Podcasts by Yams & Yuca
Yams & Yuca explores the fabric of Black identities through culture, food, art, life experiences and more; sharing the stories of international creatives. Co-hosts Heather Benson & Kamara Gray bring their unique perspectives as Black Global Citizens living and working in the UK and beyond. Close your eyes. Think about that signature dish that reminds you of home; you know the one that makes your eyes widen with excitement and fills your spirit from head to toe with just one bite. Mmmmmm…that feeling. This is a space for creatives to share similar ancestral memories that shape who they are. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yamsandyuca-podcast/support
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Honouring our Ancestors with Apex Zero from 2023-08-02T11:00
Our latest episode features Apex Zero, a multi-disciplinary artist who works as an emcee, beatmaker, filmmaker, photographer, and writer, and is originally from West London. He joins us for a de...
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Building Success and Serving Communities with Mark Maciver aka SliderCuts from 2023-06-16T11:30:22
World renowned barber and entrepreneur Mark Maciver, aka SliderCuts, joins us at the table to discuss the key components to building an international business whilst staying connected to local c...
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The Journey to African-Centred Wellness with Araba Ofori-Acquah from 2023-05-24T17:00:44
We're back with Season 3! To start off our new season, we speak with Araba Ofori-Acquah, a healer, DJ, cultural curator and award-winning writer, about her new book, Return to Source Listen
Heritage Rooted and Connected Across Diasporas with Riaz Phillips from 2022-09-28T12:57:40
Writer, photographer, and video maker Riaz Phillips joins the Yams & Yuca table to talk all things food, heritage, culture and community with the release of his latest book 'West Winds: Reci...
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The Determined Path to Success with Gloria Ugwarelojo Biachi from 2022-08-10T11:00:09
We are joined by Gloria Ugwarelojo Biachi, a Lagos based Dance Artist, Choreographer, Fitness instructor, Actor and Costume Designer. We learn about how Gloria's determination fuels her to conti...
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Authentic Expressions of Black Joy with Birungi Kawooya from 2022-03-31T11:00
Visual artist and teacher Birungi Kawooya joins Heather and Kamara for a heartfelt conversation about celebrating Black Womxn within the arts and making space for authentic expressions of joy an...
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Inherited Stories, Past and Present with Charmaine Wilkerson from 2022-02-03T17:57:43
This week we are joined by Caribbean-American author, Charmaine Wilkerson. We speak about her debut novel Black Cake, the stories that we inherit from the past and the present, and how ...
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A Human Approach to International Collaborations with Sam Tebandeke from 2022-01-21T12:00
Filmmaker, Producer and Director Sam Tebandeke join us at the Yams & Yuca Table to discuss the beauty of international collaborations within the African Diaspora. With a human approach we op...
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Finding the Balance with Patience James from 2021-11-26T15:06:27
In this week's episode, we sit down at the table with the first of our 'Rising Star' guests, Patience James (plus a cameo appearance from a special guest in the background)! We talk to the accom...
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Happy Anniversary Yams & Yuca! from 2021-11-11T14:12:40
Today, Heather and Kamara celebrate 1 year of Yams & Yuca highlighting special moments with our guests and answering questions from our listeners. Thank you to all the guests, listeners and ...
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The Movement of Collective Leadership from 2021-09-08T19:43:28
This week we catch up with the talented Sarudazayi Marufu, the Founder & Executive Producer of Film and Theatre Production Company Euras Films LTD. Euras Films is a female-led film & the...
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The Movement of Collective Leadership with Sarudazayi Marufu from 2021-09-08T19:43:28
This week we catch up with the talented Sarudazayi Marufu, the Founder & Executive Producer of Film and Theatre Production Company Euras Films LTD. Euras Films is a female-led film & the...
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Grounding the Creative Cycle with Kor Kase from 2021-08-25T11:00
Welcome to season 2 of Yams & Yuca! We begin by reflecting on our cycles of creativity especially in light of the "new normal". This week Kor Kase of Afro Van Connect shares how he remains p...
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Cultivating Roots Confidence with Nick Makoha from 2021-02-26T09:00
Writer, activist and creative entrepreneur Nick Makoha sits with us at the Yams & Yuca table to share his passion for food and poetry. This week we explore what it takes to cultivate confide...
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Experiencing Full Circle Moments with Heather Benson from 2021-02-17T15:00
Our special guest for this week is co-host, Heather Benson. Heather shares her story of experiencing full circle moments in her life, and how they have contributed to her being able to continue ...
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Building Visible Legacies with Pawlet Brookes from 2021-02-12T09:00
This week we welcome Pawlet Brookes, Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of Serendipity - the diversity-led arts organisation in Leicester. An experienced and highly respected senior manager and ...
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Nurturing the Next Generation with Kamara Gray from 2021-02-03T12:00
We kick off the second half of Season 1 with a feature on our very own Kamara Gray. This week we learn about the nurturing experiences that inspired her to invest in young Black dancers and prov...
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The Importance of Being Seen with Tahlia Gray from 2021-01-02T20:30:31
Welcome to our Bonus Episode! Joining us at the table is Tahlia Gray, who shares her incredible journey that spans across the globe. She discusses why she feels it's so important to be seen, and...
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The Power of Representation with Maxine Beneba Clarke from 2020-12-31T00:29:56
This week, our podcast guest is the wonderful Maxine Beneba Clarke, a widely published Australian writer of Afro-Caribbean descent. The award winning writer joins us at the table, and we talk ab...
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Honouring the Voices of Our Ancestors with Enam Gbewonyo from 2020-12-23T12:00
Textile and performance artist, Enam Gbewonyo, embodies and honours her heritage through her artistry. She along with Heather and Kamara explore what it means to connect with and celebrate our a...
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Thriving Under Pressure with Precious Adams from 2020-12-17T11:31:24
Precious Adams joins us this week at our virtual table. She is one of the few world class black ballerinas in the world, and is currently a professional artist with the English National Ballet. ...
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Finding Your Own Path with Baff Akoto from 2020-12-09T19:08:39
This week, hosts Heather and Kamara chat with international film director, Baff Akoto. Baff speaks about how he carved his own unique path via London, Accra, and beyond. We learn about how his c...
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Living the Vision with David Blake from 2020-12-02T17:59:07
We are excited to share David's incredible story about how he created a vision for his life that enabled him to pursue a longstanding career as an international performing artist, instructor and...
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Giving Back with Passion with Jeroboam Bozeman from 2020-11-25T12:00
Jeroboam Bozeman, the multi-talented dance artist and Principal Dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, joins us at our virtual table. We learn about why giving back is so important ...
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Rooted in Authenticity with Mercy Nabirye from 2020-11-18T14:59:19
This week, co-hosts Heather and Kamara chat with Mercy Nabirye, an accomplished consultant and leader in African Diaspora Arts. We discuss Mercy’s life and career, and learn how authenticity fea...
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Surviving A New Normal with Alesandra Seutin from 2020-11-11T12:00
Heather and Kamara sit down with international performer, choreographer and teacher Alesandra Seutin to discuss surviving through challenging times and how it impacts their careers as creatives....
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Coming Soon: Yams and Yuca from 2020-09-23T11:37:07
Yams & Yuca explores the fabric of Black identities through culture, food, art, life experiences and more; sharing the stories of international creatives. Co-hosts Heather Benson & Kamar...
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