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Support, survival and a Whitney Houston tribute (08/08/2025)

Kamilah McInnis speaks to Tharel Thompson and his mum Yvonne, who give an update one year after a vicious stabbing in Reading.

Kamilah McInnis speaks to Tharel Thompson and his mum Yvonne, who give an update one year after a vicious stabbing in Reading. With his attacker now jailed, Tharel reflects on his recovery and what's next.

From its roots in the 1970s black community, Apollo Youth Club continues to support young people in Reading today. Its chair Jackie Daniel, who attended as a child, shares why it's still a vital community space.

Kanndiss Riley, founder of NBE Fitness, joins the show to talk about her inclusive gym in Margate and how her work has earned royal recognition. Plus, a tribute to Whitney Houston on what would have been her 62nd birthday - celebrating 40 years since her record-breaking debut.

For music and powerful stories from across our African and Caribbean communities, join Kamilah every Friday from 7-10pm.

3 hours

Last on

Fri 8 Aug 2025 19:00

Music Played

  • The O’Jays

    Love Train

    • Pure...Legends.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
    • 17.
  • De La Soul

    Me, Myself and I

    • The Best Of.
    • Rhino/Tommy Boy/Warner.
    • 1.
  • Bob Marley

    Get Up Stand Up

    • Legend (1990 Remaster).
    • POLYDOR.
    • 01.
  • Donna Summer

    Hot Stuff

    • Funky Divas 2.
    • GLOBAL TELEVISION.
    • 01.
  • Bell Biv DeVoe

    Poison

    • The Best 90s Album In The World...Ever!.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.
    • 12.
  • Barry White

    Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe

    • Barry White's Greatest Hits.
    • Island Def Jam.
    • 01.
  • John Holt

    Never, Never, Never

    • 1000 Volts Of Holt CD1.
    • Sanctuary Records Ltd.
    • 1.
  • Leon Bridges

    Bad Bad News

    • Good Thing.
    • Columbia.
    • 2.
  • Inner Circle

    Sweat (A La La La La Long)

    • Warner Music Ltd.
  • Incognito

    Always There (feat. Jocelyn Brown)

    • THE ALL TIME GREATEST HITS OF DANCE 2.
    • TELSTAR.
    • 11.
  • Bob & Marcia

    Young Gifted & Black

    • This Is Trojan Reggae.
    • Trojan Records.
    • 11.
  • Artful Dodger

    Re-Rewind (feat. Craig David)

    • 30 Years: Three Decades of Dance - Ministry of Sound.
    • Ministry of Sound Recordings.
    • 38.
  • Nelly

    Dilemma (feat. Kelly Rowland)

    • (CD Single).
    • UNIVERSAL.
    • 01.
  • Luther Vandross

    Never Too Much

    • The Love Album.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 01.
  • Whitney Houston

    Saving All My Love For You

    • Whitney Houston.
    • ARISTA.
    • 01.
  • Whitney Houston

    Greatest Love Of All

    • Whitney Houston Ultimate Collection.
    • ARISTA.
    • 01.
  • George Benson

    The Greatest Love Of All

    • Essentials - The Very Best of George Benson.
    • JIVE.
    • 01.
  • Chaka Khan

    I'm Every Woman

    • Now That's What I Call Pride.
    • Now! Music.
    • 01.
  • Whitney Houston

    I'm Every Woman

    • 7" Single Version.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
  • Dolly Parton

    I Will Always Love You

    • The Essential Dolly Parton.
    • Columbia Nashville Legacy.
    • 01.
  • Whitney Houston

    I Will Always Love You

    • Whitney Houston Christmas Album.
    • ARISTA.
    • 18.
  • Brandy & Monica

    The Boy Is Mine

    • The Best Of Brandy.
    • Rhino/Atlantic.
    • 01.
  • Janet Jackson

    That's The Way Love Goes

    • Virgin.
  • Mahalia

    Instructions

    • Atlantic.
  • Kool & the Gang

    Get Down On It

    • Greatest Hits Of The 80s.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.
    • 14.

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 Aug 2025 19:00