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Chatting with musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. This all started with a Quincy Jones quote I came across by chance during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." I'm so pleased to have interviewed - and will continue to interview - so many great musicians from around the world.

Harmonious World Hilary Seabrook

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Chatting with musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. This all started with a Quincy Jones quote I came across by chance during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." I'm so pleased to have interviewed - and will continue to interview - so many great musicians from around the world.

    The 200th episode features Dan Jennings, erstwhile host of Desperately Seeking Paul podcast

    The 200th episode features Dan Jennings, erstwhile host of Desperately Seeking Paul podcast

    This, the 200th episode of Harmonious World, is somewhat self-indulgent, as it features a conversation with Dan Jennings, broadcaster and host of the podcast Desperately Seeking Paul, who interviewed me back in lockdown. You'll hear in our conversation why it's self-indulgent and why it appears on the 40th anniversary of the release of The Style Council album Cafe Bleu.

    You can read the Guardian article we refer to in our chat.

    Thank you to Dan for spending time with me, and I hope you enjoy listening in to our conversation. The music at the start and end is the Harmonious World theme tune, from pianist, composer and bandleader Joe English.
    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."
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    Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog

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    • 34 min
    A special episode for International Women's Day 2024 with China Moses

    A special episode for International Women's Day 2024 with China Moses

    Welcome to my special International Women's Day 2024 episode, featuring a coffee-shop conversation with singer songwriter and radio presenter China Moses.

    China kindly allowed me to feature a couple of the tracks from her China Moses & The Vibe Tribe EP from 2021, which I hope give you a taste of her amazing vocal talents. Listen to her show on JazzFM to hear more of her own great taste in music.

    Thank you to China for spending time with me, and I hope you enjoy listening in to our conversation.
    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."
    Support the showThanks for listening to Harmonious World. You can support the show by becoming a subscriber.

    Please rate and review wherever you find your podcasts - it really helps.

    Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog

    Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook
    Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter
    Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

    • 47 min
    David Bixler and I discuss 'The Langston Hughes Project Volume 1'

    David Bixler and I discuss 'The Langston Hughes Project Volume 1'

    For the latest episode of Harmonious World, I am joined by sax player, composer and educator David Bixler to discuss his latest album, The Langston Hughes Project Volume 1.

    As part of the conversation, David introduces the Langston Hughes poem Mother to Son, which is simply stunning and probably an inspiration for us all.
    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."
    Support the showThanks for listening to Harmonious World. You can support the show by becoming a subscriber.

    Please rate and review wherever you find your podcasts - it really helps.

    Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog

    Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook
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    • 27 min
    Discussing 'Monsieur Linh and his Child' with composer Didier Recloux

    Discussing 'Monsieur Linh and his Child' with composer Didier Recloux

    My conversation with composer Didier Recloux was in a noisy coffee bar, but I hope you can hear our chat clearly - it was fascinating.

    Didier's latest album is Monsieur Linh and his Child and the first single - First Walk - is out today (28 February 2024).

    We also discuss Didier's links with Zeinab Badawi and her BBC World series The History of Africa Part 1 and 2, for which he composed the soundtracks.Thanks to Didier for joining me in conversation and for sharing tracks from Monsieur Linh and his Child alongside our chat. I'm now very much looking forward to reading the book.
    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."
    Support the showThanks for listening to Harmonious World. You can support the show by becoming a subscriber.

    Please rate and review wherever you find your podcasts - it really helps.

    Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog

    Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook
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    • 30 min
    A conversation with classical pianist Burkard Schliessmann

    A conversation with classical pianist Burkard Schliessmann

    It was a great pleasure to have a conversation with classical pianist Burkard Schliessmann: his album Live & Encores is out now.

    If you love classical solo piano, this is the album for you. If you haven't explored the music of Bach, Chopin, Mendelssohn and Schumann, then this is a fabulous starting point.

    Not only is this great music, performed brilliantly, the recording quality is outstanding using Dolby Atmos high-definition audio.

    Thanks to Burkard for joining me in conversation and for sharing tracks from Live & Encores alongside our chat.
    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."
    Support the showThanks for listening to Harmonious World. You can support the show by becoming a subscriber.

    Please rate and review wherever you find your podcasts - it really helps.

    Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog

    Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook
    Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter
    Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

    • 15 min
    Join me for a conversation with Mark Lockheart in London's Barbican Centre

    Join me for a conversation with Mark Lockheart in London's Barbican Centre

    I really enjoy these live chats and the background noise adds some atmosphere - this time it's a chat with sax player, composer and band leader Mark Lockheart in London's Barbican Centre.

    Mark's latest album - Smiling - is out on Edition Records at the end of March and you can hear a couple of tracks from it.

    Thanks to Mark for joining me in conversation and for sharing tracks from Smiling alongside our chat.
    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."
    Support the showThanks for listening to Harmonious World. You can support the show by becoming a subscriber.

    Please rate and review wherever you find your podcasts - it really helps.

    Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog

    Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook
    Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter
    Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

    • 28 min

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