Music Life Podcast
Where music stars discuss how they make their music.
Episodes to download
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Singing in the dark with Niariu, Dyo, Lady Donli and Marla Brown
Fri 20 Mar 2020
Is it easier to sing in the dark?
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Musical identity with Sinkane, Emel Mathlouthi, Laima Leyton, and Shirley Tetteh
Fri 13 Mar 2020
How do you turn an idea into a song?
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Delving into the subconscious with Jon Hopkins, Anna Meredith, Holly Herndon and Max Cooper
Fri 6 Mar 2020
Four of today's most exciting electronic musicians discuss composing and creativity
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Playing to people who don't look like you with Sarathy Korwar, Damien Escobar, Fehdah and Osman Gerein
Fri 28 Feb 2020
What kind of relationship do musicians have with their instruments?
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'Playing live is scary' with Marika Hackman, Eliza Shaddad, Dino D'Santiago and Ayo Odia
Fri 21 Feb 2020
How big is the difference between playing in the studio and on the stage?
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'Write about what you know' with Yuna, mxmtoon, Shakka and Alex.tbh
Fri 14 Feb 2020
A journey all over the musical dial with rising stars Yuna, mxmtoon, Shakka and Alex.tbh
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Soul v technology with Raphael Saadiq, Moses Boyd, Denai Moore and Samm Henshaw
Fri 7 Feb 2020
How can you use technology to make music with soul?
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Strange fan encounters with Nabihah Iqbal, NilΓΌfer Yanya, Laura Lee and Gaye Su Akyol
Fri 31 Jan 2020
What's dating like for musicians?
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Drumming for legends with Tony Allen, Billy Cobham, Femi Koleoso and Dele Sosimi
Fri 24 Jan 2020
Discussing the art of jazz with two of the greatest drummers of all time
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Composing naked with Christophe Chassol, Sudan Archives, Emmanuel Jal and Ala.Ni
Fri 17 Jan 2020
Four musicians discuss unusual ways to get their creativity flowing
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ClichΓ©s with Gabriella Cilmi, Natacha Atlas, Carmen Souza and Soud Massi
Fri 10 Jan 2020
How do you stay true to your artistic vision?
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Cultural exchange with Sinkane, Cautious Clay, Lea Lea and Elenna Canlas
Fri 3 Jan 2020
What can you gain from collaborating with other artists?
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'Don't move your hair so much' with Self Esteem, Maisie Peters, Rakel Mjoll and Alex Cameron
Fri 27 Dec 2019
Rebecca Lucy Taylor - AKA Self Esteem - meets Alex Cameron, Maisie Peters and Rakel Mjoll
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Waking up in a good mood with Seun Kuti, Sheila Maurice Grey and Eno Williams
Fri 20 Dec 2019
Singer and saxophonist Seun Kuti meets vocalists Sheila Maurice Grey and Eno Williams
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Fed up of the plain old form with Iggy Pop, Anna Calvi, Jason Williamson and Leron Thomas
Fri 13 Dec 2019
Leron Thomas is joined by Iggy Pop, Anna Calvi and Jason Williamson
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The art of the wedding DJ with John Grant, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Simon Raymonde
Fri 6 Dec 2019
John Grant, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Simon Raymonde discuss life on tour
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Dismantling preconceptions with Stephanie Phillips, Blick Bassy, Gabriela Quintero and DaymΓ© Arocena
Fri 29 Nov 2019
Musicians from three continents discuss how influences manifest themselves in their music
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Advice to your younger self with Quantic, Tamar Osborn, Pete Wareham and Orphy Robinson
Fri 22 Nov 2019
Musician and engineer Quantic is joined by Tamar Osborn, Pete Wareham and Orphy Robinson.
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Inequalities in the music industry with Raye, Jacob Banks, Tenesha the Wordsmith and Melle Brown
Fri 15 Nov 2019
Raye is back presenting, with guests Jacob Banks, Melle Brown and Tenesha the Wordsmith
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Video game inspirations with James Lavelle, Elsa Hewitt, Skinny Pelembe and Rahel Debebe Dessalegne
Fri 8 Nov 2019
Skinny Pelembe is joined by James Lavelle, Elsa Hewitt and Rahel Debebe Dessalegne
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Mental health and music with Stephen Malkmus, Peter Hook, Jesca Hoop and BC Camplight
Fri 1 Nov 2019
BC Camplight is joined by guests Peter Hook, Stephen Malkmus, and Jesca Hoop
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Why gigs feel like football matches with Kojey Radical, Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Ashley Henry
Fri 25 Oct 2019
Kojey Radical and guests discuss how to write about something you’ve not experienced
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Divine inspiration with Rhiannon Giddens, Josh Turner, Cam and Justin Osborne
Fri 18 Oct 2019
Rhiannon Giddens talks about life making music with Josh Turner, Justin Osborne and Cam
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Missing your friends' birthdays with Arlo Parks, RAYE, Kabaka Pyramid and JMSN
Fri 11 Oct 2019
RAYE discusses life making music with Kabaka Pyramid, Arlo Parks and JMSN
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Does your heritage affect your sound? With OSHUN, Uche and Carla Marie Williams
Fri 4 Oct 2019
Carla Marie Williams talks life making music with OSHUN and Uche from Da Beatfreakz
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Reggae today with Don Letts, Hollie Cook, Josh Rudge and Eva Lazarus
Fri 27 Sep 2019
Don Letts discusses life making music with Hollie Cook, Josh Rudge and Eva Lazarus.
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Is there a place for politics in music? With Benjamin Zephaniah, Novelist, Sophia Thakur and Hussain Manawer
Fri 20 Sep 2019
Benjamin Zephaniah with guests Novelist, Sophia Thakur and Hussain Manawer.
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How has the music industry changed over time? With Lee Fields, Nina Nesbitt, Pixie Lott and Barns Courtney
Fri 13 Sep 2019
Pixie Lott with guests Nina Nesbitt, Barns Courtney and Lee Fields.
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How hard is it to be original? With Sally Beamish, Rob Lewis, Jo Quail and Robin Haigh
Fri 6 Sep 2019
Rob Lewis, with guests Sally Beamish, Jo Quail and Robin Haigh
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Would you make music for no money? With Swindle, Joel Culpepper, Ahnanse and Lioness
Fri 30 Aug 2019
Joel Culpepper, Ahnanse and Lioness join Swindle to talk influences and weird spaces
Music Life Playlists
Stars from the series give us a fascinating peek into their music collections
