Hey everyone!
I’m doing my best to keep up with a monthly blog post to keep you all updated!
In case you didn’t know, I host a weekly radio show on Ujima Radio 98FM – also available digitally and online at www.ujimaradio.com. The show, called The Cruising Show, airs every Thursday from 4–6 pm.
I absolutely LOVE doing the show, and I’ve recently welcomed two fantastic co-hosts: Charlie Bees, who featured on Season 2 of The Traitors, and Jesus Nahmias, who has been a brilliant addition to the team. We also have an incredible lineup of guests—from artists to authors, photographers, filmmakers, event organisers, and more. I love filling the two-hour slot with lively conversations and great music, and the show continues to go from strength to strength with a growing, regular listenership. You can listen to previous shows here: https://ujimaradio.com/show/cruising-thursday/
One of my regular guests is sustainable stylist Meg Cox, who runs Clothemod. Together, we now host a monthly fashion segment on the first Thursday of every month, where I get to explore my passion for sustainable fashion. Our next segment is on Thursday, April 3rd, where we’ll be chatting about my recent styling session with Meg, where she picked out a selection of second-hand and vintage clothes for me to try—helping me discover a new expression of myself!
You can tune in on 98FM (Bristol), online at www.ujimaradio.com, or via DAB and you can listen to previous shows
My First Jazz Event!
I’ve also been busy setting up my very first jazz event! Some of you may know that I have a deep love for jazz, and for the past two years, I’ve been quietly learning jazz standards in a weekly class. Now, it’s time to take things a step further!
I’ve found the perfect venue—an absolutely gorgeous art-deco cocktail bar in the city centre, which has exactly the kind of atmosphere I want to create. My first event will take place this Sunday, March 30th, for Mother’s Day, and I’m beyond excited!
This is an open mic event, and the response has been amazing, with all slots filling up in no time. Come along for an evening of free live music, where I’ll also be performing! There will be plenty of singers stepping up to perform jazz classics, and the venue is offering a free glass of Prosecco to mothers who attend with their families. It runs from 5 pm – 9 pm, and I’d love to see you there!
Other Performances
Tonight, I’m also getting ready for a gig—well, more of a PA, really—as part of the Ujima Radio party. With over 30 performers on the lineup, my set will be short and sweet, but I’m excited nonetheless! I’ll be performing some of my more upbeat Mary in the Mirror tracks, and it’ll be amazing to share the stage with so much incredible talent from Ujima Radio.
I’ll have more news for you soon—I know I’ve been promising new music for a while, but lately, I’ve been focusing on performing and building other aspects of my business. Good things take time! My releases are on hold for a minute, but you can still catch me live—just check out my gigs page, which I’ll be updating regularly.
That’s all for this month—short and sweet—but I’ll be back soon, promise!