Another Halloween and Bonfire night passes us by as its a good time to get the shopping in and bunker up for a lovely weekend. It's been hardcore in the city that ain't easy, so on this edition I aim to play vibes ready to chill you out, Question If you remember those tracks from the past with a mix of contemporary R&B, conscious hiphop and much more. I also get the chance to interview Essay Kidane, Promoter and “selector” for the superb @gotsoul event about their wonderful tribute night for D’Angelo @Coppercat in EastLondon

This month we chillax and play a selection of sounds that has captivated Black Music for the last 50 years. Hope you can get involved and have a listen. The tempo and styles of Chillaxed vibes, Neo Soul, Samples tracks that influence hiphop, conscious hiphop, A "Quiet Storm" session, colliding with deep and Afro House conclude proceedings

Back for another exciting LIVE podcast. On this edition we head to DUBLIN Dublin, Ireland's vibrant capital, is a city where historic charm meets modern energy, offering a rich cultural tapestry of literary heritage, lively pub culture, and diverse culinary scenes. Visitors can explore landmarks like Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse, discover hidden literary gems, enjoy world-class dining, and immerse themselves in the infectious atmosphere of its friendly streets. I get the opportunity to get involved, meet new friends and get a sense of the Irish "Craic"

Tonights show ingredients are as follows: A stunning beautiful chillax vibe with Luther Vandross, The New Nightigales of soul, Big people music one and two sections, cracking interviews from Asian Trailblazer and promoter: @AndrewBull aka @El-Toro with @DjVince from Bunhouse disco, also local Londonium selector breaking barriers: @DJPatrickSteele. Global Reggae and sweet soulful house concludes tonights entertainment x

Another fully packed episode designed to cheer you up and sample some quality music.This months show is all about bringing, chillax vibes, “Big People Music”, modern day 90's inspired RnB, Music for you holiday season, and a scorcher roots reggae mix. On top of that I get the chance to interview some amazing musicians and artists. @Jonasoul, Danish Neo-soul superstar who has been doing his thing for over twenty years, @flukefaction, are the next generation of urban soul. I get a lovely interview from them, Finally, Choir head and organiser @FolasadePhilip talks straight up as we have a proper catch up during her gig with the Reggae Choir in West London.

This months show is a double special. I am so pleased to inform you that The Face Radio Brooklyn NYC have Commissioned us to do some monthly shows for their station. Its an amazing feeling to be asked so we decided to do two different versions, one for the Uk market and one for the Stateside market. The NYC version will be broadcasted on Wednesday June 25th 8pm till 10pm EST, with an extra special interview from Harpist: @AmandaWhiting (First Word records). The UK version is ready for your entertainment

It’s been a difficult month for me after hearing the death of one of my closest friends: THAD BOOGIE, who died at such a young age. I don’t want to go through it so much, as I do a eulogy for him on the podcast. The whole issue has definitely made me look at my own life, and how time is so short and you really got to make the most of it. Chilled soul, classic vibes from my Soul Partizan vaults, a great interview from label owner of “Aloa got soul” @RogerBong, Hip Hop you don’t stop & some fantastic headbangers, add to this special edition

It's been a tricky month with a lot of upcoming projects and events to sort out. Not easy but determined to get them sorted One of the nicest things that have come through are friends who used to live in the neighbourhood making their way back to visit, reminisce, catch up with ole friends and take in the sights. It’s been brilliant to see them all, laugh about old stories and hear about new ones. On this months show, old and new friends surprise me to update me about their lives also projects that are important to them especially during these challenging times. Newcomer Freestyler @dEE1NE surprises us and drop some lyrics, while environmental developers Valentino & Erika contact me about their wonderful project: @JAMAQUA, a clean water. initiative dedicated to improving access to safe drinking water in Jamaica

There is an essence of Spring coming which is much needed. The start of the year have seen many quality artist leave us, which has made me realise what my purpose is while I am still around. Introducing quality music, sounds , information regarding this amazing industry in Music, Arts and Design. Tonight’s show is dedicated to those who had the balls, believed in themselves and created timeless vibes and music, that stands the test of the times, generations and history.

Soul Partizan#125 New Beginnings by Rodger C. Grant

Tonights podcast was broadcasted as a special for Totally wired radio in late November. We wanted to promote the fact that we are going to be on Mixcloud promoting all our early podcasts from our first to our ninety fourth edition. We also are highlighting our Winter Warmer gig @ The White Bear situated in the heart of the City of London

Soul Partizan Radio Roadshow: Another year goes flying by, with all its ups and downs, thankfully this year has been an amazing experience for travelling around the UK 🇬🇧 & Europe, to sample quality events On this edition we celebrate our Christmas special by heading to Folkstone Kent for The Folkstone Ethno Festival, interviewing Senegal 🇸🇳 sensation: Kadialy Kouyate trio, Stewart Curtis Quartet and Curator Maiuko Fi Then it’s to Soho London, to sample the “Arts for Gaza” event by charity UNICEF, to support aid for the homeless families and children An amazing event with over 40 artists and DJs contributing So it’s a show packed with global, eclectic sounds, designed to bring joy!

Tonights Podcast offers music that touches the soul. The format is simple: Presented by Rodger Grant who is invited to bars festivals, clubs and music events around the world, meet local heroes, taste the delights of the vibrant underground scene. He records, interviews artists/DJs/promoting musicians and anyone interesting, and creates a music 'diary' that is a reflection of the journey he takes, but also the vibe, atmosphere & influences. The main musical Ingredients : #RebelFunk, #ConsciousHiphop, #NeoSoul, #RootsReggae, #DeepsoulfulHouse, #GlobalAfrobeat and Seriously #DangerousLatinJazzVibes. On tonights show Rodger goes on a "walkabout" to check out an exhibition by Othello De'Souza- Hartley supported by The Bomb Factory Art Foundation, then heads to Camden town to see his mate,@Normski Anderson celebrate his @DanceEnergy project and enjoy 30 years of its success.

Soul Partizan Radio Roadshow: SP#121 Born on this day many moons ago Its always strange when your birthday comes and go. The anticipation always builds your self esteem. Its one of the few days you look forward too, but once gone you look back and access your life and where its going As you know music plays a massive part in my life, so this podcast really opens up my thoughts, the music I loved as a Teenager, Young adult and now my next chapter into a older age Tonight gives you a crossover of many genres, but it challenges all your types of emotion I had a fantastic birthday weekend with family and friends. It reminds me how lucky and blessed I am x

On this episode, the music played encourages the exciting dIverse multi-cultural culture that I have seen during my travels around the UK. It’s also our 120th monthly podcast, which has been quite an achievement considering we started self funding the whole project. For all this hard work, I am so happy to see the development, also how we are now in a position to be working/collaborating on some exciting projects for 2025 Onwards and Upwards

It’s coming to the end of Summer season, with so many people heading off to different types of destinations, short breaks and Festival partying, I thought I would do a 2 x hour mix introducing sunshine music for all occasions and activities. A diverse, Eclectic dose of soul/funk/disco/ broken beat/Nu Jazz/ hiphop/ deephouse/soulful house/ afro/latin & Brazilian gems

Seems like the whole nation is fixated about Sundays final in Berlin between Espana & England for the European championship. Rumours are following that the government might give Monday off no matter what the result. But for those suffering from severe football anxiety and depression before kick off, i have the perfect remedy. Between 5pm till 7pm (Uk time) our show will be going out "Live" dropping some serious beats, rhymes and grooves celebrating this prestigious event. The ultimate "kool" aid before kick off

Soul Partizan Radio Roadshow: SP#117:May Bank Holiday Weekend Had made plans to head to Chester for this month, but its all gone "Pete Tong” so I had to re arrange plans. The 2nd Bank holiday at the end of May is rapidly becoming “the weekend” for amazing festivals, and hospitality in London. An Array of activities, events were given to me as I was invited to sample all things wonderful in the creative, hospitality scene today.

A wonderful trip to a stunning country full of history, character and culture. On this episode I sample the capital of Greece: Athens, meet new friends, check out the ancient landmarks and join a family wedding. interviews from local hero: Yiannis@Soundeffectrecords and Reggae Artist: Niko aka killamanjo

Welcome to our latest show. This month we head to the North West to sample the local football club, residents and friends, then start preparing for new gigs in London Town. Looking forward to a spring/summer of new sights, journeys and cratedigging of the highest degree. I will be traveling to some new spots that I have never been before, recommended clubs, bars and Live gigs. Collaborating with local promoters to give the audience a slice of urban flavour that is all part of the Soul Partizan Philosophy