Name: She Stole My Beautiful by UniverSouLove
Duration: 2 min 18 s
Description: A hypnotic jazz and spoken word archive from the collaborations of the United Kingdom's Michael Linney and poet UniverSouLove. Gripping sounds and solid spoken word with richness and detail.

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It's a movement, hip-hop for the soul! Part V brings more lyrical supremacy for the universal MC. Flexing his skills over another dope beat, he continues to show you why he's lyrically, rhythmically elite!

Hip-Hop For The Soul V

Rhyming on a dope Jesse James track, UniverSouLove is back with clear lyrical skills. The beat thumps and UniverSouLove rides over it with rhymes.

Rhyme Scientifics

We embark on the first part of a series by Jack Eidt who joined the artistic residency of Osceola Refetoff, a Canadian-American visual artist and photojournalist, in Antofagasta, Chile. Supported by SACO Cultural Corporation, this residency places a spotlight on the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, and its rich yet troubled history with mining. We delve into the environmental and social impacts of mining in this region, the historical context of Latin American exploitation, and the legacy of colonialism and neoliberal policies. Featuring poignant quotes from local authors and music that reflects Chile's cultural heritage, this episode is a profound exploration of eco-justice, history, and art.

Spanish Translation: https://wilderutopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Historia-del-Chile-y-el-desierto-Atacama-EcoJustice-Radio.pdf

**Historical Context and Colonial Legacy**

The episode explores the economic motivations and political maneuverings that have led to the region's exploitation, including the devastating impact of colonialism and neoliberal policies. Eduardo Galeano's seminal work, "Open Veins of Latin America," serves as a guiding narrative, revealing the systematic stripping of the continent's resources and the resulting poverty and underdevelopment.

**Interview with Don Victor Loyola**

We interview Don Victor Loyola, a former miner who now works for the municipal museum in Maria Elena. His firsthand account provides invaluable insights into the history of mining in the Atacama and the devastating effects of the industry's boom-and-bust cycles. 

**Indigenous Presence and Geoglyphs**

The Atacama Desert is also home to a rich indigenous history, evidenced by the thousands of geoglyphs that dot the landscape. These ancient works of art, created by the region's early inhabitants, offer a glimpse into the spiritual and practical lives of the people who once thrived in this harsh environment. The episode explores the significance of these geoglyphs and their role in the transportation networks that connected ancient South American civilizations.

**A Call to Action**

As we reflect on the Atacama's past and present, it becomes clear that the region's future depends on a commitment to eco-justice and sustainable development. This episode serves as a call to action, urging listeners to consider the long-term impacts of mining and the importance of protecting both communities and ecosystems.

Music Featured

Violeta Parra “Gracias a la Vida.”
Victor Jara “The Right to Live in Peace.”
Illapu “Raza Brava”


For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio 

Victor Loyola has a thirty year history working in the mining industry in the Atacama Desert of Chile and presently works in tourism at the Municipal Museum [https://fundacionmariaelena.com/] in Maria Elena, Chile. 


Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs.


Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ 
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Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt
Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats
Episode 229
Photo credit: Osceola Refetoff

Ghost Towns and Geoglyphs: Exploring Chile's Atacama Desert

Produced By @ace-ha Lyrics Written And Performed By U.Poet

Third Eye {Prod By Ace Ha}

Written and Performed by U.Poet 
Produced and Engineered by E.P Beats- @lala-land-361191160
____________________________________________________________                                   The Song Is Also On YouTube Link Below https://youtu.be/4wpGnaL5Dls?si=h3TZZA2DXtfDvpS2

Connection (Prod By E.P.Beats)

Written and Performed by U.Poet 
Produced and Engineered by E.P Beats- @lala-land-361191160 ____________________________________________________________
 This Song Is Also Available On YouTube https://youtu.be/FfDgz4m-vKo?si=sbuV2tij8WDMRBq1

Sleep Walker (Prod By E.P. Beats)

UniverSouLove capitalizes on his access to words, techniques, and wordplay with this brand new hip-hop song and invention! Let's go!!!!!!

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A hypnotic jazz and spoken word archive from the collaborations of the United Kingdom's Michael Linney and poet UniverSouLove. Gripping sounds and solid spoken word with richness and detail.

She Stole My Beautiful

UniverSouLove a.k.a. Christopher D. Sims is a rapper, spoken word poet, writer of poetry, and a recording artist. He has performed all over the continental United States. Discovering his writing and performing abilities when he was a young child, he quickly began to hone his writing and performing abilities. He has performed in New York City, Chicago, IL, Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN, St. Louis, MO, Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and in Toronto, Canada - as well as many other places. He is always exploring the depths of creativity and getting better as a writer and as a performer. He is an initial and original SoundCloud Ambassador.

She Stole My Beautiful

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