

Celebrating the legacy of the shop run by Mike De Underground, Cool Hand Flex, Uncle 22 and Randall

Short List with Host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Short List: Michael Brecker Saxman Michael Brecker is well known in both jazz and popular music for his strong and concise playing. He had a stint with pianist Horace Silver, and formed the long-running Brecker Brothers with his … Continue reading

Annette Quinn Shafique Khan (DJ Chef) - Credit: Fatou XX and Elijah Sserunjogi Two young people have interviewed a DJ as part of a project on a long-standing record shop for Newham Heritage Month 2021. Forest Gate Youth Zone members Fatou XX and Elijah Sserunjogi learnt oral and photography skills when they caught up with Shafique Khan (DJ Chef) as part of Rendezvous Projects oral history interviews for the project Crate Digging: The Influence of De Underground Records.  Fatou XX and Elijah...

Beckton Gasworks pictured in the 1960s. Newham Archives and Local Studies - Credit: Newham Archives and Local Studies Details of this years Newham Heritage Month have been announced, with the line-up including brickmaking, feminism, corner shops and more. The celebration, which is funded by the National Lottery, will take place mainly online with free events and activities throughout May. Rosie Murdoch, programme manager, said: "This year’s line-up has exciting invitations for everyone, ...