Down Home

The Rhythm of Life

This episode we share some of life's rhythm with Jay's dad, David Skinner, as he tells us about being a young Black musician in Halifax back in the 1960's and 70's

Consistently Scotian

Shelley Hamilton, award winning Canadian country singer and songwriter, talks about the evolution of her artistic expression.

Extraordinary Scotian

Award winning artist, author, playwright and actor David Woods talks to the Down Home podcast about his influential youth outreach programs in the 70's 80's and 90's

Introducing Mr_stop_the_violence

Influential activist Quentrel Provo talks to Jay and D about his Stop the Violence initiative, he also discusses what changes the Black community has seen since the summer of protests in 2020 after the death of George Floyd.

The Fellas

Jay and D talk to life long friends Chad Burns and Chris Thomas about whether race ever played a factor in their friendships.

Universal Souls

Legendary Nova Scotian hip hop group Universal Soul (Finley Tolliver, Tracey Williams, and David Adekayode) talk about the origins of the group and share their Scotian experiences.

Runnin' with the Joneses

Former Poet Laureate for Nova Scotia, El Jones Joins the podcast to share the origins of her activism, and her opinions on some of the systemic issues that face the Black community.

Amani's Journey

Amani, aka Anne Marie Woods, shares her Scotian story with the Down Home podcast.  The inspirational artist, poet and playwright also shares what led to her passion for creating youth educational outreach programs.

Unapologetic Truth

Nova Scotian recording artist Gary Beals talks to Jay and D about what inspired his third album titled "Bleed My Truth"

A Look Back

Join Jay and D as they reflect on launching the Down Home podcast and recall some of it's notable moments so far