CanaryPod: Topple Uncaged meets… Micah Shemaiah – Part Two

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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