Stories that Matter Hawkwood

British woman human rights defender Jaz O’Hara joins musician and composer Soumik Datta in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. 

In this episode, Jaz shares the story of her project working with refugees, Asylum Speakers, and the inspirations that led to her recording and sharing stories of migration. Soumik explains the background to the pioneering work of his charity Soumik Datta Arts (based at Hawkwood), his project Green Room, and its origins in Hope Notes which helped asylum seekers and migrant musicians weave their stories through music. 

Actor and writer, Temi Wilkey, joins Natali Martinez to discuss her latest projects, a year on from her first Artist Residency at Hawkwood.

Grammy-nominated composer, Missy Mazzoli, and world-renowned librettist, Royce Vavrek, in conversation with Hawkwood CEO, Alicia Carey.

"I think, before the trip, I’d underestimated how revitalising it can be to spend time in nature...". Listen to Temi Wilkey as she discusses her 2022 residency at Hawkwood. 

Join us for part 2 which will be recorded in May 2023, one year later at her second residency with us where we'll discuss how Temi's work has developed, new projects and how her second retreat with us has been.

The Climate Action Lab aims to create the space for us to re-imagine the ways in which we impact our planet. It draws on experience from thought-leaders and special guests from the forefront of Climate Action so they can re-ignite our imagination, and give us the tools to get practical about climate change. This episode is a recording from one of our speakers.



Soumik Datta is a composer, producer, bandleader and TV presenter. Every Soumik Datta Arts project embraces traditional and contemporary art forms to address some of the most urgent issues of our times. They weave local threads into global textures, attracting audiences anywhere and everywhere.

The Climate Action Lab aims to create the space for us to re-imagine the ways in which we impact our planet. It draws on experience from thought-leaders and special guests from the forefront of Climate Action so they can re-ignite our imagination, and give us the tools to get practical about climate change. This episode is a recording from one of our speakers.




Folk Singer, Song Collector and Presenter, Sam Lee has spent the last 13 years working with some of the most exciting British and international folk artists and industry professionals re-galvanizing the London and UK folk scene.