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Welcome to the Gondwana Records Podcast! Our presenter Mari* is joined by trumpeter / label founder Matthew Halsall and pianist / singer-songwriter Hania Rani for two 4-part series exploring the artists’ musical origins, passions outside of music and their respective new albums, ‘An Ever Changing View’ and ‘Ghosts’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gondwana Records


    • Apr 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Ep.15 Milo Fitzpatrick (Vega Trails) – Silence Shapes Sound + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 54:17


    Milo Fitzpatrick of Vega Trails takes us on a journey through his early musical beginnings, from learning to play an instrument with his family to finding support and encouragement through school. In this episode, he shares the stories behind meeting his future bandmates and collaborators. Delving into the creative processes that shaped his music, Milo explains his desire to place the bass at the forefront of his sound and how that vision came to life within Vega Trails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.14 Svaneborg Kardyb – Superkilen + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 49:34


    Svaneborg Kardyb invite us behind the scenes of their creative journey, sharing how the park next to their studio became a muse for their latest album 'Superkilen'. In this episode, they discuss their live performances, the magic of composing together, and collaborations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.13 Svaneborg Kardyb – Sparkle of Something Different + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 40:57


    Svaneborg Kardyb take us on a journey from their serendipitous beginnings to becoming Denmark's breakthrough jazz artists. In this episode, the duo reflects on their chemistry, years of collaboration, and pivotal moments. They share the story of how they joined the Gondwana Records family and dive into their creative process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.12 Caoilfhionn Rose – Constellation + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 30:37


    Caoilfhionn Rose shares creative process, challenges and stories behind the songs from her latest album ‘Constellation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.11 Caoilfhionn Rose – Pathway to Music : Fall Into Place + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 29:56


    Caoilfhionn Rose discusses the power of music. She shares the significant period of writing sparked after being unwell and also talks about her passion for collaborating with other musicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.10 Jasmine Myra – Still Waters Run Deep + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 30:22


    Jasmine Myra talks us through the creative process of her new album ‘Rising'. She shares both her vulnerabilities and her growing confidence in herself and her music.Tracklist:Jasmine Myra – RisingJasmine Myra – Still WatersJasmine Myra – GlimmersJasmine Myra – KnowingnessJasmine Myra – From EmbersJasmine Myra – How Tall the MountainsJasmine Myra – RisingOpening Theme:The Gondwana Orchestra – ColoursForgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last TimeJasmine Myra – RisingJingles:GoGo Penguin – HopoponoMatthew Halsall – Salute to the SunEnd Theme:Portico Quartet – Warm Data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.09 Jasmine Myra – Rising with music + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 36:51


    Jasmine Myra recalls how she started in jazz and developed her musicianship in Leeds. She also discusses her struggle with mental health, the positives that came from that challenging period and shares the story behind her signature song ‘Words Unspoken'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.08 Hania Rani – Searching for Ghosts + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 35:59


    Hania Rani picks up the conversation about her latest album ‘Ghosts' with an introspective and intimate exploration of the making of the record. She closes the episode by answering questions from her listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.07 Hania Rani – Inspired by Ghosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 37:36


    Hania Rani dives deep into her new album ‘Ghosts', sharing the ethereal, liminal and haunted inspirations behind the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.06 Hania Rani – Artistic Explorations + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 35:11


    Hania Rani shares her thoughts and feelings behind performing live, discovering new art, and composing for theatre and film, as well as answering a variety of questions from her listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.05 Hania Rani – Life with Piano

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 32:03


    Hania Rani guides us through stories of her musical childhood, finding her sound between Warsaw and Berlin, and sending her demos to Gondwana Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.04 Matthew Halsall – Weaving New Worlds + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 31:31


    Matthew Halsall walks us through ‘An Ever Changing View', exploring the thoughts and processes behind the music and the colourful tapestry on the album artwork. The episode closes with questions from Matthew's listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.03 Matthew Halsall – Sketching with Sounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 38:07


    Matthew Halsall talks us through the magical locations where he composed his new album ‘An Ever Changing View' and plays some of his treasured, custom-made percussion that features on the record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.02 Matthew Halsall – Vision for Gondwana Records + Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 26:57


    Matthew Halsall shares the story, vision and thoughts behind Gondwana Records, as well as answering a variety of questions from his listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ep.01 Matthew Halsall – Beginnings in Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 29:32


    Matthew Halsall discusses key moments and memories from his childhood with presenter Mari*, recalling the experiences that shaped his musical tastes and artistic journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gondwana Records Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 1:37


    Trumpeter, producer and label founder Matthew Halsall sits down with Gondwana Records' DJ Mari* to chat about his musical origins, passions outside of music and to dive deeper into his landmark new album ‘An Ever Changing View'. Episode 01 is out on Monday 18th September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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