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Broadcasting the Ubuntu message

Ubuntu
I am what I am because of who we all are
ubuntu is a tradition, a look on life, an understanding of oneself and of others
- the human fabric - and faith... ubuntu comes to you in many ways, Word, Sound and Thought...
ubuntu is applied by sharing with others, contributing to society,
giving back what you have received, and more….
ubuntu.fm aims to gather, share, distribute and broadcast the message of ubuntu on all IP's

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expressions, pros and cons
to think about, to share...

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Album review | Meet Me At The Crossroads
Sweet Lu Olutosin released a very entertaining Soul-Jazz album

With a Billboard #1 Traditional Jazz album to his credit and a mission to rejuvenate the souls of audiences everywhere, "Sweet Lu" Olutosin continues to shine the light of his 'spirit music' with his latest release "Meet Me At The Crossroads".
Suthukazi Arosi | Black and White
New Youtube video by Suthukazi Arosi

BLACK AND WHITE is a song about us - human beings with all the hatred that has turned against all humanity for centuries. Civilised as we are but still dwelling on racism.
Amy Winehouse | Love is a losing game
Reflections on a Jazz revelation.

I never latched on to Amy Winehouse when she was still alive. I thought she was hyped too much at the time. Her music was too subtle to reach me thru the noise of the crowd.
Personal Perspectives #3 | Johnny Clegg
A personal perspective on Johnny Clegg, South-African musical icon and anti-apartheid activist.

We had a sit down with Paolo Genovesi, global citizen, self-declared pro-Apartheid supporter, turned pan-Africanist.
Cynthia Basinet | The Journey
exclusive interview with a remarkable woman

Cynthia Basinet is a multi-talented American actress, singer, supermodel, activist and mother from the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles county.
Sly & Robbie meet Dubmatix | Overdubbed
It’s about time for a Grammy…

In Reggae, all roads lead to the “Riddim Twins”, Sly & Robbie. Now, Sly & Robbie meet Dubmatix. The Canadian producer and multi-instrumentalist got his hands on original Sly & Robbie tracks and spent months crafting this new album, "Overdubbed".
REVIEW | Neil Young | 'Cortez the Killer'
Alternate view on a classic track

'Cortez the Killer' is a song by Neil Young from his 1975 album, "Zuma". It was recorded with Young's band Crazy Horse.
Eric Bibb | Global Griot
A message from the global messenger

Master Chef Bibb is serving us so many different dishes and flavours with this release - 24 in total - that there is simply no way of denying or disliking what he has on offer.
UbuntuFM meets Hosny Bronx
Interview with Reggae artist Hosny Bronx (USA)

UbuntuFM community contributor Peter Hesen conducted an interview with Reggae artist Hosny Bronx (USA).

Featured articles

Re-think Global Warming
Are we able to rethink ourselves?

The global warming debate keeps on popping in and out of our news headlines. It involves us all, yet not all of us are involved. Why?
The Fourth Estate
On the role of journalism: facts vs. fake news

The Fourth Estate, mostly referred to as ‘the press’, is the guardian of veritas and has a special obligation as such when compared to ‘bloggers’. Let’s discuss why it matters and why it has this in fact an extremely important role to fulfil.
Mandela | The Legacy
A shrewd politician or a visionary or both?

As with most larger-than-life figures Pres. Nelson Mandela was controversial. We know of his achievements and follies. But what is his legacy? What will he be best remembered for?
Language = Culture
on the significance of language to a culture

Maazi Ogbonnaya is an academic, writer and translator of the Igbo language. His work aims at preserving and reviving the language & culture of one of Africa's largest ethnic groups. UbuntuFM reached out to Mr. Ogbonnaya for this exclusive interview.
Voyage LA Magazine meets UbuntuFM
UbuntuFM's core team interview by VoyageLA Mag

We were privileged and honoured to receive an interview request from Voyage LA Magazine just before the year’s ending. Staff member Kris Williams invited us to share our story with them. Once a link has been established, a bond is made.
Music Videos: Art Form or Insanity?
Art is a depiction of reality. Art is real. Art is NEVER an illusion.

Everyone likes videos - nearly everyone. Heightened anticipation often greets the hint that the much-awaited video of some hip-hop single has dropped. This is the case with me.
The Race To The Bottom
What forces drive the race?

The race to the bottom in terms of economics is one for attaining the lowest cost, whilst retaining or increasing the highest margin of profit. Who is profiting from this race and at whose expense? Is it sustainable? What forces drive the race?

Ubuntu is an African concept of
'humanity towards others'
It is the universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity

Ubuntu Community
Central to the way the Ubuntu community collaborates
members of the Ubuntu community work together effectively,
This code of conduct lays down the ground rules for our cooperation. The Ubuntu code of conduct is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.You may re-use it for your own project,
and modify it as you wish just please allow others to use your modifications and give credit to the Ubuntu Project!

Ubuntu FM 91.9
@FMUbuntu South America UBUNTU Programa emitido por Radio El Fortin 91.9 Sábados de 12:00 a 14:00 hs Conducción: Dr. Juan Carlos Valor. Programa de interés general y cultural.
Mavuthela Music Rendezvous
Original African radio show Radio Host and co-founder of UbuntuFM Radio Africa, King Vusi Mavuthela brings you music from the African continent and beyond!
Rootikal Radio
Finest Roots Reggae, Dub, Stepper & Bass Culture Syndicated radio show | SAT+SUN | 9~11 PM | channel(s): REGGAE
UbuntuFM Radio Partners
S.A.U.F.
The South African Ubuntu Foundation SAUFT’s Enlightening Vision
Bassment Sessions
An international musical perspective of groove Syndicated radio show | DAILY | 7-8 PM | channel(s): HIPHOP, REGGAE
The LoveCast
'schizophonic' and outernational radio Syndicated radio show | SAT+SUN | 3-6 PM | channel(s): WORLD
The African Exponent
The African Exponent premier online outlet for reliable African news. The African Exponent is the best online outlet for reliable African news and in depth analysis of developments in business, finance, markets, politics, culture, science and technology. Africa is growing fast and is experiencing unprecedented rates of change.