Gondwana Records Podcast

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Milo Fitzpatrick of Vega Trails takes us on a journey through his early musical beginnings, from learning to play an instrument with his family to finding support and encouragement through school. In this episode, he shares the stories behind meeting his future bandmates and collaborators. Delving into the creative processes that shaped his music, Milo explains his desire to place the bass at the forefront of his sound and how that vision came to life within Vega Trails.

Tracklist:

Vega Trails – Largo

Vega Trails – Red Moon Rising

Vega Trails - Thoughts Shifting

Portico Quartet - Double Helix

Vega Trails – Spiral Slow

Portico Quartet - With Beside Against

Portico Quartet - Immediately Visible

Vega Trails – Love your Grace

Vega Trails – Closer

Vega Trails – Train to Kyoto

Vega Trails – New Planet

Vega Trails – Tramore Static

Vega Trails – Epic Dream

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Svaneborg Kardyb invite us behind the scenes of their creative journey, sharing how the park next to their studio became a muse for their latest album 'Superkilen'. In this episode, they discuss their live performances, the magic of composing together, and collaborations. 

Tracklist:

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Superkilen

Svaneborg Kardyb – Cycles

Svaneborg Kardyb  – St. Pancras

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Balancen

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Udsigten

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Vakler

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Balancen

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Tvillinger

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Tide

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Arendal

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Svaneborg Kardyb take us on a journey from their serendipitous beginnings to becoming Denmark’s breakthrough jazz artists. In this episode, the duo reflects on their chemistry, years of collaboration, and pivotal moments. They share the story of how they joined the Gondwana Records family and dive into their creative process.

Tracklist:

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Blik

Svaneborg Kardyb – Terrassedør (An Tiny Desk Concert)

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Et Lite Øyeblikk Bare (An Tiny Desk Concert)

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Farvel

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Op

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Island

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Over Tage

Svaneborg Kardyb  – Fragt

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

Tracklist:

Caoilfhionn Rose – Constellation

Caoilfhionn Rose – Wandering Mind

Caoilfhionn Rose – Josephine

Caoilfhionn Rose – Drifting Dust

Caoilfhionn Rose – Rainfall

Caoilfhionn Rose – Fall Into Place

Caoilfhionn Rose – Momentary

Caoilfhionn Rose – Simple

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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.

Tracklist:

Caoilfhionn Rose – Awaken

Caoilfhionn Rose – To Me

Caoilfhionn Rose – Garden

Caoilfhionn Rose – Every Waking Minutes

Caoilfhionn Rose – Path

Caoilfhionn Rose – Point In Time

Caoilfhionn Rose – Fireflies

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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 – Rising

Jasmine Myra – Still Waters

Jasmine Myra – Glimmers

Jasmine Myra – Knowingness

Jasmine Myra – From Embers

Jasmine Myra – How Tall the Mountains

Jasmine Myra – Rising

Opening Theme:

The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours

Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time

Jasmine Myra – Rising

Jingles:

GoGo Penguin – Hopopono

Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun

End Theme:

Portico Quartet – Warm Data

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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’.

Tracklist:

Jasmine Myra – Prologue

Jasmine Myra – Awakening

Jasmine Myra – Horizons

Jasmine Myra – Words Left Unspoken

Jasmine Myra – Morningtide

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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.

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - A Day In Never 

Hania Rani - Nostalgia 

Hania Rani - Oltre Terra

Hania Rani - Dancing with Ghost  (Ft. Patrick Watson)

Hania Rani - Thin Line (Ft. Duncan Bellamy)

Hania Rani - Don’t Break My Heart (Ft. Duncan Bellamy)

Hania Rani - Komeda

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

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - Dancing 

Hania Rani - Oltre Terra

Hania Rani - The Boat

Hania Rani - A Day in Never

Hania Rani -Moan

Hania Rani - Oltre Terra

Hania Rani - The Thin Line (Ft. Duncan Bellamy)

Hania Rani - Dancing with Ghost (Ft. Patrick Watson)

Hania Rani - A Whispering House (Ft.Olafur Arnalds)

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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.

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - Eden

Hania Rani - Time 

Hania Rani - Buka

Hania Rani - Nest

Hania Rani - Soleil Pâle

Hania Rani - Letter to Glass

Hania Rani - In Between 

Hania Rani - Zero Hour

Hania Rani - Rurka

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