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African Caribbean female sound system established in the early 1980s by June Reid AKA Junie Rankin and Lynda Rosenior-Patten AKA DJ Ade

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Black women selectors in the digital age

Host: DJ Hybrid J (G-Shock Radio, Selectra)

Panellists: Marcia da Vinyl MC (Girlz B Like), Lynda Rosenoir-Patten (Nzinga Soundz), SNDYVIBES (Musenverse) and T-Rock (Selectra)

‘Wheel up and come again selector’ is a phrase rooted in Jamaican sound system culture, community activism and counterculture. A much-coveted title, largely associated with men, being a ‘selector’ is undergoing a renaissance with a significant number of DJs with no links to the culture or scene calling themselves one. Meanwhile, the significant role Black women have played in the selector’s evolution continues to be underplayed.

This exciting panel, which spans two generations, explores the role of Black women DJs as music custodians, pioneers and unheralded selectors, what being a selector means (from curation and mixing to vocal styling and storytelling), and how the role is being reinterpreted in the digital age.

Make sure you get to Education Zone 1 on November 8th at 12-1.30pm

Free tickets in the link in bio.

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Grand rising all. I would like to congratulate a very learned black woman in our community. I met DJ Ade some years ago, she has always been encouraging supportive and real. Her work and achievements has been relentless.I am so proud that she has been awarded The Olive Morris award in acknowledgement of her service to the community , especially to the carnival community in West London and the female sound system community.

Well done Lynda aka DJ Ade of Nzinga Sounds.

#olivemorris
#femaleselectors
#femalesoundsystem
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People people u ready?!

Get your tickets 🎫 or sponsor a ticket or grab a group of friends and buy a table

So we celebrate together good good.

Remember 3 course meal , Book signing with Dr. Cohall, Short film Like Water with Samantha Likonde, Meet and greet , Keynote speaker and so much more!

Music in tribute to Sparrow calypso King who has ascended.

Feel that love and start something serious tonight!

Link in bio👆🏿

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲 - 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹

Hosted by Nzinga Dance Company | DJ Melvina Moves
@nzingadancecompany

As 𝗗𝗝 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀, Founder of 𝗡𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 and host of this special heritage event, I’m bringing together some of the finest names in sound system culture to honour our communities and celebrate Lewisham’s rich reggae history.

Supported by @lewishamcouncil
@wearelewisham

Join me on the decks alongside 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘅𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 with reggae pioneer 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘅𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗲. + 𝗗𝗝 𝗔𝗱𝗲 (Nzinga Soundz) for a dedicated tribute to the late June Reid (Junie Rankin).

🎟Free Entry Ticket Link in Bio👆

🗓 Saturday 10th October 2026 | 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM

📍 Elements Bar, 207 Lee High Road, SE13 5PQ

African Caribbean-owned Bar & Lounge

Photo Exhibition | Black History Mini-Market | Caribbean food on sale | Free parking on surrounding roads from 6.30pm

#lloydcoxsone #lewisham #blackhistorymonth #reggae #loversrock

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Sisters of the Sound
Episode12 is @muximamusik

Sisters of the Sound is more than an interview series—it is a growing chain of women connected through reggae, dub, and sound system culture.

This project was born from a simple belief:We believe in unity, not division. Together, we are stronger.
I’ve had the privilege of meeting many inspiring women in reggae, dub, and sound system scene.
I wanted to create a space where their stories, voices, and journeys could connect across borders, forming a global chain of sisterhood.
Each sister will introduce the next, creating a growing movement that celebrates support, inspiration, and connection rather than competition.
I’m honored to Episode 12 with Nadine🩷
Thank you for being the Sister of the Sound.
Let’s build this chain together.
Next chain is @nzingasoundz
Text by
@puriya_i_yuki
🇯🇵Japanese/🇨🇦Canada based freelance writer and field reporter covering reggae, dub, and sound system culture.
Works directly within the scenes, and also provides artist booking support and is the Japan Contact for India "Goa Sunsplash" Personal tour in Goa, Words and sounds power that moves the world🌏

私たちは競争するためにここにいるのではなく、共に創造するためにここにいます。

音楽は競争ではなく、つながりです。音楽は支配ではなく、共有です。

音楽は国境や言語、性別を超え、人と人を結びつけてくれます。
音楽を愛するすべての人へ。
そして次の世代へ。
励まし、癒し、つなぎ、調和をもたらす。

Sisters of the Sound は、そんな世界中の素晴らしい女性たちに光を当て、その声とストーリーを届けるシリーズです。
世界のどこかで、自分らしく輝きながら道を切り開く女性たちへ、
最大のリスペクトと感謝を込めて。

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✨️REWIND! THE LEWISHAM LOVERS ROCK LOUNGE | SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER
🟦Lewisham commemorates Black History Month🟦

Step back in time for a celebration of Lewisham's Reggae history and legacy. Honouring the Caribbean community music, faces and places of yesteryear.
✨️Free Admission

🎧Selectors bringing back Reggae music golden memories. +
Lewisham Reggae Legacy photo display | Black History Mini-Market

Hosted by Nzinga Dance Company | Supported by Lewisham Council

Adults only event | Wheelchair accessible venue | seating available | Caribbean food on sale

🟦Dress Code: No hoodies/Sportswear - Venue policy

Further info: https://www.LewishamBHM.eventbrite.co.uk

#lewisham #blackhistorymonth #loversrock #reggae BHM365

@nzingadancecompany
@lloydcoxsone Original
@elementsbarldn2.0

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Celebrating International Women's Day.
Remembering Sista June, aka Junie Rankin of Nzinga Sounds. RIP.

Checkout 'Expressive drawing classes with Kofi' coming this June, www.kofiarts.com

One Love Ken

#kenmccalla #yahwarts #kenyahwmccalla #blackportraiture #kofiarts #alvinkofi #492artscollective #nzingasoundz

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One of my New Year’s resolutions is getting better at posting the listen back links for my @rinse.fm show, starting with this month’s fascinating chat with @minamusicuk of @club__soft, about how to throw a sober party that still feels like a proper rave.

You can now listen back to that hour of music and chat on the Rinse website, along with all the other shows from my residency: I feel like it’s developing into a nice little archive of unique perspectives on club culture! Got some great guests lined up for the next few months as well…

Thank you so much to everyone who’s been tuning in / saying nice things about the show, and to Rinse for having me. Six months in and I’m still absolutely buzzing!

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01.01 is an art platform dedicated to creating a more conscious, sustainable, and ethical way of experiencing and collecting contemporary art from Africa and its Diasporas.

Founded by African and Afro-Brazilian artists and curators, the platform connects institutions across the UK, Portugal, and Ghana, building new cultural routes that transform historical narratives.

Our mission is to foster a global art environment where artists, collectors, and communities engage with fairness, transparency, and depth. Through our activities — residencies, exhibitions, advisory, publications, and educational programs — we strengthen the visibility of emerging artists and expand the research of established ones.

We believe in a dynamic network that not only supports art consumption, but also empowers people to take part in shaping a healthier and more inclusive art market.

Discover, connect, and experience contemporary art through a new lens.
Welcome to 01.01.

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A 01.01 é uma plataforma de arte dedicada a criar uma forma mais consciente, sustentável e ética de vivenciar e colecionar arte contemporânea da África e de suas diásporas.

Fundada por artistas e curadores africanos e afro-brasileiros, a plataforma conecta instituições no Reino Unido, em Portugal e em Gana, construindo novas rotas culturais que transformam narrativas históricas.

Nossa missão é promover um ambiente artístico global onde artistas, colecionadores e comunidades se envolvam com justiça, transparência e profundidade. Por meio de nossas atividades — residências, exposições, consultoria, publicações e programas educativos — fortalecemos a visibilidade de artistas emergentes e ampliamos a pesquisa de artistas já estabelecidos.

Acreditamos em uma rede dinâmica que não apenas apoia o consumo de arte, mas também capacita as pessoas a participar da construção de um mercado de arte mais saudável e inclusivo.

Descubra, conecte-se e vivencie a arte contemporânea através de uma nova perspectiva.
Bem-vindo(a) à 01.01.

#ContemporaryArt #AfricanArt #AfricanDiaspora #AfroBrazilianArt #ArtPlatform #ArtResidency

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🕊️ Beautiful send off for the great JUNE REID Aka JUNIE RANKING Mc, DJ & Educator.
@nzingasoundz @soundsystemouternational

I have many parents and she was one of them. 🖤

May her soul Rest In One Musical Peace 🙏🏾
- Young Warrior

#junereid #junieranking #junierankin #brockley #brockleynews #southlondon #southlondonnews

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We were heartbroken to hear that our new friend, beloved June Reid aka Junie Rankin of @nzingasoundz passed away in September. The time that we spent with Junie was brief but truly memorable and we are sending massive love to her friends, family, and especially to Lynda Rosenior-Patten aka DJ Ade. Rest in peace dear June 🕊

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A Jamaican tradition that became the heartbeat of the UK underground: this is an ode to London’s soundsystem culture.

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