Harmonious World
Harmonious World consists of 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.
Hilary Seabrook
Episodes
264 episodes
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
Chatting with Playtime's Tom Bancroft
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 epiosde, I was joined by drummer Tom Bancroft fr...
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Season 18
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Episode 243
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32:46
A delightful third episode with composer Michael Shapiro
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 an extended conversation with my dear friend
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Season 18
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Episode 242
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50:46
A chat with jazz vocalist Patrisha Thomson
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 interviewed jazz vocalist Patrisha Tho...
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Season 18
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Episode 241
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26:27
Bass player Matt Booth joins me for a chat about 'Sun Prints'
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 interviewed bass player and composer ...
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Season 18
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Episode 240
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19:37
Chatting with singer, songwriter and pianist Philippa Healey
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 interviewed singer, songwriter and pianist
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Season 18
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Episode 239
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24:38
A second conversation with Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin
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 interviewed Grammy-winning guitarist
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Season 18
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Episode 238
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24:26
A chat with Steve Rubie at London's 606 Club
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 visited club owner Steve Rubie at the fabulous 606 Club in London's Chelsea...
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Season 18
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Episode 237
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38:38
Season 18 trailer
Welcome to the trailer for season 18 of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Hilary Seabrook and I’m a writer, p...
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Season 18
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2:08
An interview with flautist Stathis Karapanos
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 interviewed flautist Stathis Kar...
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Season 17
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Episode 236
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20:12
An interview with award-winning vocalist Deelee Dube
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This time, I am joined by award-winning vocalist
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Season 17
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Episode 235
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26:34
A live conversation with pianist Simon Mulligan
Pianist Simon Mulligan joins me for the latest episode of Harmonious World. A transatlantic performer, Simon is British but lives in the United States. It was a delight to be introduced to him by frie...
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Season 17
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Episode 234
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36:27
Chatting with pianist and composer Phil Merriman
For the latest episode of Harmonious World, I'm joined by pianist and composer Phil Merriman: his album The Roots Be...
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Season 17
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Episode 233
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18:46
I tracked down Bjorn Arko after hearing his sax with Billy Cobham
Saxophonist Bjorn Arko is extraordinary and - after hearing him play with legendary drummer Billy Cobham at Love Supreme in July - I tracked him down and asked for an interview. The latest episode of Harmonious World is the result.Thank...
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Season 17
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Episode 232
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31:12
Norman Krieger plays Gershwin and tells me all about the new album
The latest episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with pianist Norman Krieger, discussing his new album - Norman Krieger plays Gershwin. wIt's a stunning album and it was a pleasure to discuss it with Norman, particularly ...
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Season 17
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Episode 231
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32:58
Chatting with Glenn Hartman about 'Tipish'
Welcome to Harmonious World where, as usual, I'm asking my guest to share some of what they're good at, in the hope of making the world more harmonious.This time, I'm joined by accordionist Glenn...
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Season 17
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Episode 230
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22:50
A delightful second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse
This was my second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse, a composer who is simply extraordinary. Her album Mythologies won a Grammy in 2022 and now Mythologies II is out, featuring t...
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Season 17
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Episode 229
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41:00
Live chat with tutors and campers at the Great British Music Camp 2024
Welcome to a very special episode of Harmonious World, in which I speak to the team behind the Great British Music Camp, as well as tutors and campers. GBMC is a very special place and if the quality...
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Season 17
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Episode 228
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