20/07/10   Sophie Moss
If you have ever struggled with the maintenance of your lucious kinky, wavy or curly hair then be sure to check out Kink by Nature. Founder of the company, Sophie Moss joined Cheneen in the studio to discuss the new business venture, hair care tips, ingredients to avoid and future developments. If you missed the interview be sure to check out the extensively brilliant website  www.kinkybynature.co.uk

14/07/10  Damian Gelle
You may not know him, but Damian is the person in charge of bringing the best DJs every summer to Clapham Common at the South West Four Weekender…and he’s a Clapham resident as well!  Damian told us about the beginnings of the festival back in 2004 and how, throughout the years, it has become one of the most important festivals in the UK, with a line-up this year that includes Fatboy Slim, Salt ‘n’ Pepa and Armin Van Buuren among many others. For more information on SW4, which takes place on the 28th and 29th of August, visit www.southwestfour.com

1/07/10    Louise Savia Wright & Ricky Defoe
Louise and Ricky –President and Chairman of RL Music Publishing respectively- came in to talk about how they went from singing and producing to starting their own publishing company. They also told us about the support and opportunities RL Music offers to aspiring artists. You can find out more about how to use their studios and even send them your demo on www.rlmusicpublishing.com

21/04/10    Edward Davie
Labour candidate in Thornton in the next local election on May 6, Ed Davie took time off campaigning in Clapham Park to visit the studios of GR for an interview. We heard his views on what’s important in the area and how listening to the residents is a key part of his political campaign. He also talked about his work as a journalist and why -not surprisingly- life in South London is much better than up the river.   www.thorntonlife.org.uk

19/04/10   Brenda Russell
Singer-songwriter Brenda Russell joined Ian Henry on his Love Soul show via live phone link.  In this exclusive interview, they talked about her musical career which started nearly 40 years ago.  On the show, they listened to some of her classic songs like ' Get Here', 'If Only For One Night' and the Grammy nominated 'Piano In The Dark'.  Brenda Russeell's music is bound by neither time nor trend as she continues to attract fans around the world.  Ian's Loves Soul Show is on Mondays from 7-9pm.           www.brendarussell.com

15/04/10   TY
TY returned to GR for an extended preview of his fourth album 'Special kind Of Fool', out on 19 April on BBE records.  On the album he has worked with artists such as lovers' rock singer Carroll Thompson, American singer Anthony Mills, Eric Rico and British soul sensation Sean Escoffery. Overall a very good album which is also available on vinyl.    www.tymusic.co.uk

24/03/10   Katrina Naomi
The poet Katrina Naomi, winner of the 2008 Templar Poetry Competition and the Ledbury Poetry Festival Text Poem Contest, was in GR to present her new book 'The Girl with the Cactus Handshake'. We also heard about her work for charity and the two exhibitions she is taking part on in the next few weeks. You can find out more about this and other events on www.katrinanaomi.co.uk

23/03/10   ‘If I ruled the World...’
Roxanne and Bertie, members of the Young Producers Group, visited GR to present ‘If I ruled the World...’, a platform for young people to express their ideas at the Battersea Arts Centre. Highlights of the event, which runs from the 24th to the 27th of March, include ‘Political Hustings’, ‘BAC Beatbox Academy showcase’ and two performances from Junction 25, Glasgow's acclaimed company of teenage performers and devisers. For a full list of events visit www.bac.org.uk

21/03/10    Chima Anya
One of the freshest MC's coming out of London, Chima Anya came down to the GR studios for an interview and freestyle session.  He is about to release his first album 'New Day' in May this year, featuring Jehst, Soweto Kinch and some nice beats by Astrosnare.  His mixtape 'Higher Ground' -available as a free download- was released last year including 25 tracks of high quality which received mainstream radio play.  He has recently supported Brother Ali and is launching his album at Barfly in Camden on 9th April.  www.myspace.com/chimaanya

20/03/10     Lowkey
Definitely one of UK's finest, hip hop artist and poet Lowkey gave GR an exclusive phone interview where talked about collaborating with Mongrel and also his single 'Long Live Palestine', which went to No 1 in the Hip Hop download charts in the first week of release without any industry support.   He is off on a six week tour of America soon, after which he will come down to the studios of GR for a proper show.  Listen out for Lowkey on GR in the summer! www.lowkeyuk.net

18/03/10     Jeye Severe
Straight out of Peterborough, Jeye Severe came down to the GR studios for an interview on the Thursday night Hip Hop Show.  This highly talented MC is about to release his CD called 'The Heirachi' which features fellow MC Omen D and was produced by ChatOne & DJ Slademan.  He is also due to release his album 'Perseverance' later this year.  We listened to some tunes from the forthcoming release and also his big tune from last year 'Yes Blood'.  Definitely one to look out for in 2010. www.lishmedia.com  

15/03/10     Brainstorm
9 albums released in Latvia, 5 international albums, MTV Best Baltic Act in 2006, 25 Latvian Music Awards, third place at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2000...what else can we say? Nothing apart from thanks to the guys from Brainstorm for inviting GR to their gig at the Jazz Cafe and congratulations for the release of their new album ‘Years and Seconds’. Special thanks to Hernan Martin for taking the photos of the show which will soon be added to our Picture Gallery.

www.brainstorm.lv                                    www.myspace.com/brainstormsite  

10/03/10     The Humanitarians
In an interview over the phone, John ‘Izzy’ Oatman -lead singer and guitarist of The Humanitarians- spoke to GR from Torquay about the release of their new album Born, which is available now from their website.

www.thehumanitarians.net               www.myspace.com/thehumanitarians

8/03/10       Polarbear
Spoken word artist Polarbear visited GR to present his new show ‘Return – A spoken screenplay’. He also talked about his musical project –Afrobear- and workshops for aspiring performers. As if that wasn’t enough, he rewarded us with a live extract of his new play, which you can see until the 25th of March at the Battersea Arts Centre.

www.homeofpolar.com                       www.myspace.com/polarbearspoken

18/02/10     JC, Yung Sten, Joker Starr, Anyway
One of UK's finest, Joker Starr returned to GR, this time bringing along the upcoming MC's JC, Yung Sten & Anyway, who are all from Slough.  Joker Starr is due to drop his new EP called 'Frazier Ali' on 22 February, which includes seven nice tunes with beats provided by Dan Solo and also features Dark Angel on a couple of tunes.  JC has a mixpape out called 'The Green Reaper Vol 1', which is available as a free downoad from his facebook page.  We listened to some tunes from the Frazier Ali EP and also from JC's mixtape.  They also blessed us with another mad freestyle session.

www.twitter.com/jokerstarr    

12/02/10    Simon Woolf
Online Coordinator for the Brixton Pound project, Simon talked to GR about how the initiative is creating a stronger sense of community in the area and how you can take advantage of the discounts available to Brixton Pound users. We also heard how he managed to make his Christmas shopping experience a little less stressful by buying all his presents in Brixton Pounds. 

www.brixtonpound.org

11/02/10     Sheryl Buabin
Sheryl visited GR to talk about the new Clapham Park Project’s Volunteer Scheme, of which she is coordinator. We learnt how volunteering can help you to gain the skills necessary to find your dreamt job and how by giving your time you can as well help others.

www.claphampark.org.uk

05/02/10     Darren Gregg
Daren Gregg runs an organisation called Talent Mania, created in 1995 as a way to expose and promote talent to a wider audience. The non-for-profit organisation also raises awareness of worthy causes such as sickle cell, anti-violence campaigns and helps raising funds for worthwile causes.  This year's events started on January 13, with regular heats once a month.  They are open to anyone from the ages of 11-25.  For more details email Darren at  talk32@ymail.com

04/02/10     Nick Ephgrave
Nick Ephgrave returned to GR for a live interview on Joey Ritchie's Tea Time show.
Nick is the Metropolitan Police's Chief Superintendent for Lambeth.  This time round he answered questions sent to him by our listeners, with topics ranging from crime to stop and search policies amongst others.  He also urged people to take care so their home is not an easy target for burglars.

03/02/10      George Briggs
George Briggs is the Vicar of Clapham Park at All Saints Church, 250 Lyham Road.   George has been a resident of Clapham Park for nearly five years.  He loves the vibrant and different cultures that live in our neighbourhood and enjoys interacting with the community.  At his church there are also many community groups which have various activities taking place, such as Parent & Todler Group In Spanish.  Check our Community section to find out  more about events at All Saints Church.

www.all-saints-church.co.uk

02/02/10      Dion
Dion is a Life Improvement Consultant from south London.  She talked to GR about how people should follow their dreams.  She is also about to publish her first book, 'Fed-Up of Being Fed-Up at Work', which she says is a must have tool for those who wake up on Monday morning wishing it was Friday afternoon. For more details you can email her at  info@unlockingpotentials.co.uk

01/02/10      Alex Watson
Singer and songwriter from South London Alex Watson, was a special guest on the show with Pink Champagne, where she performed an accapella and also played some of her new music.  You can listen to more RnB and Neo Soul every Monday from 10pm.

01/02/10    Alex Goode & Samuel Manley (Lambeth Youth Mayor)
The current youth mayor Samuel Manley came to GR for an interview with council worker Alex Goode.  They talked about the Lambeth Youth Mayor elections for 2010 which take place this month, and also the different work they do.  You can vote by registering online and also in some schools across Lambeth.  Voting is open for Lambeth residents from the ages of 11 - 19.  Samuel stressed the importance for young people to vote.  Also look out for The Hub opening in Loughborough Junction.

Email  youthmayor@lambeth.gov.uk       www.younglambeth.org

29/01/10    Rev78
Brothers David and Dan Gritzman together with James Laff, from the band Rev78, visited GR to present their brand new single ‘Killing me’...or was it ‘On a night like this’? They are so busy creating great music that sometimes forget they need titles for their tunes too! They also talked about the plans to release their new album and why a finalist of the Israeli version of the X Factor wasn’t good enough to become their new singer.

www.revolution78.com             www.myspace.com/revolution78music  

28/01/10    JackFlash
Highly talented hip hop artist from Huddersfield, JackFlash was on Thursday's Hip Hop Show (7-9pm). We had a listen to a couple of exclusives from his forthcoming 'Sound Of Colours' EP. He also performed a freestyle on a wicked beat by Strangelove.

http://www.myspace.com/jackflashuk          www.gabriel.moonfruit.com

27/01/01      John Cannell
John Cannell is the project manager of Embrace Cooperation Ltd, a non-for-profit organisation with environmental projects.  He came to GR to promote some of the events coming up.  The project is  based in Dulwich Upper Wood -near Crystal Palace- and the office is based in West Norwood.  Their next two events, all free to attend, are the bird box making on 11 February and the winter tree ID walk on 19 February. Keep an eye on our Community section to find out more about forthcoming events.

www.myembrace.org

26/01/10    Stuart
Part of the Clapham Park Community Warden Service, Stuart came to GR for an interview about life as our community warden. He said that levels of crime and anti-social behaviour had dropped in the last four months. Stuart is part of a small team of wardens who provide a valuable service to the community and he loves his job.

wardensoffice@claphampark.org.uk         FREEPHONE:  0800 32 88 979

25/01/10    Bill Payne
CEO of the Metropolitan Housing Association since 2008, Bill shared with GR his experiences in the housing sector for more than 20 years and also confessed how he missed the chance to see Jimi Hendrix’s last ever performance!
 
www.mhp-online.co.uk 

24/01/10    Lambeth College
Students of BND in Performing Arts Year 2 recorded some jingles and a special radio play for GR, “A difference in law”, written, directed and performed by the students with help from tutor Roy Lee.

www.lambethcollege.ac.uk/lambeth_college/news_and_events/2010_news/radio_drama.cfm

www.12labours.co.uk

21/01/10     Oxfam
Karen Pryce, Shop Manager of Oxfam Furniture & Electricals Streatham, was in GR to talk about the huge effort that Oxfam is doing in Haiti to provide those who have lost everything with water, food and sanitation. You can help now by donating to Oxfam or the Disasters Emergency Committee using the following links:

www.oxfam.org.uk              www.dec.org.uk

      

20/01/10    Jeremy Colledge
Jeremy Colledge, co-founder of Positive TV, visited GR to chat about the optimistic news that other media never seem to cover. He also talked about their new project, the Positive Foundation, and their work with several youth associations in Lambeth.

www.positivetv.tv

19/01/09    Catch 22
Sophie, Catch 22’s Community Youth Volunteer’s Project Coordinator, was joined by volunteers Sarah and Nadeem (pictured) in their visit to GR studios. They told us how young people can learn useful skills volunteering with the organisation and improve their chances of getting a job.

www.catch-22.org.uk



18/01/10    Owen Thompson
Managing Director of Clapham Park Homes since 2005, Owen talked to GR about his experience in the housing sector, Clapham Park’s Masterplan and what he likes to do when he is not busy planning the regeneration works in the area.

www.cph-online.co.uk

17/01/10   Mystro
On the day Generation Radio launched on 87.7FM, hip hop artist Mystro joined Murzi on his Sunday show from 6-8pm.  We listened to some tracks from  The F.D.T ep which was released recently.  You can pick it up from most online outlets.  He also blessed us with a freestyle. 

www.mystrogen/twitter.com

15/12/09    Hannah Lewis
Coordinator of Remade in Brixton, Hanna visited GR to let us know how we can help the environment by producing less waste and how you can take part in their workshops at their new site in the Granville Arcade (Brixton Market). 

www.remadeinbrixton.org

10/12/09    Duncan Law
Duncan, Coordinator of Transition Town Brixton, was in the GR studios to talk about their plans for the Christmas season and how the Brixton Pound initiative is helping to create a stronger community.

www.transitiontownbrixton.org

4/12/09     Scorpion Jack
David and Rohan (Scorpion Jack) -probably the busiest musicians in Belfast- found some time between receiving awards and several gigs across London to visit GR, where they talked about what is like to do more than 200 gigs a year and rewarded us with two fantastic live tracks from their first EP ‘5 Gallon Drum’.

www.scorpionjackmusic.com          www.myspace.com/scorpionjack

19/11/09   Annalisa Dorigo
Annalisa, volunteer for the Brixton Pound scheme and Clapham Park resident, was in the GR studios to talk about how the initiative can help the community by promoting local trade and keeping the money in the area for longer.

www.brixtonpound.org

19/11/09   Serocee, LeeN & Mr Shaodow
On Thursday's Hip Hop show (7-9pm),  we had an interview with British MCs Serocee alongside LeeN & Mr Shaodow from NLT.  We listened to some of their new tunes and they also blessed us with a freestyle. 

www.myspace.com/serocee        www.rustoopid.com

LeeN & Serocee

13/11/09   Alba Lewis
Alba,Trinity Hospice’s Fundraising Director, visited the GR studios in Clapham Park to talk about ‘Dine at Mine’, a new campaign to help the Hospice continue with their important work in South London. Check our Guests section to find out how you can help.
www.trinityhospice.org.uk/events/dine-at-mine

12/11/09   Dabbla MC & Cobes
Dabbla MC & Cobes joined Murzi on Thursday's Hip Hop show (7pm-9pm).  They are part of the hip hop group London Zoo and performed in the studio  some new music from their forthcoming EP and also from their current Puppa Murc EP.  They have an awesome set of beats produced by Sumgii (some guy) & Philli B, so definitely one not to miss.

www.dentedrecords.com            www.myspace.com/londonzoo

Cobes & Dabbla MC

22/10/09     KYZA
On Thursday we had a special guest,  KYZA,who passed  through the studios on The Murzi Show from 7pm-9pm.  We listened to some of his music from his latest release'Shots Of Smirrnoff ', and also from his first album 'The Experience'.  He also blessed us with a freestyle.

www.myspace.com/sasoseddso

23/09/09     Four 80.East 
On an Exclusive interview by phone from Canada, Ian Henry talked to Four 80.East on the Midweek Soul Show (Wednesdays 1pm-3pm).  The Jazz Fusion group spoke to us about their music and forthcoming projects.  www.myspace.com/four80.east

10/09/09    Joker Starr & Micall Parknsun
Two of the UK's finest lyricists, Joker Starr and Micall Parknsun, joined Murzi in the studio for his Thursdays’ show, where they chatted about their music over the years and also blessed the audience with a freestyle. They presented music from Joker Strarr's CD 'The Northborough Estate Project' and Micall Parknsun's awesome new album 'First Second Time Around', whilst new recruit Anyway helped on the freestyle to bring their unique style to Generation Radio.
www.flukebeat.co.uk    www.myspace.com/micallparknsun 

JokerStarr & Micall Parknsun

26/07/09      Nick Ephner
Lambeth Police's new chief Mr Nick Ephner passed through the Generation Radio studios to give us an exclusive interview.  He told us how his career has progressed from starting off as a PC to where he is now and the efforts his department is doing to communicate with the community of Lambeth.  

15/07/09      Marsha Ambrosius
GR Soulstress Cheneen caught up with the talented vocalist Marsha Ambrosius before her performance at the Jazz Cafe. Once one half of dynamic duo and British neo-soul sensation Floetry, Marsha spoke of her move to the States, signing with Dre, her various collaborations -including working with Michael Jackson, the split with Natalie, her mixtapes and eagerly awaited solo debut album.

23/06/09     Katrina Naomi
The poet Katrina Naomi visited GR studios to talk with Pedro about her forthcoming collection The Girl With The Cactus Handshake and how she would be hosting The Poetry Jam to raise funds for Oxfam.

www.katerinanaomi.co.uk

June 2009     Lonnie Liston Smith
The one and only Jazz Funk legend Mr Lonnie Liston Smith joined Ian Henry via phone on the Midweek Soul Show. He spoke to us about what he has been up to since his career began in the 70's, from forming his first group 'Lonnie Liston Smith & The Echoes' in 1973 to his current tour and new compositions.