Location:
Washington, DC
About Me
Very few radio shows are popular enough to be on the air for 38 years. But John Blake’s is. Since Howard University Radio came on the air 38 years ago, John Blake has been sharing The Caribbean Experience with his listeners. The show continues to attract a Caribbean and non-Caribbean audience, bridging cultures and generations through music, news, interviews and other special features. Born Ruthven John Blake in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, he grew up, attended school and started a job with the government in his home country. In 1970, John migrated to the U.S., switched to a career in broadcasting, took to the airwaves and hasn’t looked back.
Birthplace:
Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies
Grew Up In:
Barataria Trinidad until 1970. Washington, DC 1970-present.
Marital Status:
Married
Favorite City:
Castries, St. Lucia
Favorite Way To Relax:
Listening to music
Favorite Movie:
The Passion of Christ
Favorite Novel:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Favorite Sports Team:
West Indies Cricket Team, Washington Redskins
Motto:
One cultural heritage, one common history, means for us as a people one destiny.
Ten All Time Favorite Songs:
Africa Unite, Calypso Music
Reasons, What Is Calypso, She’s Royal, The Lord’s Prayer, Chain of Fools, Hips Don’t Lie, Broken Hearted Melody, Smile
Favorite Song Last Year:
"Reasons" – Earth, Wind, & Fire
Favorite Song Last 10 Years:
"Africa Unite" – Bob Marley
Best Concert Ever Attended:
Wyclef Jean at the Kennedy Center
How Long In Radio:
40 years
How Long At WHUR:
36 years
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Tobago
Favorite Interview:
Bob Marley
Biggest Regret:
Not spending my adult years with my parents in Trinidad.
Best Advice:
Make a difference, help someone while you are in the world.
I Dislike:
Gossip
Something I Would Never Do Again:
Hate another human being
Six People From History To Have At A Dinner Party:
Barack Obama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Bob Marley, David Rudder, Ettiene Charles, Andy Narell, Alma Blake, Valerie Andrew, Dr. Eric Williams, John Blake Sr.
Favorite DC Restaurant:
Legal Seafood
Favorite DC Monument:
African American Civil War Memorial
Most Romantic Spot in DC:
Haines Point
Biggest Pet Peeve About DC:
People pretend to have it all together
Favorite Junk Food:
Used to be Egg McMuffin
Favorite Cocktail:
Gin & Tonic
One Word That Best Describes You:
Cool
Favorite Season In DC:
Spring
If Not Yourself Who Would You Be:
Wyclef Jean
Your Heroes In Real Life:
Barack Obama, Marcus Garvey, Dr. Eric Williams, Bob Marley, David Rudder
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