Orlando-based rapper Ajaxxx releases his latest track "Yes We Can (And We Did)" the day after the 2008 presidential elections. Ajaxxx's message both defines who he is as an artist and who Barack Obama will be as President of the United States. Less

Do What's Easy by Chris Bathgate for Bandstand Busking in Hyde Park. To find out more about our busks or to come along to the next one visit: http://www.bandstandbusking.com Less

Serpentine by Chris Bathgate for bandstand busking in Hyde Park. To find out more about our busks, or to come along to the next one visit: http://www.bandstandbusking.com Less

Wild Mountain Thyme, performed by Chris Bathgate for Bandstand Busking on Hyde Park bandstand. Check out http://www.bandstandbusking.com to find out who's up next and how you can come and see them. Less

PLAYLIST 1. Louise Rogers - Be My Baby 2. Jeremy Pelt - Avatar 3. Diane Hoffman - Two Years Of Turture 4. Professor RJ Ross - Face To Face 5. David Rogers Sextet - Don't Drop That Coffin all songs played with permission by artist, label or manager Further information on jazzpodcast.org Less

Internet phenomenon and sweater fashionista Leslie Hall schools Irina in the ways of proper gem sweater couture. If you haven't experienced Leslie's entertainingly earnest music videos, you must run to her site RIGHT NOW and watch all of them. Well, right after you watch our video, of course. This episode is a lost gem from ROLFCon which we attended way back in April of 2008. Episode links: Leslie Hall, Gem Sweater, ROFLCon Less

Has the economy got you down? Worried about the rising cost of gas? Are you just downright fed up? Well, take a ride through Eugene's kitchen, as he lays it out plain and clear - the simple steps that we've got to take to get the economy back on track. Before you know it, you'll be "cookin' with Eugene" too! www.eugenegrant.us Less

Tumi and Zubz are two of the most prolific hip hop artists to come out of South Africa. Both based in Johannesburg we caught up with them backstage at the Arts Alive festival. Less

Daara J which means "School of Life" in Wolof (the largest local launguage in Senegal) are a Senegalese rap trio that consists of N'Dongo D, Aladji Man, and Faada Freddy. Their music takes influence from hip hop, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and reggae and is performed in English, French, Spanish, and Wolof. They are now one of the biggest acts to come from the African continent and their infectious live performances have seen them touring the world for many years. We caught up with lead MC Faada Freddy just before they took to the stage at the Jazz Cafe in London. You can buy there cd at www.afrolution.com in our shop. Less

Ben Sharpa is one of the finest and most exciting MC's to come out of the African continent. He comes from South Africa and has one of the most unique styles around. We caught up with him while he was on tour in Europe. Less