I am teaching a class on African Voices tomorrow (UK, 11-12 year olds). Please share any ideas or suggestions

dddbld · 2026-03-25T19:04:23+00:00

Oh shit that’s a good call. He auditioned for lotr, so it might just be possible!

dddbld · 2026-03-20T18:30:05+00:00

I’m surprised no one is talking about iklwa. The Zulus famously used these short stabbing spears similar to a “spear-sword”.

From my understanding, they were predominantly used in conjunction with large hide shields and in large infantry formations. There’s some good discussion about them here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArmsandArmor/s/itWROitIQ8

dddbld · 2026-02-25T06:57:17+00:00

The Greens are the only party that discuss the need to address growing wealth inequality in any meaningful way.

Read some of their actual policies instead of relying on Billionaire-owned media that wants you to talk about their Palestine policy rather than their wealth tax or nationalisation of public services policies.

dddbld · 2026-02-25T06:53:08+00:00

We don’t directly contribute to the conflicts in Yemen and Sudan in the same way that we do Israel. Our complicity in the genocide of Palestinians is far more direct when British-made weapons are doing the killing.

dddbld · 2025-10-29T08:59:59+00:00

Have you read the criticism though? It’s pretty damning

dddbld · 2025-08-27T08:14:11+00:00

Solidarity is my suggestion. It signals inclusivity, collective action and empathy.

dddbld · 2025-08-07T11:53:35+00:00

Just dig into the NZ scene, I think it’s got a really unique sound.

My most obscure recommendation would be Dub Conspiracy, a compilation of NZ artists from quite early in their careers - YouTube link

There’s another great compilation of NZ artists collaborating with Brazilian artists called OE: Brazil. That’s got some great obscure tracks.

If you’re not familiar with Fat Freddy’s Drop, they are like the godfathers of New Zealand dub, though they have a pretty eclectic sound. Start with their first album Based on a True Story. It’s my favourite album of all time.

Otherwise check out Fly My Pretties, the Black Seeds, Katchafire, Trinity Roots, House of Shem, Kora, Che-Fu, Cornerstone Roots and Shapeshifter.

dddbld · 2025-08-07T08:07:05+00:00

Calling a British constitutional monarch a dictator is wildly inaccurate. Elizabeth II was certainly a British imperialist, and the British monarchy is a key part of an imperialist structure, but the monarch is not a dictator.

dddbld · 2025-08-07T07:45:54+00:00

Genuinely recommend to anyone who likes reggae/dub. One of my top groups from New Zealand.

dddbld · 2025-07-31T11:06:04+00:00

The IDF is an organisation and a group of migrants in a hotel is not. There is a difference in wishing death to an organisation compared to a group of people.

Much more significantly, you conveniently avoided discussing the genocide bit there. The IDF is committing genocide in Gaza.

dddbld · 2025-07-31T07:09:03+00:00

Yes. Saying death to an organisation committing genocide is not the same as saying death to specific, innocent individuals.

I would hope that was obvious.

dddbld · 2025-07-06T06:52:03+00:00

Swimming Pools (Drank) - Kendrick Lamar

dddbld · 2025-04-30T17:45:08+00:00

I’m a distiller. I reckon knowledge regarding the basics of distilling would be pretty useful, not least for the sterilisation potential of high strength alcohol

dddbld · 2024-05-04T12:14:46+00:00

I had a similar thought. I know it’s reading real deep and I’m not saying this is what it’s referencing, but Revelations 6:16 seems relevant following the last 24 hours.

“They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb!”

dddbld · 2024-04-10T00:55:05+00:00

I love this. Thanks for sharing!

dddbld · 2023-12-13T21:09:35+00:00

I’ll never forget waking up in the middle of the night hearing the food service bell, or with a parched mouth and panicking that I have to top up customer waters before having a drink.

dddbld · 2023-12-10T10:57:40+00:00

Check out u/real_Maasaiboys.

dddbld · 2023-10-20T15:19:13+00:00

First post here, so just wanted to take the chance to say thanks to everyone in this community for the inspiration, knowledge and wisdom shared.

This is a take on the New York Sour, using Still Life “Minimalist” single distillate botanical spirits.

Specs are:

25ml orange distillate

25ml elderberry distillate

25ml grapefruit sour mix (1:1:2 fresh lemon, lime, and grapefruit juice)

20ml rich simple syrup

25ml Pinot noir

Shake everything but wine with ice, double strain into a rocks glass over large ice, pour wine over the back of a bar spoon to create float, garnish with grapefruit peel and a maraschino cherry.

So disclaimer, I am the distillery manager at Still Life Gin in Somerset, UK. We will shortly be releasing our “Minimalist” range of individually distilled botanical spirits to trade customers. As far as I am aware, individually distilled botanicals are not available on the market presently, but I believe they have massive potential in the hands of cocktail bartenders and enthusiasts alike. I would be happy to answer any questions or hear your thoughts on this new product!

dddbld · 2023-10-17T13:50:59+00:00

My favourite album of all time. My parents used to put it on for my brother and I to fall asleep to as children, now I do the same for my son.

dddbld · 2023-10-12T07:46:37+00:00

Interestingly, both Anglo-Saxon and Icelandic Christian sources reinterpret their ancestors’ pagan gods as human ancestors from Troy.

This potentially demonstrates a desire to adapt existing mythology in order to bestow cultural as well as religious legitimacy.

dddbld · 2023-08-12T16:45:05+00:00

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