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.J

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 oppos

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? Whats i

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

From lyrical luminaries to rising stars and everything in between, heres part 1 of Sunday's Shambala poetry slam with more coming in part 2. Thanks to all our slammers, you dared to show us your poet

In this episode, we hear from neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow who shows us how our brains sychronise, ideas emerge and moral values align. Given the challenges we face, we need our best thinking an

Tom Mustil was nearly killed by a breaching whale, which landed on his canoe. Mid air, perhaps on siting Tom, the whale tilted, possibly tomiss him. It then re-emerged and looked at him - as if to ch

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, where

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...

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 ti