When we talk about 'preservation' in the context of our increasingly volatile climate, we're not just talking about land, soil or oceans – but culture; the stories, practices and traditions that make us who we are. Many indigenous cultures are under threat with places becoming increasingly uninhabitable because of extreme weather or the effects that a changing climate has on basics like food and water supplies. 

This week's episode is dedicated to someone working on the frontline in communities directly dealing with this – Ugandan rapper, lyricist, youth community organiser and self-proclaimed "Hip-Hop Practitioner" Dealrafael Jsp-E (Jaspher Ewany). Jaspher's the founder of Lango Indigenous Hip-Hop, an organisation who engage, educate and inspire local people using the power, joy and unity of music. By doing that, he's also preserving and creating indigenous stories, knowledge and culture. He also tells hosts Fay Milton and Greg Cochrane about what it means to be a "true Hip-Hopper!" 

As always we'll also leave you with some recommendations. Thanks for joining us. 

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Sounds Like A Plan series 3 is supported by Festival Republic. They put on festivals including Wireless festival, taking place at Finsbury Park, London, 8-10th July 2022. Tickets are available now:

https://finsburypark.wirelessfestival.co.uk/tickets/

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Links to things discussed in the podcast:

The Guardian: It's now or never to starve off climate disaster 

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/04/ipcc-report-now-or-never-if-world-stave-off-climate-disaster

Lango Indigenous Hip-Hop

https://langoindigenoushiphop.org/

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This episode's recommendations:

Fay recommends:

Following these two hashtags on your social feeds #Juststopoil and #Nomusiconadeadplanet 

Greg recommends:

Climate Solutions Bookclub 

https://www.getrevue.co/profile/ClimateSolutionsBookClub?via=twitter-card&client=MobileWeb&element=publication-card

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More from us on social media:

Instagram – @soundslikeaplanpodcast

Fay Milton

Twitter – @faymilton

Instagram – @faymilton

Greg Cochrane

Twitter – @Gregcochrane