NORMA BANTON

"Thank you so much for hosting me on the Reggae Uprising Podcast, it was a huge pleasure and a privilege's to share my journey into the Jewellery Trade with you and your listeners. Thank you for your time and attention in drawing out memories and stories from my early life with such thoughtful questions. It was joyful experience!"

This week’s guest is a jewellery artist, activist, founder of The Silver fish Jewellery Company & Master Peace Academy; Norma Banton. 

In this two part feature she shares how she navigated through malnutrition as a child, discovering the world of allergies & food wisdom, life threatening encounters, divorce & overcoming her challenges through knowledge, perseverance & faith; all culminating in the creation of businesses spanning the UK & Africa. 

ANTHONY MCFARLANE

This episode features Anthony McFarlane;; a photographer who specialises in black and white images to document the world we live in through the form of bespoke limited edition books. As well as being the chair of North smethwick development Trust the Brasshouse he has also showcased many exhibitions such as ; The Black Victorians, Strength of a Women Weakness of a Man, Blood Sweat and Tears and Inbobalectic Vitalitlectic.

We speak on race, dyslexia, documenting our culture and conspiracy. It is an interview full of stories, strength and insight.

DR EDSON BURTON