CanaryPod: Topple Uncaged meets… Micah Shemaiah – Part Two

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Welcome to #ToppleUncaged!
Every week, The Canary will be bringing you an innovative podcast for the media landscape; hosted by me, Steve Topple.
I’ve got a two-part treat for you because I had the opportunity to interview one of the most important artists of a generation: Micah Shemaiah. Here’s part two. You can listen to part one here.
Mr Topple x Micah Shemaiah: Part Two
Micah’s been one of the most prolific and influential roots reggae artists of recent years. Searingly conscious, musically ingenious and with a stunning back catalogue to boot, he has blazed a trail in terms of message music. Moreover, Micah is a passionate advocate of vinyl, leading the way in promoting this form of music release. But it is perhaps his worldview which is most profound. Micah is a highly skilled orator with a staggering depth of thought. He is currently set to release The Forgotten Scrolls, a three-part series of vinyl music.
So, I caught up with him for a two-part special of the #ToppleUncaged podcast. In this, part two, we discussed 21st-century society, the impact of corporations on all of our existences, how music can be a catalyst for change and more.
Enjoy!
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CanaryPod: #ToppleUncaged meets… Micah Shemaiah – Part Two show notes:
Presented, produced and edited by Steve Topple.
Sound engineering by Gav Pauze.
Rainbow Station by Micah Shemaiah via JahSolidRock Music:
Buy The Forgotten Scrolls Volume 1.
Find out more about Micah.
Read Pauze Radio‘s bio of him.
Follow Micah on Facebook and Insta.
Follow on Twitter:
Steve Topple @MrTopple; The Canary @TheCanaryUK; Micah Shemaiah @MicahShemaiah; Nicola Jeffery @NicolaCJeffery; Gav Pauze @PauzeRadio; Rai Star Music @rai_star113
Use the hashtags #ToppleUncaged #CanaryPod
Find out more about Gav Pauze and browse his vinyl store.
Topple Uncaged Theme Music: Lost Souls by Lee Wrizzle.
Legal by Micah Shemaiah and Rassi Hardknocks via Reggaeville:
Featured image via Steve Topple, Maurice – Wikimedia and Micah Shemaiah
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Wonderful podcast, what a great inspiration to listen to. Always loved reggae music wise words,
Too much Greed and Selfishness has taken over.
Love and Compassion is something this angry world needs so badly.
Great interview thank you Steve Topple and Micah Shemaiah.