Podcasts
The EA Jamaica Aid Podcast shares conversations, interviews and community stories connected to disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in Jamaica. Through discussions with organisers, artists, volunteers and partners, the podcast explores ethical, community-led approaches to humanitarian aid from across East Anglia and the UK.
Latest & Featured Episodes
Radio Norfolk Interview — Community-Led Jamaica Relief
Duration: 7 minutes
In this BBC Radio Norfolk interview, Finbarr Carter (Rebel Lion Sound System) and Turiya Lemard (UEA Student Union Undergraduate Education Officer) discuss community-led disaster relief efforts in Jamaica, following Hurricane Melissa, and the role of grassroots fundraising across East Anglia.
Future Radio Interview — Norwich Today Programme
Duration: 9 minutes
Finbarr Carter joins Future Radio’s Norwich Today programme to talk about Norwich Jamaica Aid’s fundraising work, sound system culture, and how local communities are supporting long-term recovery efforts in Jamaica.
Cambridge Vinyl Fundraiser — Community Sound System Session
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes
This episode captures a live vinyl session recorded at the Guildhall in Cambridge, hosted by Apex HiFi in collaboration with Rebirth Radio. The fundraiser brought the Cambridge reggae community together to raise vital funds for hurricane relief in Jamaica.
With support from Orlenes Kitchen, Cambridge City Council, Cambridge United FC and local volunteers, the session raised £1,044.30, contributing directly to community-led recovery efforts in Westmoreland parish — including plans to support solar power installations for local households.
Episodes of the EA Jamaica Aid Podcast cover a range of topics, including community fundraising, disaster response, ethical international aid, sound system culture, and the role of grassroots organisations supporting Jamaica from the UK.
What We Talk About
Why Podcasting Matters
Podcasting allows East Anglia Jamaica Aid to share stories and perspectives that don’t always fit into short updates or social posts. By creating space for longer conversations, the podcast helps build transparency, trust and understanding around community-led disaster relief work.
Join Us
East Anglia Jamaica Aid is powered by volunteers, community support, and shared values.
Whether you’re listening to our podcast, attending an event, making a donation, or helping spread the word, you’re part of a UK charity supporting disaster relief and long-term recovery in Jamaica.
Together, we can turn community solidarity into lasting impact.