A special blend of Roots Reggae and Dancehall. The ultimate in reggae revival.
Presented by Sista Levi.
Maria Stratford aka Sista Levi started at 3CR Community Radio in 2002 during her undergraduate degree where her technical major was Radio Production.
Sista Levi lived in Jamaica as a young woman and has kept a relationship with the country since the 1970s. Since 2010 Sista Levi has travelled to Jamaica nearly every year and has interviewed many artists there including Capleton, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Big Youth, The Heptones, Gyptian, Mighty Diamonds, Busy Signal, Cocoa Tea, Johnny Clarke and many many others.
Sista Levi plays a selection of contemporary and classic hits from Lovers Rock, Dub, Dancehall and Roots Reggae.
Don’t miss the mighty Sporting Record Garage Sale on Saturday 14 November 9am-3pm. The Sporting Record is joining the Garage Sale Trail and taking over the 3CR car park for a day of great finds and good vibes to raise funds for 3CR. You’ll find plants, records, cassettes, 3CR merch, and plenty more treasures on offer. Come down, have a browse, and support 3CR.
Are you keen to improve your podcast skills, or have an idea and need help to establish your podcast? Next month we’ll be running our final podcast course for the year on Sunday 11 October, and Sunday 18 October at our studios in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Registrations are now open, but places are limited. 3CR has decades of podcast experience - and we're keen to share! The 2-day (10-hour) course is a great way to learn, to meet fellow podcasters and get the support you need to create great podcasts. Get more information online here. Pictured, nici stott, podcast trainer.
Get along to The Boite’s annual fundraiser for 3CR THIS Sunday 2 August, featuring community choirs who generously donate their songs in a fabulous concert at Church of All Nations, Carlton. Join an enthusiastic audience as part of the ongoing celebrations of the station’s 50th year! Featuring Gorani, men’s vocal ensemble, Sonidos del Alma, sounds of the soul, directed by Colombian singer, composer and artist, Iaki Vallejo, Mixed Drinks directed by Therese Virtue, and Footscray Hotel Choir, directed by Lloyd O’Hanlon. Grab your tickets now and we’ll see you there! And be sure to tune into The Boite’s weekly program Music Sans Frontieres.
