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Tag: funk

Mr Scruff gets Funky on a Friday

Posted on 10th October 20171st March 2019 by Bella Davis

For someone whose peak was about 10 years ago, I can officially say that Mr Scruff still knows how to work a crowd. Known for his loose-lined cartoon drawings, love for cups of tea, and […]

A Celebration of African Boogie

Posted on 6th October 20176th October 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Image: Letta Mbulu. (Credits: The Vinyl Factory) Ahead of his set at Primal Sound this week, Douglas McConachie gives us a whistle stop tour of African boogie. Listen to each track on the Youtube playlist […]

Preview: Kamasi Washington @ O2 Academy, 1/7/17

Posted on 23rd February 201728th February 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Epic’ is the one word to describe Kamasi Washington. And it isn’t only because it is the name of his 2015 album. If you don’t know what to expect, you won’t be disappointed, Washington is […]

Preview: Soul Rebels @ the Wardrobe, 4/3/17

Posted on 22nd February 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

On Saturday the 4th of March, Soul Rebels will be returning to Leeds. Over the last four years, DJ Lubi’s event has hosted acts such as José James, London Afrobeat Collective and Omar. This time […]

“Awaken, My Love!” by Childish Gambino

Posted on 5th December 20163rd December 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Childish Gambino recently changed his name on his social media pages to his given name, Donald Glover. A seemingly insignificant move, but it signals something wider; with the release of his fourth album, “Awaken, My […]

Weekly Chart – Harry’s Picks

Posted on 10th October 20154th September 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

  Don Armando – Deputy Of Love Regularly played by Derrick Carter, this disco classic keeps getting better and better throughout. Don Armando, a spin off of Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band with vocals by […]

Preview: Soul Rebels present Riot Jazz at The Wardrobe

Posted on 1st October 20154th September 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Soul Rebels is back this Saturday 3rd of October after the long summer break. The underground soul/hiphop/jazz/funk/global beats session is also celebrating it’s third birthday and anniversary at The Wardrobe Leeds with another bumper line-up […]

Uptown Special by Mark Ronson

Posted on 17th February 20158th April 2019 by Robbie Cairns

It seems Mark Ronson has once again reinvented himself. With his fourth studio album, Uptown Special, Ronson turns away from the electro-pop sounds of Record Collection, cruising down the avenue of American blues, funk and […]

In The Middle with Audio Chronicles

Posted on 12th November 2014 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Let’s take a moment to introduce Audio Chronicles, one of our favourite new nights on the Leeds scene this year. Hosted once a month at the super-chic Baby Jupiter, a basement bar in Leeds’ city centre, […]

Kindness ‘Otherness’ Album Review

Posted on 25th October 2014 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Kindness’s new album Otherness is pure angsty funk. If the sentimental track titles are anything to go by, he has clearly had a lot on his mind; ‘Why Don’t You Love Me’, ‘Who Do You […]

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Talking sexual offence crimes in Hyde Park and Headingley, @luubeatsociety , disability and sex, Australian bushfires and much more. 
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Make sure to pick up a copy of our newspaper on Friday from @universityofleeds campus and @leedsuniunion to read about how the protests have affected the students’ lives. 
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The free event will feature four panels from a variety of industry experts and alumni with discussions on gender, race, sexuality and disability and how this has affected the panellists’ experience in the media. 
These will take place consecutively from 11am-3pm. Following this, we will host three practical workshops on print media, radio and television so that members can learn skills to inspire them to get involved while at University and in the future. 
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Featuring a lowdown on Co-op working conditions, what life is like as a disabled student, an interview with @equaliserleeds and the best cocktail bars for students.

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Instagram post 2139345805366821109_1499062485 12,000 protestors took to the streets of Leeds for a climate change strike on Friday 20th September, as pictured here. On the same day, @universityofleeds announced that it plans to take ‘bold’ action to tackle the climate crisis.

Read more about both stories with the link in our bio 🌏

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The kittens at @yorkshire_animal_shelter  definitely seemed interested in having a read of last year’s Freshers Guide! Leftover papers were donated to provide bedding for their animals. A big thanks to the shelter for taking them!

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If you’re interested in writing, design, or photography, The Gryphon is a great place to start! We’re the official newspaper on campus and publish anything from an arty review 🎨 to a breaking news story 📰. Come find us at the Fresher’s Fair on 25th September or in the Gryphon office upstairs in the Union!

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Instagram post 2110456306058760789_1499062485 Read about how 2,000 tonnes of air pollution has been removed by trees on @universityofleeds campus by clicking the link in our bio ♻️🌲🌳 Article by @ameliacuttingx and photos by @its.eddieb 
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The food stall is run by Aissa Toure from Monday to Wednesday every week. Aissa was told to stop trading on 22nd May because of new health and safety issues. The stall is popular with societies like @onbeatzine, @leedsacs and @luublackfemsoc 
Aissa, friends, and family as well as many students resisted the decision and protested, arguing it was unlawful.

#universityofleeds #POC #campus #university #peopleofcolour #westafricanfood #culture #leeds #blackhistory #food #womenofcolour
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Recent studies revealed that 1.2 million students in the UK gamble, two in three gambled in the past month, and that one in four student gamblers bet more than they can afford. Young men are the group at highest risk of gambling irresponsibly.

If you're in need of a haircut or would like to chat openly about gambling, pop by their stall for a trim and a chinwag.

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