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The Guardian's Music Podcast

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The Guardian's Music podcast is our irregular but ever excellent look at music culture. Each week a special guest joined the Guardian’s Kate Hutchinson to discuss a musical theme, from Neneh Cherry on her journey from jazz to punk, to Stewart Lee’s survey of music and stand-up comedy. It’s very Guardian

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Apr 1, 2022
  • Explicit

Episodes20

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  • Apr 1, 2022 · 49 min

    Weekend: episode two of a new podcast

    In this episode, Marina Hyde looks at the new additions to Downing Street, Hadley Freeman interviews Hollywood actor Will Arnett, Sirin Kale tries her hand at quiz show Mastermind, and David Robson examines why we’re so stressed about stress

  • Feb 5, 2022 · 48 min

    Weekend: episode one of a new podcast

    In our first episode, Marina Hyde reflects on another less than stellar week for Boris Johnson, Edward Helmore charts the rise of Joe Rogan, Laura Snapes goes deep with singer George Ezra, and Alex Moshakis asks, “Are you a jerk at work?”

  • Jul 1, 2021 · 39 min

    Comfort Eating with Grace Dent: episode one of a new podcast

    In the first episode of our new podcast, screenwriter Russell T Davies tells Grace Dent about his childhood in Swansea, the delights of Woolworth’s pork and egg pies, and how his husband’s death informed his TV series It’s a Sin

  • Jun 25, 2020 · 16 min

    Innermost: episode 1 of a new series

    In our first episode, we hear how an uncle’s funeral and meals with an emotionally distant brother help James and Jess think about their families in new and unexpected ways.

  • Sep 18, 2016 · 52 min

    The Final Episode: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian's Music Podcast

    This final episode in the Brasil Music Exchange series is dedicated to the very best new music from Recife and Rio de Janeiro. What put Recife on the map was the ground-breaking Manguebeat cultural movement that kick-started an unprecedented creative explosion and long-time major music capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is most associated with bossa nova and samba. Join us in this farewell to the Paralympics with this explosive last episode

  • Sep 14, 2016 · 59 min

    Episode Nine: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast

    São Paulo is a megacity of over 20 million people and it’s the buzz at the heart of the independent music scene in Brazil. We feature music from the forefront of the SP new wave right now, with Metá Metá and their “apocalyptic afropunk”, the gorgeous pop melodies of Tulipa, indie rock princes Holger and hip hop star Criolo.

  • Sep 11, 2016 · 48 min

    Episode Eight: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast

    This episode is dedicated to Northern Brazil with new sounds from Amazonas state, Pará, Ceará and beyond. Right now a northern influence is taking the whole country by storm. Raw tecnobrega beats, twangy guitarrada riffs and bouncy carimbó rhythms are working their way into the national soundtrack. We go to the source

  • Sep 7, 2016 · 48 min

    Paralympic Special: Brazil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast

    This is the Brasil Music Exchange Paralympic special, bringing you the best new music direct from Brazil! This show is powered by Brazil’s bass-heavy beats - from dub and hip hop to sci-fi ragga. We go nationwide and check out the new Bahia Bass scene with tracks by Som Peba and A.MA.SSA. We play Rio rasteirinha by OMULU and outer-space bass by São Paulo’s sants and Cybass. Plus deep dub masters Digitaldubs, tropical bass kings Tropkillaz, hip hop maverick MC Sombra and more!

  • Aug 21, 2016 · 48 min

    The Close: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast

    This is the last episode of the Brasil Music Exchange! Over the past month we’ve brought you the best that Brasil has to offer. In this final episode Jody Gillett celebrates the women of new Brazilian music. Our all-female playlist includes the São Paulo vanguard sounds of Juçara Marçal, Tulipa and Céu, Bahia’s new voice Jurema, veteran carimbó queen Dona Onete and much more.

  • Aug 19, 2016 · 55 min

    Episode Five: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast

    Brasil Music Exchange brings you the best new music direct from Brazil! This episode features cover versions of vintage classics and long-lost gems by the new generation. Our ever diverse playlist goes from samba to ska, choro to forró. Playlist highlights include the traditional Bahian choir As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, São Paulo young guns Bixiga 70 and the deep treasure that is Goma-Laca.

  • Aug 17, 2016 · 1 hr 5 min

    Episode Four: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast

    Brasil Music Exchange brings you the best new music direct from Brazil. This show puts the spotlight on outstanding recent releases from across the country. The playlist features national stars Criolo and Emicida, solo debuts by Donatinho and Russo Passapusso and new tracks from Anelis Assumpção and folk disrupter Siba. We go from hip hop to samba-rock, afro-punk to indie pop. Come connect with the independent artists reinventing the sound of Brazil

  • Aug 12, 2016 · 49 min

    Episode Three: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast

    We’re continuing our trip across Brazil with great new sounds from the heart of the country. This show dedicated to the central zone focuses on music from the capital, Brasilia, rock city Goiânia and indie hub Belo Horizonte. Our playlist highlights include rising psychedelic stars Boogarins, alt-rock storytellers A Fase Rosa and blazing Brazilian hip hop by Flávio Renegado and Flora Matos.

  • Aug 10, 2016 · 52 min

    Episode Two: Brasil Music Exchange - The Guardian Music Podcast

    Artists in Brazil have a secret weapon - the incredible heritage of a country that is a bonafide musical giant. Right now they are also plugged into global currents and making their own innovative, unique and super-accessible music. This show is a whirlwind trip featuring 12 new tracks from artists across the whole country, from the deep south right up to the Amazon.

  • Aug 5, 2016 · 45 min

    Brasil Music Exchange: Olympic Special - The Guardian Music Podcast

    Fresh from Brazil, this is a great introduction into the very best new sounds from all over. You’ll hear the latest releases from Samba’s woman at the end of the world, Elza Soares, Salvador’s brilliant BaianaSystem and hip hop star Criolo. Plus brand new debuts: sweetness from Fioti, deepness from Ziminino and much more.