Harmonious World
Interviews with great 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.
Episodes
250 episodes
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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18:11
Aaron Jensen joins me to discuss Countermeasure's latest album
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I'm joined by vocalist and composer Aaron Jensen to discuss his role as Artistic Director of
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Season 17
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Episode 227
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19:46
Chatting - twice - with guitarist Aleksi Glick
As if it's not enough that Aleksi Glick has appeared twice already on Harmonious World (in 2020 and
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Season 17
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Episode 226
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21:53
A live chat with pianist and composer Craig Urquhart
This is, coincidentally, the third in a series of episodes featuring past guests and it's been another fascinating opportunity to chat with a musician about their life and work both during and following the pandemic. With pianist and composer <...
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Season 17
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Episode 225
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12:23
Marina Arsenijevic explains her obsession with Chopin and her latest album
Once more, I'm joined by a previous guest. This time it's pianist Marina Arsenijevic, who has an album out that celebrates her obsession with Chopin.Marina and I discuss her recording t...
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Season 17
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Episode 224
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30:47
Discussing 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' with composer Peter Boyer
A delightful second episode with composer Peter Boyer: this time celebrating the release of his
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Season 17
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Episode 223
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29:47
A chat with Jeff Slate on mutual friends and the release of 'The Last Day of Summer'
It's incredible that my path has never crossed with that of Jeff Slate - we have mutual friends and musical experiences going back too long to calculate. It was a joy to chat with him about his album
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Season 17
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Episode 222
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38:47
A chat with Dermot Rogers on a new re-release from guitarist Louis Stewart
This is my second chat with record producer Dermot Rogers, around the new re-release of Louis The First from Irish guitarist ...
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Season 17
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Episode 221
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26:13
Harmonious World special from Love Supreme 2024
Welcome to a very special episode of Harmonious World, with snippets recorded live at Love Supreme 2024.Alongside random musings from around the site, you'll hear a conversation with Britis...
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Season 17
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Episode 220
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14:23
Guitarist Rob Luft joins me in front of an audience
This is the second episode featuring guitarist Rob Luft and - most excitingly - the FIRST Harmonious World episode recorded in front of an audience. The event was part of
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Season 17
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Episode 219
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1:13:20
Season 17 trailer
Welcome to season 17 of Harmonious World.I hope that 2024 is a happy and healthy year for you all so far. Some of my guests and listeners are in parts of the world where that probably seems impossible, and I really hope that we see some ...
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A chat with vocalist Cliff Beach about his new album 'You Showed Me The Way'
Vocalist Cliff Beach released You Showed Me The Way earlier this year, paying tribute...
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Season 16
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Episode 218
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26:08
A live conversation with pianist and composer Nicole Brancato
This is my second chat with pianist and composer Nicole Brancato and this one was in a (noisy) coffee shop in central London. It was great to chat with Nicole in person and find out more about the m...
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Season 16
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Episode 217
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36:13
Avishai Darash and I chat about his new album 'Between Hope and Despair'
I'm joined by pianist and composer Avishai Darash to discuss his latest album - Between Hope and Despair. Avis...
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Season 16
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Episode 216
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41:23
Your personal invitation to see Harmonious World recorded in front of an audience
Join me in conversation with renowned International jazz guitarist Rob Luft - the first episode recorded live in front of an audience.I've recorded episodes with Rob before and it's fantastic that he can be my first guest in front of a l...
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Season 16
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