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Yesterday’s Balearic Breakfast is now up on my Mixcloud and ready for listening – all 5 hours of it. It’s a musical marathon in tribute to Black History Month and thank you to everyone who contributed some of their favourite songs and artists. It’s a journey through many different musical terrains and showcases a wide range of Black musicianship and creativity. And there’s some great social commentary within the lyrics.

One way in which we can celebrate Black musicianship and entrepreneurialism right now is by signing the petition to SAVE THE BBE STORE (link in my linktree). BBE Records is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a record label and they’ve released incredible records from J Dilla to Brian Jackson and the Strange Game and Things comp which I snagged as soon as it came out. Ten years ago, BBE opened a record shop in an industrial area of Hackney – near the railway arches. The store quickly became both a musical and community hub with a programme of free events, birthday parties, DJ sets and live performances and has included appearances by many of my friends - Louie Vega, DJ Spinna, Handson Family, Marcia Carr, Brian Jackson, Love Injection, Francois K, Rich Medina, Alina Bzhezhinska, The Mighty Zaf… the list goes on and on and on. I would argue it’s one of the most important community venues in London and it’s a Black-owned business.

This week Hackney Council are reviewing their license in the wake of noise complaints by new residents in the flats that were recently built across the street. They even made a noise complaint on a Monday when the BBE Store was closed. Seriously. Even our mayor Sadiq Khan understands that these types of venues and businesses are instrumental to London culture and social progress. It would be tragic for our community if BBE is shut down so please, please, please sign the petition (link in my linktree). Thanks for listening.

#balearicbreakfast #blackhistorymonthspecial #savethebbestore #savebbestore #morningradio
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