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Gondwana Records Podcast

Gondwana Records

Welcome to the Gondwana Records Podcast. Our presenter Mari* is joined by Gondwana artists and explores their musical origins, life stories and creative processes of their albums.

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October 28 · 35 min
Ep. 35 Rory Green – Moments Brighter Than The Sun
Rory Green discusses his debut album, Moments Brighter Than The Sun, and reflects on his musical journey, from childhood memories of Ghana and moving to the UK to his diverse upbringing and earliest musical influences. He shares stories of his first instruments, finding a home for his music at Gondwana Records, and building creative communities. Rory shares insight behind his new album and the value of stepping back to see the bigger picture. https://gondwana.lnk.to/MomentsBrighterThanTheSun!rory Gondwana Records: https://gondwanarecords.com/ Rory Green: https://www.rorygreen.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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October 21 · 5 min
Ep. 34 Jack Wyllie – 14 Questions with Mari*
Mari* and Jack Wyllie take part in a quick-fire Q&A, revealing Jack’s favourite instrument he owns, what he’d love to learn, and which musical legend comes out on top in a game to find his number one, plus much more. Jack Wyllie - Eternal Spring Eternal Spring: https://gondwana.lnk.to/EternalSpring Gondwana Records: https://gondwanarecords.com/ Jack Wyllie: https://jackwyllie.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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October 7 · 46 min
Ep.33 Jack Wyllie – Eternal Spring + Q&A
Jack Wyllie discusses his debut album, Eternal Spring, and the experience of releasing music under his own name. He explores the album’s inspirations, from family to nature. Jack talks about working with strings, inviting Portico Quartet bandmates onto the record, and experimenting with playing styles and rare instruments. Jack Wyllie - Lightness Jack Wyllie - Juniper Jack Wyllie - Green Lights Jack Wyllie - Pavilion Jack Wyllie - Magazine Jack Wyllie - Yesterday Today Jack Wyllie - Juniper Jack Wyllie - Eternal Spring Jack Wyllie - Actor Eternal Spring: https://gondwana.lnk.to/EternalSpring Gondwana Records: https://gondwanarecords.com/ Jack Wyllie: https://jackwyllie.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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October 1 · 36 min
Ep. 32 Jack Wyllie – Creating My Own Personal Sound
Jack Wyllie reflects on growing up surrounded by music, from his early experiences playing in orchestras and travelling as a teenager, to forming bands, collaborating with lifelong friend Milo Fitzpatrick and founding Portico Quartet. He also explores how he formed a sound of his own, his creative evolution and the influence of living in London. Jack Wyllie - Eternal Spring Jack Wyllie - Lightness Forgiveness - Mushroom Umbrella Portico Quartet - Youth Portico Quartet - Live, Besides, Again Portico Quartet - Lines Glow Portico Quartet - RGB Jack Wyllie - Juniper Forgiveness - Glasswing Jack Wyllie: https://jackwyllie.co.uk/ Eternal Spring: https://gondwana.lnk.to/EternalSpring Gondwana Records: https://gondwanarecords.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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July 1 · 8 min
Ep. 31 Jasmine Myra – 13 Questions with Mari*
Mari* and Jasmine Myra take part in a quick-fire Q&A. Find out whether Jasmine prefers composing or performing, what she'd be doing if she weren't a musician, her dream destination to visit, and more. Jasmine Myra - Fragments https://jasminemyra.com/ https://www.gondwanarecords.com https://jasminemyra.bandcamp.com/album/where-light-settles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 17 · 46 min
Ep. 30 Jasmine Myra – Where Light Settles + Q&A
Jasmine Myra discusses her latest album, Where Light Settles, recorded live in Leeds with sixteen musicians, including core members of her band and guest performers. She explores the inspirations behind the record, the power of instrumental music to tell stories and evoke emotions without words, and the ideas behind individual tracks. Jasmine also reflects on her experiences of bringing the music to audiences through touring. Jasmine Myra - Opening Jasmine Myra - Likeness and Shadow Jasmine Myra - Breath Jasmine Myra - Where Light Settles Jasmine Myra - Likeness and Shadow Jasmine Myra - Some Rain Must Fall Jasmine Myra - Reflections Jasmine Myra - Echo Jasmine Myra - In An Instant Jasmine Myra - Fragments Jasmine Myra - Where Light Settles https://jasminemyra.com/ https://www.gondwanarecords.com https://jasminemyra.bandcamp.com/album/where-light-settles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 2 · 27 min
Ep. 29 Jasmine Myra – Some Rain Must Fall
Jasmine Myra joins us to discuss her new album, Where Light Settles. She shares her process of writing and recording the music with her band together in the same room, and the emotion of hearing the songs come to life through live instruments for the very first time. Jasmine also reflects on her move to London, her continued collaboration with long-time musicians from the North of England, and her journey to becoming not just a musician, but an artist. Jasmine Myra - Opening Jasmine Myra - Breath Jasmine Myra - Some Rain Must Fall Jasmine Myra - Likeness and Shadow Jasmine Myra - In an Instant Jasmine Myra - Reflection https://jasminemyra.com/ https://www.gondwanarecords.com https://jasminemyra.bandcamp.com/album/where-light-settles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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April 30 · 4 min
Ep. 28 Hanakiv – 18 Questions with Mari*
Mari* and Hanakiv dive into a quick-fire round of Q&A. Hear her take on guilty pleasure records, the path she might have taken if she weren’t a musician, plus questions on style, sport, snacks, soundtracks, and more. Hanakiv - Lõpulaul Presented and produced by Mari* All the music owned and released by Gondwana Records https://hanakiv.com https://www.gondwanarecords.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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April 16 · 38 min
Ep. 27 Hanakiv – Interlude + Q&A
Hanakiv joins us to talk about her new album, Interlude. What began as therapeutic writing took shape after she brought an upright piano into her home, which became an essential part of her creative process. She shares how singing emerged naturally, from humming melodies to fully formed vocals, and how she came to share her voice with the world. Hanakiv - Numb Hanakiv - Still Hanakiv - Lõpulaul Hanakiv - Sunbeams Hanakiv - Lasele Hanakiv - Ma Langen Hanakiv - Intro Hanakiv - Liikumatult Hanakiv - January Song Hanakiv - Intro Hanakiv - May Song Opening Theme: The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours Hanakiv - Intro Presented and produced by Mari* All the music owned and released by Gondwana Records https://hanakiv.com/ https://www.gondwanarecords.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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April 9 · 33 min
Ep. 26 Hanakiv – Think Less, Feel More
Hanakiv explores her signature prepared piano technique, the inspirations behind her work, and the roots of her distinct sound. She reflects on her journey from growing up in Estonia through her musical education, formative internships and evolution as a composer, leading to her move to London and Gondwana Records. Hanakiv - Home II Hanakiv - Meditation III Hanakiv - Home I Hanakiv - Goodbye Hanakiv, Alabaster DePlume - No Words Left Hanakiv - And It Felt So Nice Opening Theme: The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours Hanakiv - Intro Presented and produced by Mari* All the music owned and released by Gondwana Records https://hanakiv.com/ https://www.gondwanarecords.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 26 · 55 min
Ep. 25 Hania Rani – Sentimental Value + Q&A
Hania Rani discusses her latest album, the original music for the film Sentimental Value. She reflects on her collaboration with director Joachim Trier, his connection to music, and the way he uses it in his films. She considers what film has taught her about expression, its ability to incorporate many elements, and its sense of discovery. Through her music, she amplifies the characters and their complexity. Hania shares her composing process, recording in different locations at different times, from Abbey Road Studios to the house where the film was set, with each piece still connected. Tracklist: Hania Rani - Childlike Hania Rani - The House Hania Rani - Rachel Hania Rani - Childlike Hania Rani - Nora Hania Rani - Lighter and Lighter Hania Rani - Agnes Hania Rani - Riksarkivet Hania Rani - Gustav Hania Rani - Sentimental Value Presented and produced by Mari* All the music owned and released by Gondwana Records https://haniarani.com/ https://www.gondwanarecords.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 12 · 11 min
Ep. 24 Ancient Infinity Orchestra (Ozzy Moysey) – 13 Questions with Mari*
Mari* and Ozzy play a short, quick round of fun Q&A, from one of the best live performances he’s seen to his favourite animals. Tune in to find out who Ozzy’s dream musical partner is. Tracklist: Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Joy of a Natural World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 12, 2025 · 11 min
Ep. 23 Chip Wickham – 15 Questions with Mari*
Mari* and Chip play a short, quick round of fun Q&A, from his desert island discs to football chat. Tune in to hear what he has to say about Coltrane vs. Pharoah Sanders. Tracklist: Chip Wickham - Outside Chip Wickham - No Turning Back Chip Wickham - Falling Deep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 14, 2025 · 49 min
Ep. 22 Ancient Infinity Orchestra (Ozzy Moysey) – It’s Always About Love + Q&A
Ozzy Moysey of Ancient Infinity Orchestra takes us through their new album, It’s Always About Love, sharing his musical inspirations and delving into the power that music has. We hear about the evolution and addition of members in the 15-piece ensemble and look closer at the songs on the album, with the meaning and stories behind them. Ozzy highlights the need for more music and kindness, and its ties to love, creativity and respecting each other. Tracklist: Ancient Infinity Orchestra - All I Can Say of the Blossoms Ancient Infinity Orchestra - At Yoshio Mountain Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Joy of a Natural World Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Nilgoon Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Chant for Don Cherry Ancient Infinity Orchestra - The Seeker Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Old Friends Ancient Infinity Orchestra - All I Can Say of the Blossoms Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow Ancient Infinity Orchestra - At Yoshio Mountain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 7, 2025 · 50 min
Ep. 21 Ancient Infinity Orchestra (Ozzy Moysey) – Don’t Practice Just Play + Q&A
Ozzy Moysey of 15 piece ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra shares with us the instruments he picked up from an early age, his musical education from lessons as a child through to music college and beyond, meeting likeminded musicians and moving into a house with his bandmates, rooted in community. His location in the county defined how he interacted with music; learning and writing from a village at a young age and experiencing live music in Brighton, to education and collaboration in the Leeds music scene. Also, find out the origins of the distinctive name, Ancient Infinity Orchestra. Tracklist: Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Greeting Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Rejoicing Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Spring Break Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Michael & Zelah Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Niyama Ancient Infinity Orchestra - River of Light Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Equanimity Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Act of the Sun Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Pharoah Sings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 25, 2025 · 53 min
Ep. 20 Chip Wickham – The Eternal Now + Q&A
Chip Wickham takes us through his new album The Eternal Now, sharing the journey of its creation from the initial sessions and the musicians he collaborated with, to the shared writing and production process with Matthew Halsall. This time, he embraced a different approach working at his own pace, taking time to explore creatively, and allowing space for playfulness. Tracklist: Chip Wickham - The Eternal Now Chip Wickham - Drifting Chip Wickham - No Turning Back Chip Wickham - Outside Chip Wickham - Nara Black (Feat. PEACH) Chip Wickham - Falling Deep Chip Wickham - Ikigai Chip Wickham - Lost Souls Chip Wickham - The Eternal Now Chip Wickham - Drifting Chip Wickham - Falling Deep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 16, 2025 · 41 min
Ep. 19 Chip Wickham – A Part of Something Bigger
Chip Wickham shares insights into his musical upbringing, recounting how learning to play the saxophone opened the door to the world of jazz. In this episode, he recognises those who shaped his musical education and reflects on the diverse genres along this journey. Chip speaks about his collaboration and friendship with Matthew Halsall and his inevitable move to Gondwana Records. Tracklist: Chip Wickham - Tubby Chaser Chip Wickham - Stratospheric Chip Wickham - Cloud 10 Chip Wickham - Seven Worlds Matthew Halsall - Sending My Love Chip Wickham - Sais (Egypt) Chip Wickham - Winter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 17, 2025 · 44 min
Ep. 18 Phi-Psonics (Seth Ford-Young) – Expanding To One
Seth Ford-Young of Phi-Psonics takes us behind the scenes of the new release Expanding to One, an album rooted in community and collaboration, which harnessed the power of having the audience in the same space at the time of recording. Embracing a DIY ethos and creating music largely in the moment, Seth explains how he co-ordinated an expansive group of musicians to record the project at Healing Force of the Universe, a record store in Pasadena, California. Tracklist: Phi-Psonics – Prelude: Expansion Phi-Psionics – Love Theme from Your Life Phi-Psonics – Sunrise Phi-Psionics – There’s Still Hope Phi-Psonics – Nature Sign Phi-Phonics – Sounds of the Universe Phi-Psonics – We’re All One Phi-Psonics – New Pyramid Phi-Psonics – Before the Pyramids Phi-Psonics – Healing Time Phi-Psonics – Discovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 11, 2025 · 40 min
Ep. 17 Phi-Psonics (Seth Ford-Young ) – Meaning and Connection Through Art
Seth Ford-Young of Phi-Psonics takes us on a journey through his early musical memories and the eclectic genres, instruments, and projects that shaped his path. In this episode, he reflects on the pivotal move to California, the influence of his surroundings and joining Gondwana Records. Exploring the ties between nature and sound, and finding meaning and connection through art. Tracklist: Phi-Psonics – An Offering Phi-Psonics – Desert Ride Phi-Psonics – New You Phi-Psonics – The Cradle Phi-Psonics – Still Dancing Phi-Psonics – Lunar Reflection Phi-Psonics – We Walk in the Gardens of Our Ancestors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 15, 2025 · 44 min
Ep.16 Vega Trails (Milo Fitzpatrick) – Sierra Tracks + Q&A
Milo Fitzpatrick takes us behind the scenes of Sierra Tracks, diving into the creative processes and the new musical territories explored alongside collaborator Jordan Smart. Inspired by his move to Madrid, Milo found himself composing melodies in his head while walking through the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. The landscape had a profound influence on the music, leading to the inclusion of grand string textures and expanding the ensemble. Milo shares the experience of recording this at Polish Radio with Hania Rani. Tracklist: Vega Trails – When this is Over Vega Trails – Dream House Vega Trails – Elis Vega Trails – Largo Vega Trails – Reverie Vega Trails – Sleepwalk Tokyo Vega Trails – Elis Vega Trails – Clarifantasista Vega Trails – Murmur Vega Trails – Old Friend; The Sea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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