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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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00:16:32

The Opel Effect: The Soul of Spouge - part two: "The...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/04/11

Jackie Opel was not just a star, he was a mentor who saw greatness in City youths long before the country did. This episode traces how De Opels, Richard Stoute and other young talents helped forge a new Barbadian sound that would become known as spouge.

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00:17:09

The Opel Effect: The Soul of Spouge - part one:...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/04/05

Part one of the serial documentary, The Opel Effect: The Soul of Spouge, takes us back to the Bridgetown waterfront, where a skinny “wharf boy” with a fearless dive and a grown-up voice is about to change Barbadian music. We follow Dalton Sinclair Bishop from Chapman Lane to the bright lights of Showtime ’65, through the memories of those who saw Jackie Opel rise from the harbour to become a headliner the Caribbean could not ignore.⁠Blending rare archival audio, first-hand testimony and original

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00:23:51

This Barbadian Life - episode 8 - On Tour with the...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/04/01

We go on the road with one of Barbados’ most beloved bands: The Troubadours.In “On Tour with the Troubadours – The Geoffrey Jones Journey”, presenter Shayla Murrell sits down with guitarist Geoffrey Jones to trace his path from a little boy playing under a mahogany tree in Christ Church, to lead guitarist with The Troubadours, and finally to veteran musician looking back from a life in Britain. Along the way, he remembers Hurricane Janet, funeral home garage rehearsals in the early years, recording

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00:15:00

REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 6 : Justice in Action:...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/03/30

In this special episode, from in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters, Barbados’ Poet Laureate Esther Phillips lends her voice to the 2026 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.Against the backdrop of this year’s theme, “Justice in Action: Confronting History, Advancing Dignity, Empowering Futures”, Phillips delivers two powerful poems that honour the millions of Africans uprooted, enslaved and exploited, and speak to the

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00:01:33

COMING SOON: The (Jackie) Opel Effect - The Soul of...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/03/30

Based on the epic documentary that premiered on 9 March – the 56th anniversary of Jackie Opel’s tragic death at the age of 32 – The Opel Effect: The Soul of Spouge is a nine-part documentary podcast series that traces the life, music and legacy of Dalton “Jackie Opel” Bishop. Born in Chapman Lane in Bridgetown and inspired by American soul star Jackie Wilson, Opel rose from “wharf boy” diving for cruise ship coins to become the powerhouse singer who helped give Barbados its own indigenous popular

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00:08:50

The Village Shops of Barbados: Episode 5 – A Tragedy...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/03/29

The final episode delivers a powerful warning. Professor Henry Fraser calls the decline a national tragedy that has gone largely unnoticed by politicians and social scientists. He traces the flow of money and power to oil companies and mini-marts and questions why the village shop, once a lifeline, is not part of the solution in modern times. This is a call to action to recognise, document, and protect what remains of the unique, village-based social capital before a vital part of Barbados'

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00:07:08

The Village Shops of Barbados: Episode 4 – Boarded...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/03/22

Historian and raconteur Professor Henry Fraser moves from memory to the modern reality: a landscape of closed, burnt-out, and boarded-up village shops across the island. We take a visual tour of once-thriving hubs, like Bascombe’s and John Yearwood’s Gall Hill shop, now standing as silent, empty shells or being engulfed by bush at places like Mapp Hill. This is more than just an architectural loss; it is the physical evidence of the erosion of Barbadian social capital and the silent disappearance of

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00:07:45

The Village Shops of Barbados: Episode 3 – Trusting:...

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2026/03/15

In a fragile plantation economy, how did families survive between paydays? This episode reveals the corner shop’s vital role as an informal bank. Using the childhood memories of former Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave, Professor Henry Fraser explains the uniquely Barbadian system of “trusting,” where shopkeepers extended credit for weeks or months until the sugar crop season. This system of informal credit, coupled with the shopkeeper's wife enforcing good manners, was a cornerstone of

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00:04:50

The Village Shops of Barbados: Episode 2 – Inside PA...

Radio Bimshire Presents ·

2026/03/08

Step back in time to the childhood world of Professor Henry Fraser. He takes us to PA Clarke’s corner shop in Four Roads, St John—a place that literally sold everything, from kerosene to nuts, bolts, and essential foods. Hear the charming details about the irresistible sweet jars that taught children manners, and the formidable “madam” who ran the shop with gimlet-eyed authority, a reminder that women really run the world.

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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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