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This week on Beats & Eats, host Necole shares an interview she did with KIVA MH, a Hip hop artist, Rhyme-smith, Producer, Actor, Traditional dancer and Land Protector.
Here's how you can connect with KIVA MH
Instagram - @kiva.mh
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/kiva-morgan-hall
2 Rivers Remix Festival - https://2riversremix.ca/
The Melawmen Collective Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melawmencollective/
Upcoming Event this Saturday
The 5th annual Black Block Party is happening this Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. This free, family-friendly event hosted by the Black Block Association celebrates Black culture, music, art, food, and local community businesses.
RSVP on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-block-party-tickets-1991157324157
Track list:
- KIVA MH "Just Want You" - Just Want You
- Earthchild featuring Kiva Mh) "Wait" - Wait
- KIVA MH "Butterflies" - Butterflies
- SHUB (feat. Kiva Mh & Geo AKA the Voice) "Heritage" - Heritage
- Zapp & Roger "Computer Love" - The New Zapp IV U
- Vince Staples "The Running Man" - Cry Baby
- Skystar "0 to 100" - Sky's The Limit
- Barbara Tucker "Beautiful People (Underground Network Remix)" - Beautiful People (Underground Network Remix)
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Today on Beats & Eats, host Necole talks about 3 foodie events happening in the Lower Mainland this August.
Barbecue Fundraiser raising funds for PACE Society
Date: Sunday August 16
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Location: The Birdhouse - 44 W 4th Ave in Vancouver (W 4th Ave and Manitoba St)
Eventbrite Link to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pace-society-bbq-fundraiser-tickets-19943962...
There will be meat and vegan options on the BBQ, games galore, merch sales, and a 50/50 draw, and a a sexy hot dog eating contest. If you are interested in competing, please email nathenriksson@gmail.com by August 16 @ 12pm with the subject line "hot dog!"
INTERVIEWS
Brewery & The Beast - The first interview on today's show is with Scott Gurney from the Brewery & the Beast Festival happening in Vancouver on August 30th at Concord Pacific Place at 811 Carral street in Vancouver.
Here's how to connect online:
Website: https://www.breweryandthebeast.com/vancouver
Instagram: @brewerythebeast
BC Dumpling Festival: The second interview on today's show is with Gina Chong, Executive Director of the Asian Arts and Culture Society. We talk about the BC Dumpling Festival happening this Saturday August 15th from 11am to 8pm at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam
Here's how to connect online:
Website: https://www.bcdumplingfest.ca/
Instagram: @bcdumplingfest
Tracklist:
- Baauer "Way You Do It" - U
- Soho, Pal Joey "Hot Music" - Pal Joey presents Hot Music
- A Tribe Called Red "Eanon" - We Are the Halluci Nation
- SHUB "Legacy (feat. DJ Paul & Nova Rx)" - Heritage
- Vince Staples "Cotton" - Cry Baby
- BRAINiac "Turning" - Admist Everything
- Adewolf "Doyin" - Lostalgia
- Skystar "Karma" - Sky's The Limit (EP)
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This week host Necole celebrates Jamaica Independence Day with a reggae set by Jamaican artists and an interview with Tea Fannie, a hip hop artist based out of Calgary who has Jamaican heritage from her Mother and Dominican heritage from her Father
Here's how you can connect with Tea Fannie:
Website: https://teafanniemusic.com/
Bandcamp: https://teafannie.bandcamp.com/album/its-all-love
Instagram: @iamteafannie
Tik Tok: @teafannie
And if you are at SFU Burnaby campus on Thursday August 7th, there is a community corn roast. Join the SFU Food team from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Dining Commons South Patio for free farm-fresh corn that will be grilled and buttered to perfection! Come early while supplies last!
https://events.sfu.ca/event/49565-community-corn-roast
Tracklist:
- Tony Rebel "Sweet Jamaica" - Vibes of the Time
- JC Lodge "Someone Loves You Honey" - Someone Loves You Honey
- Beres Hammond "Come Down Father" - Come Down Father
- Jaz Elise "Fresh & Clean" - The Golden Hour
- Tea Fannie featuring Catfish The Wizard & Rebecca Janz "Intro 2" - It's All Love
- Tea Fannie featuring Lowkita, The Della Kit & Rebecca Janz "Innit" - It's All Love
- Junior Delegado "Rebel Music" - Stranger
- Junior Delegado "Nine Fence" - Stranger
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This week, host Necole chats with Masani Montague, Festival Director of Rastafest. This year Rastafest is happening on August 15 & 16 in Toronto from 6pm to 11pm (both days) at the Green P Parking lot at 1609 Eglinton Ave West in Little Jamaica. And on Friday August 14, the Symposium goes from 1pm - 5pm at Studio M
Check out these links for more details:
RASTAFEST
Website - https://rastafest.tv/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rastafest.canada/
CANADIAN REGGAE MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Website - https://www.canadianmusicassociation.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/canadianreggaeassn
STUDIO M
Website - https://www.studiomradio.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studiom.1672/?hl=en
Later in the show, host Necole shared some events happening this weekend for Vancouver Pride 2026
On Pride Friday, the Queer as Funk band will be performing at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. Joining them on stage is Dawn Pemberton, Susana Williams and DJ Slade. Doors open at 7pm and the band starts at 8:30pm.
Ticket Link - https://www.ticketmaster.ca/vancouver-pride-with-queer-as-funk-vancouver...
Flow Skate & Friends is a Vancouver Pride Happy Hour Pop Up happening right after the Vancouver Dyke March from 5-6pm at Britannia Courts (1490 Venables). To get more information about this event and future Flow Skate events, connect with Zia Stobie on instagram at @ziastolbie
Tracklist:
- Tristan Palma "Innocent Man" - Joker Smoker
- Vania Colours "Life is a Struggle" - Life is a Struggle
- KIVA MH "Just Want You" - Just Want You
- Lord Sko & Station Selektah "Wish Upon a Star" - Elevator Music
- LB aka LABAT featuring Sam Algred "Rainy Days" - Feel So Good Around You
- Baauer "Better" - U
- Bronson (featuring Gallant) "Know Me" - Bronson
- K-Riz featuring Bubby Lewis and Janelle Martins "The View" - Peace & Love
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This week host Necole spends the hour with DJ Denise, a groundbreaking Vancouver DJ, producer, and radio host, known for breaking boundaries for female DJ’s around the world.
Here's how you can connect!
Instagram - @djdenise35
- @queerfmvan
- @urpradio
Website - djdenise.carrd.co
Tracklist:
- Aiza "Sovereignty" - Sovereignty
- Haviah Mighty "Oh My" - 13th Floor
- Yuno "Amber" - Moodie
- Jules "Miami Breaks" - Delta Ajax
- i.ronzu "Cloud Guy" - TC007
- Virgin Prunes "Eat the Beat" - Deejays Dream
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This week, host Necole shares a couple of interviews while playing dope tracks throughout the show.
First Necole chats with Kagan Goh about the Mad Pride Festival that's currently happening. Tonight is "Art Talks in Plain English". Community artist Sandra Yuen talks about her artistic practice from 5:30-7pm at the Gathering Place Community Centre, located at 609 Helmcken Street in Vancouver.
Check out the Connection Salon website for more info. Mad Pride Festival is on until July 25 : https://connectionsalon.ca
Later in the show, host Necole talks with Aaron Rosenberg about a community building project in Squamish called "Orcar". Demo day is on July 18 at the Create Makerspace in Squamish from 8pm -10pm and it's FREE! The Orcar will be at the Squamish Arts Festival on Aug 8, 2026, and on August 30-Sept 7 2027, the Orcar will be at Burning Man in Black Rock City Nevada
To stay up to date or invite the Orcar to your festival visit https://orcar.art/
Tracklist:
- Oliver Knight "It's Alright feat Megatronic" - Between the Lines
- DJ Unknown "Five Dollar Bill feat Unknown Misery" - Gaiden
- Samm Henshaw "Sun and Moon" - It Could Be Worse
- Oliver Night "Vibez (feat. Kaya Fyah)" - Between the lines
- Begonia "Marigold (SUN SUN Remix)" - Marigold
- Dope Gng "Ring Ring" - No Reason Not to Be
- Nas & Damian Marley "Nah Mean" - Distant Relatives
- K-Riz, Bubby Lewis, Janelle Martens "The View" - Peace & Love
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At the top of the show, host Necole shares some food events/ services available at the SFU Burnaby campus
* SFSS Undergrad Free Meals Program offers free lunch this summer at SFU Burnaby campus alternating from tasty grilled sandwiches to loaded hotdogs in chicken, beef, pork and veggie. Check out this link for dates and more info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZxu52XupOa/
* Food Rescue is Back at SFU Burnaby campus (Blusson Hall) Thursdays from 1:30pm to 2:45pm now until August 6th - https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2-upFAV2W/
*SFSS food Pantry is open year round (with the exception of official university holidays). If you are in urgent or extreme need of assistance, please contact msc.clubs2@sfss.ca and include a list of items that you need and the Coordinator will do their best to accommodate your request based on available inventory
*A Community Kitchen called Let’s Talk Black Food Sovereignty is happening on Thursday July 30th from 5:30pm - 9:30pm at the SUB Community Kitchen at SFU Burnaby campus in room 2125. This community kitchen honours American Juneteenth and Canadian Emancipation Day. Click on the link for more info: https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/community-kitchen-black-food-...
INTERVIEWS this week
* Sierra McTavish, Eastside Arts Society Programs and Development Manager stops by to chat about the 6th Annual Eastside Arts Festival happening on July 17-26, 2026
Here's how to connect and get more information:
Festival Website: https://eastsideartsfest.ca/
Eastside Arts District: https://eastsideartsdistrict.ca/
Instagram: @eastsideartsfest_van
Later in the show, we hear an interview with Calgary-based hip-hop and R&B artist Bkay Won
Website: https://bkaywon.com/
Instagram: @bkay_won
Tik Tok: @bkay_won
Tracklist:
- Oliver Knight feat Kaya Fyah "Friends" - Between the Lines
- Omega Mighty "Mankind" - Notorious & Noble
- Bkay Won "Covet Mix" - Covet Mix
- Bkay Won "Basement" - Basement
- Kinde feat. Bkay Won "WTF (What You Take Me For)" - WTF (What You Take Me For)
- Omar "I've Been Wondering" - Brighter the Days
- Dena "If It's Written" - Imaginary Friends
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Today's episode of Beats & Eats was jam-packed with in-studio interviews, music and event listings.
To kick off the show, host Necole shared news about the FREE event happening on Saturday July 11 & 18 from 1 to 3pm at the Fare Farms Initiative Garden
Located at Museum of Vancouver / 1100 Chestnut Street
Join Afro Van Connect Society's Fare Farms Initiative for their Mid-Summer Harvest Event. It’s a free community gathering where people of all ages are invited to experience the joy of harvesting fresh food while celebrating community, culture, and sustainability.
Here's the link for more details: https://www.afrovanconnect.ca/events/fare-farms-mid-summer-harvest
Country/Folk singer & songwriter Rebekah Hawker stops by for a fun conversation about her journey with music and show at The Heatley (696 E Hastings St, Vancouver) tonight Thursday July 2nd at 8pm
Here's how you can connect with Rebekah Hawker and sign up for her newsletter
WEBSITE: https://www.rebekahhawker.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rebekahhawker
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rebekahhawker
The Heatley 696 E Hastings St,- https://heatley.ca/
To end the show Alex Cadillac, Board Member of Tri-Cities Pride Society stops to chat about Coquitlam Pride Festival happening on Saturday July 4 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre and Town Centre Park Community Centre for a day of family-friendly events, workshops, entertainment, and food from 12 – 5 p.m.
For updates, visit tricitiespride.ca/festival
Tracklist:
- Rebekah Hawker "Taking a Look In" - Taking a Look In
- Rebekah Hawker "Don't Be A Sranger" - Careful Women
- Rebekah Hawker "Kempenfelt Bay" - Careful Women
- Rebekah Hawker "Round of Fools" - Careful Women
- Rebekah Hawker "Catch You" - Careful Women
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This week host Necole shares an interview that she recorded with Lincoln, founder of Fade to Black Entertainment Society and Artistic Director of Black Music Month Vancouver 2026.
Black Music Month Vancouver 2026
Friday June 26 tickets - https://bmmv26.eventive.org/schedule/69eabe4d2e1b022fc7fa9a76
Saturday June 27 tickets - https://bmmv26.eventive.org/schedule/69fe2636abb28bf225274f32
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fadetoblackentertainment/
If you send an email to fadetoblackproduction@gmail.com and say that you heard about Black Music Month Vancouver 2026, on Beats & Eats with your host Necole, you can $10 off your ticket
Later in the show, Necole plays some tracks from artists that she saw at Sled Island Music & Arts Festival in Calgary and dope beats she stumbled on in the CJSF digital library.
Tracklist:
- Calvin Fallo "Everybody Wanna Be in Love" - Everybody Wanna Be In Love
- Sargeant & Comrade "Straight to the Moon (MoGravy Mix featuring Flytrap)" - Lo Fi Future
- Kinde "Patient" - Letters in Love
- Junia-T "Ooowee (featuring Elijah Dax)" - Studio Monk
- Tea Fannie (featuring Junia-T and Only1KNG) "BBBO" - It's All Love
- Bkay Won "Drink to This" - Blue Dreams
- Ario Parks "2SIDED" - Ambiguous Desire
- Holly Cook "Night Dub" - Shy Girl in Dub!
- Sam Henshaw "Hair Down" - It Could Be Worse
- Virgin Prudes "Eat the Beat" - Deejay Dreams
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The SFU Student Services is celebrating Juneteenth and on Thursday June 18th, there is a Community Kitchen happening where you’ll explore, taste and celebrate rich flavours and stories that define African and Caribbean cuisine.
There will be delicious food, (featuring fresh produce from Embark Learning Gardens) and you’ll learn the history and traditions that shape the incredible culinary heritage of African American cuisine.
Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: SUB Community Kitchen (SUB 2125)
RSVP link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/PMJV5G9
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday, June 19 at Moody Park.
This is a free, all-ages celebration featuring live music and cultural performances, storytelling, physical activities, arts and crafts, Indigenous vendors, and delicious food from local food trucks.
Special performance by Juno Award-winning artist Fawn Wood at 12:05 pm, along with teachings and performances from Indigenous artists, dancers, drummers, and knowledge keepers throughout the day.
Friday, June 19
Opening remarks and protocol: 9:30 am
Main event begins: 10:00 am
$ Free admission
Learn more: newwestcity.ca/nipd
Host Necole is heading off to the Sled Island Music & Arts Festival in Calgary for the weekend to check out some artists.
Her first set showcases music from artists that she'll be checking out:
Ice tha One
Dijab SB
Halfcut & Cole The God
Morgan Greenwood
Tea Fannie (and more!)
Later in the show, Necole plays some music that she recently descovered on the CJSF digital music library
Tracklist:
- Ice tha One "Halfway" - MONSTAR (Deluxe)
- Dijab SB "Uh huh" - Uh huh
- Halfcut & Cole The God "Thunder Rumble" - The Relentless Two
- Morgan Greenwood "Good" - Winter
- Tea Fannie (feat Ice tha One) "Flights" - It's All Love
- Dubmatix feat Duane Stephenson "Reign Over Me" - ReWired
- Dubmatix feat Lasai "Love" - ReWired
- Dubmatix "Wake Up Riddim" - The Dub Sessions, Vol. 1
- Dubmatix "Twist & Ska" - The Ska Sessions Volume One
- Dubmatix "Sratch’s Dub" - The Dub Sessions, Vol. 1
- Lank "Dusk" - Spirits Pt 1
- Lank "Rebound" - Spirits Pt 1
- Witches "Words are Spells" - Words Are Spells, Thoughts Are Magic
- Eat the Beat "Virgin Prunes" - Deejays Dream
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This week, host Necole shares an interview that she did with Calgary artist, BITWASHERE and plays a bunch of tracks off their album "Somewhere the Stars Align"
Here's how you can connect with BITWASHERE:
Bandcamp - https://bitwashere.bandcamp.com/album/somewhere-the-stars-align
Instagram - https://instagram.com/bitwashere
Later in the show Necole gives a shoutout to PIVA Modern Italian Restaurant for a delicious birthday meal. Their Wild Mushroom pizza is highly recommended.
https://pivarestaurant.ca/#menus
Instagram - https://instagram.com/bitwashere
https://pivarestaurant.ca/#menus
Tracklist:
- BITWASHERE "!I'm Sorry Woman!" - Somewhere the Stars Align
- BITWASHERE "Someday It Will Work Out With Adoption" - Somewhere the Stars Align
- BITWASHERE "Addiction Returns, Zyn Monster Machine Cruncher" - Somewhere the Stars Align
- BITWASHERE "I Forgot:(" - Somewhere the Stars Align
- BITWASHERE "Effects of Drugs & Memory Loss That Comes Along With It" - Somewhere the Stars Align
- Bad Colours "Heartache + U" - Always With You
- Bad Colours "You Don't Know" - Always With You
- Bad Colours "Always With You" - Always With You
- Bad Colours "Flow" - Always With You
- Bad Colours "Come Closer" - Always With You
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On today's show, host Necole shares a chat she had with Simon Order aka Liminal Drifter to chat about his latests album "Cowboy Pilgrim".
Here's how to connect:
Bandcamp - https://liminaldrifter.bandcamp.com/album/cowboy-pilgrim
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kjdjH7e06krhhYTT6W4S_y-mhW...
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/LiminalDrifter/membership
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liminaldrifter1/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/liminaldrifter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_con...
And to close out the show, Jake Gradowski host of The Arts Show on CJSF 90.1FM (Thursdays at 5pm) stops by to for some food talk.
Tracklist:
- Liminal Drifter "Roll the Dice" - Cowboy Pilgrim
- Liminal Drifter "Cowboy Pilgrim" - Cowboy Pilgrim
- Liminal Drifter "Aquatic Whisper" - Cowboy Pilgrim
- Virgin Prunes "Eat the Beat" - Deejays Dream
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This week host Necole shares some audio of a soca set that she heard when hanging out at Moody Park on Sunday May 24th. The St. Vincent & the Grenadines community was hosting a Lime & BBQ and it was a vibe.
Later in the show, SFU student journalist Kenya Chuyko stopped by to chat about the delicious food she enjoyed on her trip to Spain.
If you are in the Lower Mainland and want to check out a restaurant specializing in Spanish cuisine, I highly recommend checking out Bodega on Main for authentic Spanish tapas dishes - https://www.bodegaonmain.ca
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This week it's all about jerk chicken and dope beats ending with Necole's latest fave track "Step Lightly" by Shabaka
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This week host Necole puts her personal playlist on shuffle and plays a selection of her favourite tunes.
Tracklist:
- Destra "I Dare You" - Soca or Die
- Beres Hammond "She Loves Me Now" - She Loves Me Now
- TOK "Guardian Angel" - Riddim Driven: Guardian Angel
- Egypt "In the Morning (Let Your Love Come In)" - In the Morning (Let Your Love Come In)
- Firewall DML "Yawa" - Adedamola
- Kes "Radar" - 4th Quarter Riddim - EP
- U-Roy featuring Ziggy Marley "Trenchtown Rock" - Solid Gold U-Roy
- Nadia Batson "Rollin" - Coconut Girl
- Bob Marley & The Wailers "One Drop" - Survival
- Don Carlos "Mr. Sun" - Mr. Sun
- Miguel Maestre "Distance" - Distance
- Maya Randle "Notice" - Notice
- DJ Lux and DJ Guti BPM "A Collision of 2 Worlds 2.0" - The Pride
- Citizen Sthee, King Deetoy "All You Need (Groove Mix)" - Undistructed
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It's Listener Appreciation Week!
Host Necole kicks off the show with a shoutout to a listener who sent a lovely message text to 778-782-2573. If you’re listening and want to send a text for a shoutout during the show…send it to 778-782-2573!
Today's music set is all about the song Baltimore. She heard Nina Simone's version at an Audio 101 workshop she went to last Sunday at Space Lab, 638 East Hastings Street - https://ilovespacelab.com which inspired her first set with versions from Nina Simone and The Tamlins
The next Space Lab "Audio 101 workshop for Women is on Sunday May 10th from 5pm - 6pm. Here's the link to register - https://spacelab.tickit.ca
This week Necole has a few guests join her live in-studio First Necole chats with Stacey Duffy, Lead of Brand Engagement at All Nations to discuss her journey in the cannabis space and how to connect a brand with consumers (19+) in a highly regulated industry.
Connect with Stacey on instagram @staceduffy
Cast members of The Vagina Monologues also stopped by to chat! Briken Productions presents a return of "The Vagina Monologues" at the Waterfront Theatre, (1412 Cartwright Street) on Granville Island, Vancouver, on May 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM. This live theatre performance features stories in both English and Spanish, giving you an impactful and emotional experience.
Tickets are still available for purchase! Here's the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-vagina-monologues-live-theatre-performan...
Tracklist:
- Randy Newman "Baltimore" - Little Criminals
- Nina Simone "Baltimore" - Baltimore
- The Tamlins "Baltimore" - Sly & Robbie Taxi Collectors Series
- Lee Ritenour "Baltimore" - This is Love
- Jazmine Sullivan "Baltimore" - Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone
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This week host Necole plays a bunch of songs that she discovered in the CJSF digital library this week.
For food talk, Necole shares the ingredients for a delicious summer salad that her daughter-in-law made. Check out beatsandeatsbc on instagram for the photo.
Did you know that you could send Necole a text when she's on air? Here’s the number 778-782-2573
Tracklist:
- BITWASHERE "!I’m sorry Women!" - Somewhere the Star Aligns
- I. Jordan "East Coast Line" - Free Falling
- Ghostface Killah "Rap Kingpin (Clean)" - Supreme Clientele 2 (CLEAN)
- Ana Tijoux "Apagon" - 97
- De La Soul "Sunny Storms (Clean)" - Cabin In The Sky [CLEAN]
- Mob Deep "Taj Mahal (Clean)" - Infinite (CLEAN)
- Hector Plimmer "Fight or Flight Featuring Alexa Harley" - Infinity Mirrors
- Madison McFerrin "Fighting for our love" - Scorpio
- Salute "Heaven in your arms featuring Jessie Ware" - TRUE MAGIC, DELUXE
- Paolo Baldini "I & I Dub" - Mañana Dub
- Goldkimono "Wynona" - This One’s On The House
- Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon "So You Really Don’t Miss Me (Featuring Wild Recluse)" - As Of Now
- Arc De Soleil "Midnight in Saqqara" - Lumin Rain
- Virgin Prunes "eat the beat" - Deejays Dream
Necole Hines | Founder
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Today on Beats & Eats, Necole shares a few interviews she recorded recently and she shares some dope tracks.
Joshua Beamish chats about his company Ballet Vancouver and about “After the Rain & Other Works" taking place at Vancouver Playhouse from April 23 - 25
Head to www.balletvancouver.com for Tickets & Info
Francis Arevalo chats about his upcoming album release this summer and journey as an emcee and story teller. He also talks about food and shares his favourite meal at Pho Goodness on Main Street - https://www.phogoodness.com/
He recommends that you order the #25 with lemon grass chicken and to add pho satay on top
Then our resident CJSF journalist, Danny Nesvaderani stops by to chat about a stuffed fish recipe that he made recently. For full recipe, send your request to beatsandeatsbc@gmail.com
Tracklist
- Phylipe Nunes Araujo "Ziz" - Phylipe Nunes Araujo
- Ikonika "Your Vibe" - SAD
- Mad "Song for You" - Mydnight
- Francis Arevalo "Waterboy" - Francis Arevalo
- Francis Arevalo "Gardens" - Francis Arevalo
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This week host Necole shares two interviews that she recorded recently.
First you'll hear her conversation with Amanda Goodman Lee co-founder of Honey Bee Zen & Swan Valley Honey.
Here's how you can connect with Amanda!
@honeybeezen on Instagram
In the second half of the show, Necole chats with poet Marlo Browne. Here's how you can connect!
On instagram - @theyoungandgifted24
Email at marlobrowne.22@gmail.com
Link to one of his fave restaurants in Langley -
Ban Chok Dee - https://banchokdee.com/
Tracklist
- Beres Hammond "Groovy Little Thing" - Groovy Little Thing
- Beres Hammond "They Gonna Talk" - They Gonna Talk
- Tony Curtis "Jah I Thank You" - Jah I Thank You
- Half Pint "Just Be Good to Me" - Just Be Good to Me
- Frankie Paul "Pass The Tu-Sheng Peng" - Pass The Tu-Sheng Peng
- Morgan Heritage "Down by the River" - Down by the River
- Freddie Mcgregor "I See It In You" - I See It In You
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This week, host Necole is joined by Kristin Zerbin, founder of Hoochy Booch Kombucha for a Kombucha taste testing and chat about her brand.
You can connect with Hoochy Booch Kombucha on Instagram - @hoochybooch or visit their website at hoochybooch.com
Later in the show, Necole shares an interview that she recorded recently with the lead vocalist Sanjay Seran from local band called Dehli to Dublin. Delhi 2 Dublin will be performing at Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre on Saturday March 28th. The address is 13750 88 Ave in Surrey, BC and the show starts at 7pm.
Here's a link to get tickets:
https://purchase.surrey.ca/ChooseSeats/2666
And here's how you can stay in touch with Dehli 2 Dublin:
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- Jahmali "Made For a Woman" - Pleasant Place
- Dehli 2 Dublin "California" - We're All Desi
- Dehli 2 Dublin "Smooth Operator" - Smooth Operator
- Dehli 2 Dublin "TombiWow" - We're All Desi
- Junior Delgado "Ready When You Are" - Stranger
- Election "The Freedom Singers" - Boss Reggae Sounds/Reggae Popcorn
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This week host Necole shares an easy (and customizable) smoothie recipe to brighten the gray and rainy days we've been having.
Later in the show Sargeant X Comrade stop by to chat about their show in Vancouver tonight (March 19th) at Guilt & Co (1 Alexander Street, underground). The show starts at 7:00pm.
We also chatted about their latest album Power Volume 1
Connect with Sargeant X Comrade by visiting their website at sargeantxcomrade.com
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- Sargeant X Comrade "Straight To the Moon (Mo Gravy Mix) (Feat. FLYTRAP)" - Lo Fi Future
- Sargeant X Comrade "Escape the Matrix (Part 1 - featuring Prevail)" - Lo Fi Future
- Sargeant X Comrade "Love Someone" - Lo Fi Future
- Sargeant X Comrade "Power" - Power Volume 1
- Sargeant X Comrade "Kick it With You (Papers)" - Power Volume 1
- Sargeant X Comrade "Distant Lands" - Power Volume 1
- Sargeant X Comrade "Lo Fi Future" - Lo Fi Future
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This week, host Necole shares a recipe for Jerk Cauliflower bites and a contest to win two free tickets to the Vagina Monologues Vancouver show on March 24th at Waterfront Theatre at 5pm
Here’s how you can enter…
1. Follow @ brikenproductions on Instagram
2. Send them a dm that you heard them on CJSF 90.1FM
3. Share their latest post
The contest ends tomorrow Friday March 13th at 4pm PST and winners will be announced later that evening
Again the show is on Tuesday March 24th 5pm at Waterfront Theatre. Tickets are $75 and you can buy tickets on Eventbrite. (See link below as well).
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-vagina-monologues-live-theatre-performan...
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- Creation Rebel "Crown Hill Road" - Hostile Environment
- Hollie Cook "Full Moon Baby" - Happy Hour
- Bukola "Antisocial Butterfly" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
- Bukola "Taste of Freedom" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
- Bukola "I'm Not From California" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
- Bukola "I Know I'm a Hopeless Romantic" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
- Bukola "Could've Been a Doctor" - The Confessions of an Antisocial
- Keturah "Mvula" - Keturah
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This week host Necole plays dope tracks from Female artists in celebration of International Women's Day.
Necole also shares the details about a festival perfect for folks who love food. The Bite of Burnaby Food Festival is an annual dining festival that started on March 1st and runs for the full month ending on March 31st. During this month, participating restaurants open their doors to patrons, offering a unique opportunity to try delicious dishes. Head over to biteofburnaby.ca for more info.
Today's recipe is Fried Plantain flatbread with blueberries and honey. Check out @beatsandeatsbc on instagram for photos of this recipe.
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- Begonia "Kingsford Avenue" - Fantasy Life
- Kinde "Hanging On" - Letters in Love
- Rebecca Vasmant "Sun Song" - Who We Are, Becoming
- Sudan Archives "My Type (Clean)" - The BPM
- Dena "Imaginary Friends" - If It's Written
- Rochelle Jordan "Already (Clean)" - Play With The Changes (clean)
- Park Hye Jin "Like This" - How Can I
- Sudan Archives "YEA YEA YEA (Clean)" - The BPM
- Rebecca Vasmant "Goodness Does Shine Through" - Who We Are, Becoming
- Park Hye Jin "How Come" - How Can I
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Today Host Necole Hines chatted about her time at the Canadian Health Food Association Natural Organic Wellness Trade show (otherwise known as CHFA NOW - Vancouver) this past weekend. She played some dope beats and later in the show, she shares an interview with Phil Vassel, Executive Director of Canada Black Music Archives.
Necole also mentioned some Black History Month events that have some tickets still available.
- SFU SOCA is throwing a Gala Night to Celebrate Black Unity & Excellence at the Student Union Building Ballroom at SFU Burnaby Campus. Friday February 27 , 5pm - 10pm
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gala-night-celebrating-black-unity-and-excel...
- Black History Month Meditation & Reflection Gathering. This event is powered by Bex Wellness in collaboration and support with Afro Van Connect, Black Space Media Inc and Shambhala Vancouver. Friday February 27 , 6:30pm - 8:30pm
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-meditation-reflection-ga...
You'll also hear her review of Groovy White Cheddar Chickpea puffs by HIPPEAS and a non-alcoholic Apple-Pear (non-cider) by Lonetree
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Yaw Faso "Memories (Machinedrum Remix)" - MASKYA EP
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G&D "Peace Peace" - Black Love & War
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Waahli "Men Sou Yo" - Black Soap
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Ndidi Cascade "Jah Souljah" - Front & Center Vol. 1
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Waahli "Bliye Sa" - Soap Opera
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Keturah "Kwanumkwanu" - Malawi
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This week host Necole gives us a recap of her time at the Black Brilliance in BC event back on February 6th at Surrey City Hall. She shares the recipe for a Mango Coconut Water Spritzer and SFU student journalist stops by to tell us about the restaurant Green Leaf Sushi (Lougheed Plaza, 9604 Cameron St, Burnaby)
Then Necole shares a bunch of FREE events happening at SFU and in the community:
1, Sunday February 22nd, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, it’s the Black Artistry Night - Ban Celebrating African dance in Vancouver.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-artistry-night-ban-tickets-1981905211840
2. Thursday February 26th, Black Entrepreneurs will appreciate an event called “Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship happening at BDC Square in Vancouver from 4:30pm - 7:30pm.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-black-history-month-through-bla...
3. Friday February 27th from 5-10pm, Canada Black Music Archives expands its national presence with its first official Black History Month Showcase at the Museum of Vancouver.
Join the WAITLIST - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-showcase-tickets-1980396...
4. Black History Month Meditation & Reflection Gathering at Shambhala Vancouver on Friday February 27th at 6:30pm.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-meditation-reflection-ga...
5. The SFU Student Learning Commons is hosting a Soup Circle on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Burnaby campus (Bennett Library, Rm 3020).
https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/branches-depts/slc/learning/study-groups/39569
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- Mivule ""Live Performance"" - "Live Performance"
- Danny Brown "Copycats (feat. underscores)" - Stardust
- Danny Brown "Book of Daniel (feat. Quadeca)" - Stardust
- Danny Brown "Lift You Up" - Stardust
- Omar "I've Been Waiting" - Brighter The Days
- Omar "Brighter The Days" - Brighter The Days
- Jayda G "Listen Closely" - Sixth Spirit of the Bay
- Jayda G "Fathom Five" - Sixth Spirit of the Bay
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