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Radio Bimshire Presents

Catch up or listen on-demand with the best of Radio Bimshire - the Voice of the Barbados National Library Service (https://bit.ly/radiobimshire). Radio Bimshire Presents is a selection of short stories, poetry, history, rare audio clips and humour - the sound of Barbadian heritage. Featuring: This Barbadian Life: real voices, true stories, only in Barbados; Off The Shelf: Readings of Barbadian writing; Reparations Revealed; Standpipe: Memories of Wash Day; Sounds of Freedom: Stories of

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All Episodes

00:04:06

The Village Shops of Barbados: Episode 1 – The...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/03/01

What was the true beating heart of community life in Barbados? Professor Henry Fraser introduces his central thesis: that the village shops were once the social, economic, and cultural centre of almost every village. Discover the critical role they played in building social capital—both the horizontal support between neighbours and the vertical guidance passed from older generations to the young. Learn how the rise of mini-marts and gas stations first began to break this rich social web.

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00:05:59

This Barbadian Life - Five Minutes of Folk

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/25

Sometimes, the quickest way into history is through melody. Get ready for your "Five Minutes of Folk," as we dive into the stories hidden in old Barbadian songs. Discover tales of a Nigerian king’s exile, the mysterious Ice House fire, bread sellers fighting to make ends meet, and the relentless labor that turned sugar cane into survival. This is the history of an island, sung, not spoken. Produced by Shayla Murrell of our partner BGIS Radio.

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00:01:22

COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "Five Minutes of Folk"

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/22

Sometimes, the quickest way into history is through melody. Get ready for your "Five Minutes of Folk," as we dive into the stories hidden in old Barbadian songs. Available from February 25.

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00:17:30

This Barbadian Life - Obeah Opera: The Story of Tituba

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/18

You know the Salem Witch Trials, but do you know the secret history? The spark that lit the fire was Tituba, an enslaved woman brought from Barbados. Arthur Miller’s play casts her in the shadows, but "Obeah Opera" by Nicole Brooks dares to tell the story in her voice. Discover how the "greatest witch hunt in the Americas" began with a Bajan voice that art is finally helping us to hear. Produced by Shayla Murrell of our partner BGIS Radio.More information about Obeah Opera

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00:01:22

COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "Obeah Opera: The...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/15

The very first person accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 was an enslaved woman brought from Barbados, named Tituba.Available from February 18

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00:07:29

This Barbadian Life - Tuk Band Rhythm

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/11

This episode sounds like Barbados, literally. Hear the story of the Tuk Band, the unmistakable heartbeat behind festivals and celebrations. Born from African roots and remixed on plantations when drums were forbidden, its rhythm found a way, brought to life with whatever instruments were at hand. Now, the Tuk Band is a powerful symbol of defiance and joy pulsing through the island’s culture. Produced by Shayla Murrell of BGIS Radio.

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00:11:04

REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 5 (FINAL): Global...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/08

In our final episode, we confront the global legacy of slavery and chart a path toward true reconciliation. Writer, lawyer, diplomat and Pan-Africanist thinker Ambassador David Comissiong explores the profound global significance of the Caribbean reparations movement, framing the struggle as a restoration of Africa's central role in human history and a cultural and historical restoration. He roots reparations in international law, stating that the goal is to "wipe out the consequences of

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00:01:21

COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "Tuk Band Rhythm"

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/08

We get into about tuk band rhythm, the unmistakable Barbadian heartbeat behind festivals, parades, and village celebrations. Music with roots in Africa, remixed on plantations...Available from February 11

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00:01:20

COMING SOON: The Village Shops of Barbados

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/08

A powerful five-part series with historian and raconteur Professor Henry Fraser, exploring how the iconic corner shop was the essential bank, social centre, and lifeline of Barbadian community life—and what its disappearance means for the island’s social capital.

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00:17:46

This Barbadian Life - Rhythm, Ritual & The Shaggy Bear

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/04

Step into the heart of Barbadian folklore and masquerade. The story of the Shaggy Bear isn’t about applause—it’s about transformation. Born from the traditions of enslaved people, this iconic character stalks the streets in swirling layers, carrying the echoes of generations. Meet the people behind the masks, including acrobat Stupa Flip and creator Michael “Chatty” Taitt, and trace the Shaggy Bear's African roots. Produced by Shayla Murrell of our partner BGIS Radio.

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00:05:36

REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 4: The CARICOM...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/01

We transform historical pain into a blueprint for justice by exploring the CARICOM reparations strategy—a comprehensive approach that goes far beyond monetary compensation. Ambassador David Comissiong reveals a 10-point plan calling for an apology, support for repatriation, development programs in education, health, and technology transfer, and debt cancellation. He also discusses the multi-generational payment strategy, suggesting reparations can be structured like the slave owners' compensation,

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00:01:21

COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "Rhythm, Ritual &...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/02/01

The story of the Shaggy Bear isn’t about applause; it’s about transformation. Born from the traditions of enslaved people, the Shaggy Bear stalks the streets in swirling layers... Available from February 4

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00:14:31

This Barbadian Life - On the Call of the Captain...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/01/28

We dive deeper into the Landship. This part uncovers how this island tradition, the oldest indigenous organisation in Barbados, doubles as an engine of financial support, savings, and shared identity. Through story, rhythm, and memory, the Landship reveals how a vibrant dance can also be a profound lesson in survival and belonging. Produced by Shayla Murrell of our partner BGIS Radio.

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00:11:00

REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 3: Dismantling 'Legal...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/01/25

Unpacking the complex legal and historical foundations of the Caribbean reparations movement. Ambassador David Comissiong challenges the fundamental narrative that slavery was ever "legal," exposing the profound legal contradictions of colonial legislation. He argues that slavery was illegal under both the national law of England and international law, detailing how the constant resistance of enslaved Africans ultimately led to abolition. Dr Nora Wittman's research is highlighted to

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00:01:17

COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "On the Call of the...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/01/25

Part two of "On the Call of the Captain”, about a uniquely Barbadian institution: a history, a ritual, a performance, but most of all, a community.Available from January 28

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00:17:57

This Barbadian Life - On the Call of the Captain...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/01/21

The Barbados Landship is more than just a spectacle—it was a crucial support network for Barbadian communities. Part one explores the history, ritual, and performance of this uniquely Barbadian institution. From roll calls and dues to offering real support for illness and funerals, discover the legacy of captains, commodores, and admirals who shaped the Landship’s path through modern change. Produced by Shayla Murrell of our partner BGIS Radio.

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00:05:03

REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 2: The Staggering...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/01/18

We continue our deep dive into the historical and economic realities of slavery's lasting impact. After laying the groundwork for the reparations claim, Ambassador Comissiong sets down the staggering economic calculations of human suffering and stolen labour. He reveals the human toll in Barbados (605,789 people harmed by the slave trade and born into slavery) and introduces the Brattle Group's calculation that Barbados alone is owed $4.961 billion US dollars—almost 5 trillion—based on an

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00:01:06

COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "On the Call of the...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/01/18

"On the Call of the Captain” (part one of two) is about a uniquely Barbadian institution: a history, a ritual, a performance, but most of all, a community.Available from January 21

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00:01:06

COMING SOON: This Barbadian - On the Call of the...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/01/17

"On the Call of the Captain” is about a uniquely Barbadian institution: a history, a ritual, a performance, but most of all, a community. Available from January 21

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00:15:55

This Barbadian Life - First Lady of the Landship...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/01/14

Introducing Radio Bimshire’s new oral history and culture strand, This Barbadian Life — real voices, true stories, only in Barbados. Imagine a ship that sails on land. The Barbados Landship is a centuries-old tradition that’s part history, part community, and part performance. In this episode, hear from the people who’ve kept the Landship moving through the decades, and meet Admiral Lorraine Sealy, the first woman to ever take the helm. Discover a tradition that bends but doesn’t break. Produced by

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