The time machine of tradition with Brìghde Chaimbeul, Sam Amidon, Linda Buckley and Rhodri Davies
Four folk musicians discuss the roles of tradition and place in music
- 31 mins
- 30 Mar 2024
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Music Life
Where music stars discuss how they make their music.
Episodes (247 Available)
Rhodri Davies's harp music playlistFeaturing Alice Coltrane, Mary Lattimore, Sun Ra and more
- 26 mins
- 29 Mar 2024
Limitations are limitless, with Caterina Barbieri, Kali Malone, Moritz Von Oswald and Robert Aiki Aubrey LoweCan limitations be a source for creativity?
- 30 mins
- 23 Mar 2024
Everything's a drum with Ane Brun, Amelia Meath and Linden JayThree musicians discuss collaboration, navigating between genres and lyrical inspirations
- 25 mins
- 16 Mar 2024
Don’t overthink it with Bill Ryder-Jones, Anna Calvi and Poppy HankinWhat was the first piece of music that really affected you?
- 29 mins
- 09 Mar 2024
The algorithm of you with Dot Allison, Andy Bell, Bishi and Charlotte Kemp MuhlWhat role should music play in education?
- 25 mins
- 02 Mar 2024
Technology is sensual with Laura Misch, Suzanne Ciani, Madame Gandhi and Sian O'GormanFour electronic experimenters discuss how they make their music
- 33 mins
- 24 Feb 2024
From indie to pop with Chromeo, La Roux and Empress OfThree alternative electro-pop acts discuss how they make their music
- 26 mins
- 17 Feb 2024
Celebrating the vibrato with Joel Shadbolt, Dallas Tamaira, Anna Coddington and Allen StoneHow do 1970s soul sounds still influence today's musicians?
- 25 mins
- 10 Feb 2024
Music is your medicine with Ana Carla Maza, Lucas Santtana and Eliane CorreaThree composers discuss the music of Cuba
- 33 mins
- 03 Feb 2024
Your body is an instrument with Zubin Kanga, Jasmin Kent Rodgman, Laura Bowler and Neil LuckZubin Kanga is joined by Jasmin Kent Rodgman, Laura Bowler & Neil Luck.
- 29 mins
- 27 Jan 2024
Music doesn’t stop with Nightmares on Wax, Corinne Bailey Rae, Theo Croker and James LavelleHow has the digital age helped and hindered musicians?
- 30 mins
- 20 Jan 2024
- The magic of space in time with Galya Bisengalieva, Robert Ames, Actress and Claire M Singer
How do different instruments affect composition?
- 33 mins
- 13 Jan 2024
Taking your music seriously with Penguin Café, Johnny Borrell, Douglas Dare and Judi JacksonIs it OK for musicians to rehash their previous work?
- 29 mins
- 06 Jan 2024
Everyone wants to be pop with Faizal Mostrixx, Afrorack, Grove and Kaya ByinshiiHow do musicians feel after a live performance?
- 26 mins
- 30 Dec 2023
The melancholy of exile with Siavash Amini, Sarrsew, mHz and Mariam RezaeiFour artists with ties to Tehran discuss Iranian experimental music
- 29 mins
- 23 Dec 2023
Breathing through your fingers with Adrian Younge, Lonnie Liston Smith, Jean Carne and Brian JacksonFour musicians share anecdotes from their storied careers
- 33 mins
- 16 Dec 2023
The source is the universe with Carlos Niño, André 3000, Liv.e and Luis Pérez IxoneztliHow does spirituality inspire music?
- 35 mins
- 09 Dec 2023
Running out of melodies with Beirut, Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, and Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic FieldsFour musicians discuss how cities have influenced their songs
- 33 mins
- 02 Dec 2023
Kids on tour with Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul, John Carroll Kirby and Marie DavidsonFour musicians discuss second albums, having kids and collaborations
- 30 mins
- 25 Nov 2023
