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Music Life Episodes

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    Musical identity with Sinkane, Emel Mathlouthi, Laima Leyton, and Shirley Tetteh

    How do you turn an idea into a song?

  2. Delving into the subconscious with Jon Hopkins, Anna Meredith, Holly Herndon and Max Cooper

    Four of today's most exciting electronic musicians discuss composing and creativity

  3. Playing to people who don't look like you with Sarathy Korwar, Damien Escobar, Fehdah and Osman Gerein

    What kind of relationship do musicians have with their instruments?

  4. 'Playing live is scary' with Marika Hackman, Eliza Shaddad, Dino D'Santiago and Ayo Odia

    How big is the difference between playing in the studio and on the stage?

  5. 'Write about what you know' with Yuna, mxmtoon, Shakka and Alex.tbh

    A journey all over the musical dial with rising stars Yuna, mxmtoon, Shakka and Alex.tbh

  6. Soul v technology with Raphael Saadiq, Moses Boyd, Denai Moore and Samm Henshaw

    How can you use technology to make music with soul?

  7. Strange fan encounters with Nabihah Iqbal, NilΓΌfer Yanya, Laura Lee and Gaye Su Akyol

    What's dating like for musicians?

  8. Drumming for legends with Tony Allen, Billy Cobham, Femi Koleoso and Dele Sosimi

    Discussing the art of jazz with two of the greatest drummers of all time

  9. Composing naked with Christophe Chassol, Sudan Archives, Emmanuel Jal and Ala.Ni

    Four musicians discuss unusual ways to get their creativity flowing

  10. ClichΓ©s with Gabriella Cilmi, Natacha Atlas, Carmen Souza and Soud Massi

    How do you stay true to your artistic vision?

  11. Cultural exchange with Sinkane, Cautious Clay, Lea Lea and Elenna Canlas

    What can you gain from collaborating with other artists?

  12. 'Don't move your hair so much' with Self Esteem, Maisie Peters, Rakel Mjoll and Alex Cameron

    Rebecca Lucy Taylor - AKA Self Esteem - meets Alex Cameron, Maisie Peters and Rakel Mjoll

  13. Waking up in a good mood with Seun Kuti, Sheila Maurice Grey and Eno Williams

    Singer and saxophonist Seun Kuti meets vocalists Sheila Maurice Grey and Eno Williams

  14. Fed up of the plain old form with Iggy Pop, Anna Calvi, Jason Williamson and Leron Thomas

    Leron Thomas is joined by Iggy Pop, Anna Calvi and Jason Williamson

  15. The art of the wedding DJ with John Grant, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Simon Raymonde

    John Grant, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Simon Raymonde discuss life on tour

  16. Dismantling preconceptions with Stephanie Phillips, Blick Bassy, Gabriela Quintero and DaymΓ© Arocena

    Musicians from three continents discuss how influences manifest themselves in their music

  17. Advice to your younger self with Quantic, Tamar Osborn, Pete Wareham and Orphy Robinson

    Musician and engineer Quantic is joined by Tamar Osborn, Pete Wareham and Orphy Robinson.

  18. Inequalities in the music industry with Raye, Jacob Banks, Tenesha the Wordsmith and Melle Brown

    Raye is back presenting, with guests Jacob Banks, Melle Brown and Tenesha the Wordsmith

  19. Video game inspirations with James Lavelle, Elsa Hewitt, Skinny Pelembe and Rahel Debebe Dessalegne

    Skinny Pelembe is joined by James Lavelle, Elsa Hewitt and Rahel Debebe Dessalegne

  20. Mental health and music with Stephen Malkmus, Peter Hook, Jesca Hoop and BC Camplight

    BC Camplight is joined by guests Peter Hook, Stephen Malkmus, and Jesca Hoop

  21. Why gigs feel like football matches with Kojey Radical, Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Ashley Henry

    Kojey Radical and guests discuss how to write about something you’ve not experienced

  22. Divine inspiration with Rhiannon Giddens, Josh Turner, Cam and Justin Osborne

    Rhiannon Giddens talks about life making music with Josh Turner, Justin Osborne and Cam

  23. Missing your friends' birthdays with Arlo Parks, RAYE, Kabaka Pyramid and JMSN

    RAYE discusses life making music with Kabaka Pyramid, Arlo Parks and JMSN

  24. Does your heritage affect your sound? With OSHUN, Uche and Carla Marie Williams

    Carla Marie Williams talks life making music with OSHUN and Uche from Da Beatfreakz

  25. Reggae today with Don Letts, Hollie Cook, Josh Rudge and Eva Lazarus

    Don Letts discusses life making music with Hollie Cook, Josh Rudge and Eva Lazarus.

  26. Is there a place for politics in music? With Benjamin Zephaniah, Novelist, Sophia Thakur and Hussain Manawer

    Benjamin Zephaniah with guests Novelist, Sophia Thakur and Hussain Manawer.

  27. How has the music industry changed over time? With Lee Fields, Nina Nesbitt, Pixie Lott and Barns Courtney

    Pixie Lott with guests Nina Nesbitt, Barns Courtney and Lee Fields.

  28. How hard is it to be original? With Sally Beamish, Rob Lewis, Jo Quail and Robin Haigh

    Rob Lewis, with guests Sally Beamish, Jo Quail and Robin Haigh

  29. Would you make music for no money? With Swindle, Joel Culpepper, Ahnanse and Lioness

    Joel Culpepper, Ahnanse and Lioness join Swindle to talk influences and weird spaces

  30. Why The Smiths are actually happy with Quantic, Rosie Lowe, Emma-Jean Thackray and Adriano Adewale

    Adriano Adewale, Emma-Jean Thackray and Rosie Lowe join Quantic to discuss writing styles

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