Homespun Culture

In Part 2 of this two-part interview Producer-Composer Anthony J. Resta talks about his Italian heritage and about moving from Texas to Massachusetts and later on to Los Angeles.

In Part 1 of a multi-part interview, award winning multi-platinum record producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, sound designer, and father Anthony J. Resta tells stories about his childhood in Canada, Australia, and Houston, Texas, what damaged his self-esteem in school, and how he started his music career banging on pots and pans then playing drums.

Featuring Milana and Ivo Resta!

In Part 3 of 3, Homespun Culture host Andrea Surova speaks about her trip to visit family in Ukraine in April 2024, over two years into the war heartlessly and senselessly initiated by Russia. She describes what it was like to reunite with family she hadn’t seen in decades; how children related their experiences during the war; the day to day juxtaposition of love and war, stillness and air raid sirens, normalcy and normalization amidst air raid sirens, military checkpoints, and destruction; and the remarkable resilience, strength, and pride of the Ukrainian people.

In Part 2 of 3, Homespun Culture host Andrea Surova speaks about her trip to visit family in Ukraine in April 2024, over two years into the war heartlessly and senselessly initiated by Russia. She describes what it was like to reunite with family she hadn’t seen in decades; how children related their experiences during the war; the day to day juxtaposition of love and war, stillness and air raid sirens, normalcy and normalization amidst air raid sirens, military checkpoints, and destruction; and the remarkable resilience, strength, and pride of the Ukrainian people.

In Part 1 of 3, Homespun Culture host Andrea Surova speaks about her Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Croatian heritage and what it was like entering Ukraine for the first time in almost 40 years.

In Part 2 of a two-part interview, the fascinating Veronica Powell talks about her Polish heritage, language learning, accents, and preserving cultural traditions.

Veronica’s Biography in Her Words

Hi. Veronica Powell here. I am fascinated by people and their stories. I have lived and travelled around the world and seen the most amazing things and met incredible communities along the way. I was a make up and hair designer in the film industry which led me to amazing places and ultimately the best experience ever meeting my husband and starting my beautiful family. I am always an artist in my core and as such embrace all the color and beauty life has to offer. Now a yoga and movement instructor I am able to tap into all my experiences and guide others in their journey.

In Part 1 of a two-part interview, the fascinating Veronica Powell talks about her Polish heritage, how her Polish grandparents were moved from Poland to camps in Siberia, Uganda, India, and elsewhere; how she felt growing up in England and Scotland; and moving to Australia then Los Angeles.

Veronica’s Biography in Her Words

Hi. Veronica Powell here. I am fascinated by people and their stories. I have lived and travelled around the world and seen the most amazing things and met incredible communities along the way. I was a make up and hair designer in the film industry which led me to amazing places and ultimately the best experience ever meeting my husband and starting my beautiful family. I am always an artist in my core and as such embrace all the color and beauty life has to offer. Now a yoga and movement instructor I am able to tap into all my experiences and guide others in their journey.

In Part 2 of 2, ebullient filmmakers Gerard Hynes and Carsten Windhorst, currently working on a documentary film about Duran Duran, continue the discussion about their native Ireland and Germany, living in England, and where cultures may clash.

Biographies

Gerard Hynes is a professional photographer who focuses on the music industry, portraits reportage, award ceremonies, and special events.

Carsten Windhorst is an internationally published London-based photographer and videographer specializing in portrait, live music, and reportage photography.

Ebullient filmmakers Gerard Hynes and Carsten Windhorst, currently working on a documentary film about Duran Duran, talk about their native Ireland and Germany and what drew them to England.

Biographies

Gerard Hynes is a professional photographer who focuses on the music industry, portraits reportage, award ceremonies, and special events.

Carsten Windhorst is an internationally published London-based photographer and videographer specializing in portrait, live music, and reportage photography.