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This is my show aired on the 23rd July 2022

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This is my show aired on 13th August 2022 whcih featured and interview with recording artist Daville

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CHRIS GOLDFINGER REGGAE DANCEHALL SHOW 27/10/22

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This is my show aired on the 8th April 2023

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I mourn peace and freedom. I mourn checks and balances, and the democratic consensus. I mourn every innocent victim of war—every child, every dream crushed by every tyrant. How could I not? How can you not?

Being pro-people and pro-peace isn’t being anti-anyone, it’s refusing to let pain justify cruelty. I love my Jewish friends, but I also mourn the moral consensus we once called “Never Again.” Because safety matters—yours, mine, theirs, ours. Everyone’s safety matters… That’s why my heart can’t stop singing and praying for world peace. I’m not anti-anyone. I’m anti-dehumanization. My hope is that the Jewish story can end in healing, not repetition. 

I can’t help but hope… because I believe we can protect each other without inflicting new wounds. Empathy isn’t a zero-sum game; it’s what makes us human! It’s what helps us survive and thrive as one earthly, democratic tribe. In fact, empathy is the ultimate weapon against evil! That is exactly why those who cannot feel it try to divide and conquer by calling empathy weak or dangerous.

Simone Weil wrote: “Imaginary evil is romantic; real evil is gloomy, monotonous, barren.” So when I hear friends glorify revenge to justify genocide, I weep… as if trauma could explain violence because it gives despair a proud story; as if moral drama, fueled by hubris, could heal the multigenerational void of helplessness left by past and future trauma. When a pacifist says “no more heroes, no more villains, just humans,” it’s treated as a threat, as if “you’re with us or against us” were unquestionable truth. 

But Nietzsche warned that those who fight monsters must be careful not to become them, and Hannah Arendt reminded us that fear of being a victim can make us accept the role of the oppressor. Real humanism doesn’t erase trauma, it transcends it! Pacifism isn’t naïve; it’s a radical commitment to ending the cycle of identification with force. 

Winning means grounding ourselves in moral coherence. Life is sacred. It’s not about picking sides between nations (or parties)… it’s about choosing compassion over cruelty. Sigh. 

And so well now, of course, I wrote yet another song—another “Letter to My Friend,” about Never Again. 💌

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@bananasutra – Lyrics: “Letter to My Friend”

Hey love, 
I’ve been thinkin’, the air’s gone strange.
We built a bridge, but fear made the range. 
When did caring turn into crime? 
Since when did heartbeats choose a side in time?

You think my tears forgot their tribe, 
But pain’s one language, that’s the vibe. 
If I cry for Gaza, do I leave you dry? 
Or can both our ghosts learn to sigh and fly?

I’m not your enemy, babe, I’m the echo that remains. 
Every love I add don’t steal your chains. 
Peace ain’t a prize that one can win; 
It’s a wound that heals when we let it begin. 
Oh, Bananasutra sings again…

Your roots run deep in haunted clay, 
I feel that tremor every day. 
But if walls keep empathy out of sight, 
Ain’t we just living in longer nights?

You guard your story like sacred wine, 
But I sip my sorrow... it tastes like thine. 
Can’t “never again” be a door, not a wall? 
Must one rise so another can fall?

I’m not your rival, love, I’m the ache that understands, 
Two trembling souls with open hands. 
My heart don’t subtract when it starts to expand; 
It multiplies truth in foreign lands.

Pain is pain; it don’t wear flags. 
It needs no borders, no tags. 
Fear’s a thief, babe, it steals our sight, 
Makes day look wrong and wrong look right.

Would you rather win, or rather heal? 
Would you rather numb, or rather feel? 
If trust could hum a new refrain, 
Would you hear my note through your pain?

I’m not against you, I’m just against cruel. 
Love ain’t a weapon; it’s the rebel’s rule. 
Let’s rewrite Never Again for all, 
’Cause peace built on pride’s just another wall.

So hey, my friend, come dance instead? 
We’ll sing for the living, not just the dead. 
Bananasutra’s heart don’t bend, 
It blooms, it breaks, it mends. 🪽


[39] Letter to My Friend (Never Again) • GROWsutra PsyDestiny Banjo BLUES

Zigedub is a British-based reggae music broadcaster, producer,  known for his dedication to authentic reggae music and sound system culture. Active since the early 1990s, Zigedub has worked behind the scenes in production, artist development, and the global promotion of reggae music, emphasizing its cultural and historical roots.
Early Life and Introduction to Reggae
Zigedub developed a passion for reggae music during his childhood in the United Kingdom, collecting vinyl records and tapes, and immersing himself in the local sound system scene. His first record purchase was Ranking Dread’s Fattie Boom Boom in 1981, which marked the beginning of his lifelong commitment to reggae. Over the years, Zigedub’s involvement in sound system culture grew, shaping his understanding of reggae as a music of empowerment and cultural expression.
Global Influence and Cultural Experiences
Having lived and travelled in multiple countries, Zigedub has absorbed diverse cultural influences, earning him the nickname "Man from Foreign." These experiences have deepened his appreciation for the universal appeal of reggae and its capacity to unite people across cultures. Despite his global travels, he continues to maintain strong ties to the UK, where he frequently broadcasts and produces music.
Contributions to Reggae Music
Zigedub has positioned himself as a facilitator within the reggae community, focusing on the production and promotion of emerging talent. He has consistently advocated for maintaining the authenticity of reggae music, resisting commercial trends that dilute its message and essence. His work encompasses radio broadcasting, music production, and the syndication of reggae programs to stations worldwide.
Broadcasting Career
Zigedub hosts several radio shows dedicated to reggae music, broadcasting live from the United Kingdom. His programs are syndicated internationally, reaching audiences in Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States. Notable collaborations include:
•	Uniquevibez.com: Saturday broadcasts from 6 PM to 8 PM (GMT).
•	Trend FM 100.9 (Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria): Sunday broadcasts from 11 PM to 1 AM (WAT).
•	Global FM Reggae Radio (Trinidad and Tobago): Saturday broadcasts from 2 PM to 4 PM (local time).
•	The English Connection Media: Saturday broadcasts from 1 PM to 3 PM (EST).
Through these platforms, Zigedub showcases classic and contemporary reggae music, preserving its authenticity while introducing new audiences to its rich cultural heritage.
Philosophy
Zigedub operates under the belief that "if your mind believes it, reality will conceive it." This philosophy underpins his commitment to reggae music as a medium for inspiration, education, and unity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the history and principles of reggae to truly appreciate its power.

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