Gondwana Records Podcast

Caoilfhionn Rose shares creative process, challenges and stories behind the songs from her latest album ‘Constellation’.

Caoilfhionn Rose discusses the power of music. She shares the significant period of writing sparked after being unwell and also talks about her passion for collaborating with other musicians.

Jasmine Myra talks us through the creative process of her new album ‘Rising’. She shares both her vulnerabilities and her growing confidence in herself and her music.Tracklist:Jasmine Myra – RisingJasmine Myra – Still WatersJasmine Myra – GlimmersJasmine Myra – KnowingnessJasmine Myra – From EmbersJasmine Myra – How Tall the MountainsJasmine Myra – RisingOpening Theme:The Gondwana Orchestra – ColoursForgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last TimeJasmine Myra – RisingJingles:GoGo Penguin – HopoponoMatthew Halsall – Salute to the SunEnd Theme:Portico Quartet – Warm Data

Jasmine Myra recalls how she started in jazz and developed her musicianship in Leeds. She also discusses her struggle with mental health, the positives that came from that challenging period and shares the story behind her signature song ‘Words Unspoken’.

Hania Rani picks up the conversation about her latest album ‘Ghosts’ with an introspective and intimate exploration of the making of the record. She closes the episode by answering questions from her listeners.

Hania Rani dives deep into her new album ‘Ghosts’, sharing the ethereal, liminal and haunted inspirations behind the music.

Hania Rani shares her thoughts and feelings behind performing live, discovering new art, and composing for theatre and film, as well as answering a variety of questions from her listeners.

Hania Rani guides us through stories of her musical childhood, finding her sound between Warsaw and Berlin, and sending her demos to Gondwana Records.