
Harmonious World
Harmonious World brings interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. I’m a writer, musician and podcaster and 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.
Thanks for listening.
Hilary Seabrook
Episodes
280 episodes
Chatting with Mette Juul about 'Thank You & Other Stories'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This episode features the highly talented jazz singer and songwriter
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Season 19
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Episode 267
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19:17

An interview with saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I was fortunate in meeting this week's guest - saxophonist and composer
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Season 19
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Episode 266
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19:04

Vocalist Emily Masser joins me to discuss 'Songs With My Father'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It's always good to speak to artists at the start of their musical journey -
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Season 19
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Episode 265
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16:04

An engaging conversation with pianist Jeffrey Biegel
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.A few months ago, I interviewed composer
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Season 19
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Episode 264
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40:19

A special episode for International Women's Day 2025 with Claire Cope
Welcome to a special International Women's Day 2025 episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I'm delighted to be joined by pianist and composer
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Season 19
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Episode 263
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36:21

Chatting with guitarist Pritesh Walia about 'Hopetown'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.Guitarist Pritesh Walia joins me today from Califo...
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Season 19
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Episode 262
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23:27

A fascinating conversation with author and music expert Thomas W Morris
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It's always interesting to talk to someone with a passion for a specific musical topic and I'm ...
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Season 19
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Episode 261
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41:15

In conversation with bassist Adam Ben Ezra
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I was joined by bassist Adam Ben Ezra<...
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Season 19
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Episode 260
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14:32

Chatting with violinist and composer Petra Onderuf about her new album 'An Odd Time of Day'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It was a delight to chat with violinist and composer
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Season 19
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Episode 259
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11:57

The nomadic Marina Albero joins me to chat about 'A Nomad of Sound'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.From New Orleans, I'm joined for this episode by Barcelona-born jazz pianist
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Season 19
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Episode 258
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22:22

Discovering the Watford Jazz Junction Festival with Chris Newstead
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.In this case, it's a clarinettist who also helps many of us hear more great music -
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Season 19
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Episode 257
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29:52

In conversation with Ineza on the release of her album 'Women's Words, Sisters' Stories'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It was a pleasure to interview Ineza, discussing her ...
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Season 19
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Episode 256
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15:51

Discussing storytelling with singer-songwriter Avery Hill
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.In this episode, I chat with singer-songwriter Avery Hill
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Season 19
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Episode 255
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17:32

Starting season 19 - and 2025 - in conversation with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz
Happy New Year! Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This first episode of season 19 features a conversation with saxophonist and co...
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Season 19
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Episode 254
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20:57

Interviewing Pete Chambers from the Coventry Music Museum
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It is a real pleasure to end 2024 with this interview featuring
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Season 18
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Episode 253
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19:26

A live interview with Cat Bourne about her debut album 'Triquetra'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This conversation took place in the lobby of London's Kings Place concert hall and it was great...
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Season 18
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Episode 252
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18:19

An interview with Jim Morgan from the International Songwriting Competition
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This episode offers something a little different - a snapshot of the world of songwriters and a...
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Season 18
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Episode 251
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17:23

My 250th episode features the remarkable Rosie Frater-Taylor
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I can scarcely believe that I have reached 250 episodes (not my 250th guest, as there have been...
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Season 18
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Episode 250
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28:47

A live chat (between sets) with trombonist, composer and educator Dennis Rollins
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This conversation took place between sets at ...
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Season 18
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Episode 249
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13:27

Chatting with sax player, composer and vocalist Kim Cypher
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I've known about Kim Cypher - sax player, composer and voc...
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Season 18
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Episode 248
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22:08

A live conversation with Roberto Fonseca
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.With apologies for the background noise (including the sound-checking of Roberto's piano while ...
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Season 18
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Episode 247
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14:08

A third interview with vocalist and composer Laila Biali
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For the third time, I enjoyed chatting with pianist, composer and vocalist
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Season 18
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Episode 246
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24:24

Pianist Joel Lyssarides and I chat about 'Arcs and Rivers'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It was a joy to chat with pianist Joel Lyssarides...
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Season 18
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Episode 245
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27:16

Starting Christmas early with Ashley Slater and 'Merry Jazzmas'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.Although I don't usually mention Christmas until December, there are a couple of great albums o...
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Season 18
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Episode 244
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39:11
