George Merchant Ballentyne
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George Merchant Ballentyne
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Bahá'í; broadcaster; cinephile; flaneur; FRSA; futurologist; interculturalist; pataphysician; Scot
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Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 28 Oct, 8–10pm GMT/UTC. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Sheet Music” (1974) by 10cc + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Celebrating the Twin Holy Days – birthdays of the Báb (1819–50) and Bahá’u’lláh (1817–92) – with members of Bahá’í community of #Leicester and #Leicestershire, friends and family this afternoon. #Bahai, #TwinHolyDays
Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 24 Oct, 3-5pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 21 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “One World” (1977) by John Martyn + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
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Anyone want some world peace from the shop?
Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 17 Oct, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 14 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Fear of Music” (1979) by Talking Heads + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Taking part in round table faith discussions with adult residents of Eyres Monsell, Leicester, this morning, organised by St Philips Centre. #Bahai, #Christian, #cohesion, #DEI, #diversity, #EDI, #equality, #EyresMonsell, #integration, #intercultural, #interfaith, #Leicester, #multifaith
Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 10 Oct, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Attending Leicester Listening Together event this morning, hosted by St Philips Centre, focusing on how to make the best of our intercultural city. #cohesion #DEI #EDI #integration #interculturalism #interfaith #KingPowerStadium #Leicester #multifaith
Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 7 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Caetano Veloso” (1971) by Caetano Veloso + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Attending Feast of #Sukkot (Tabernacles) this evening. Guest of Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation, along with #Christian, #Hindu, #Muslim, #Quaker friends. #interfaith #multifaith #EDI #DEI #cohesion #integration #Leicester
Next edition of Citizen of Nowhere, my monthly show on EAVA FM community radio. Sun 5 Oct, 4-6pm BST. Ep 60, #NorthernAmerica: music from, about, influenced or inspired by #Bermuda🇧🇲, #Canada🇨🇦, #Greenland🇬🇱, #USA🇺🇸. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer radioplayerworldwide.page.link/GquFM1uyBq3F...
Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 3 Oct, 4-6pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM, Tue 30 Sep, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Blue” (1971) by Joni Mitchell + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM, Tue 23 Sep, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” (1981) by Brian Eno & David Byrne + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
My most recent show included this track: Dub from Creation (1978) by Creation Rebel. open.spotify.com/track/7gAB8q...
Dub From Creation
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Thanks for your warm and positive response Lilly. I’m always pleased to have a piece or two of Dub in the show. ☺️
Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 19 Sep, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM. Tue 16 Sep, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “In A Silent Way” (1969) by Miles Davis + supporting playlist. Listen on www.eavafm.com or on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
Next edition of Citizen of Nowhere, my monthly show on EAVA FM community radio. Sun 14 Sep, 4-6pm BST. Ep 59, #CentralAmerica – music from, about, influenced or inspired by #CostaRica🇨🇷, #Guatemala🇬🇹, #Mexico🇲🇽, #Nicaragua🇳🇮. www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer radioplayerworldwide.page.link/GquFM1uyBq3F...
Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 12 Sep, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...
What the actual ?!? 🥴
This is a masterclass in narrative tension