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Soundtracks
By Tendai MaveteraSociety & Culture
Soundtracks episodes
- Listener submission: "No Such Thing as a Life that's Better than Yourz"
On this Listener's submission episode, a listener shares with us their memory of driving around with their uncle as a teenager listening to J. Cole's '2014 Forest Hill Drives'. The track 'Love Yourz' allows the listener to reflect on and be grateful for all the things good things they have in their life. This prompts Jonjan and I to reflect on the most important things in life such as love and community.
Song:Love Yourz - J. ColeStream Jonjan's debut album Strings Attached
Jonjan's Instagram, Website and YouTube
Playlist for this episode on Spotify Follow the show on Instagram
Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on InstagramPlease Follow and leave a review19 min - E14: Jonjan's Sountracks | An Ode to Groove and Funk
On this episode, I sit down with the most talented guitarist I have had the pleasure of seeing live, Jonjan. Jonjan is Flamenco-Funk Fusion solo acoustic guitarist with a deep love for groove and funk. This is an ode to the music that had an influence on his life and his artistry - from Pink Floyd to George Benson to Santana. Jonjan also talks to me about his debut album, Strings Attached. For me, this is truly an introduction to guitar music and a masterclass on groove and funk.
Some songs that are mentioned on this episode:
Strings Attached - Jonjan
Hey You - Pink Floyd
Give Me the Night - George Benson
Maria Maria -Santana
Gravity - John Mayer
Stream Jonjan's debut album Strings Attached
Jonjan's Instagram, Website and YouTube
Playlist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram
Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on InstagramPlease Follow and leave a review1 hr 7 min - Listener submission: "Cherishing the laughter"
On this Listener's submission episode, a listener reflects on how laughing just for the sake of laughing is such an invaluable skill. Charisse C and I use this to talk about memories of laughing and sharing music with our siblings.
Some songs that are mentioned on this episode:
I Love To Laugh - Edwynn, Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke
Morning Sun - Charisse C
Jump - Tyla
Stream Charisse C's debut EP Evergreen
Charisse C's Instagram
Charisse C | Boiler Room Marseille: Maraboutage
Abantu's websitePlaylist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram
Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on InstagramPlease Follow and leave a review12 min - E13: Charisse C's Sountracks | Music & the Magic of going back home
On this episode, I sit down with DJ, singer, producer and Abantu label owner Charisse C. We discuss the influence our parents' music tastes had on us and how music can
bring us comfort and transport us back to the places we consider home. Charisse also talks to me about her debut EP, Evergreen.Some songs that are mentioned on this episode:
Morning Sun - Charisse C
Khulula - Charisse C
Sonini - Sun-El Musician, Simmy, Lelo Kamau
All the Way Down -Kelela
Stream Charisse C's debut EP Evergreen
Charisse C's Instagram
Charisse C | Boiler Room Marseille: MaraboutageAbantu's websitePlaylist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram
Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on InstagramPlease Follow and leave a review1 hr 2 min - Listener submission: "A Song That Defined My Suffering"
On this Listener's submission episode, a listener shares how Drown by Bring Me The Horizon was vital in articulating their mental state in the past but now it serves as a reminder of how far they come and how much they have grown. Nia Chennai and I use this to talk about mental health and our journeys with therapy.
Some songs that are mentioned on this episode:Drown - Bring Me The Horizon
Messy - Olivia Dean
Since We Ain't Together - Nia ChennaiStream Nia's latest single So Pretty When You Cry
Nia's Instagram Playlist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on InstagramPlease leave a review :)
17 min - E12: Nia Chennai's Sountracks | Growing up on Music Videos
On this episode, I sit down with the stunning and talented neo soul musician Nia Chennai . We discuss her first ever live show which took place earlier this year and our mutual love of old music videos. Nia also shares the story behind some of her most popular songs.
Some songs that are mentioned on this episode:Since We Ain't Together - Nia ChennaiTea Lady - Nia Chennai
On & On - Erykah BaduStream Nia's latest single So Pretty When You Cry
Nia's InstagramPlaylist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on InstagramPlease leave a review :)
49 min - Listener submission: Reminiscing on being Seventeen
Make sure you review and share this episode with other music lovers!
In this week's submission, a listener shares how Seventeen by Johnny Rain resonates with their growth journey and Jackson and I use this song to reminisce about being 17 and the things we learned from that time in our lives.Jackson's InstagramPlaylist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on Instagram21 min - E11: Jackson's Soundtracks | It Started with Jazz
WE ARE BACK! Oh, how I have missed you all. On this episode, I sit down with the talented musician Jackson Rouse to talk about the his soundtracks. We touch on how jazz was his earliest musical influence, his love for musical theatre and how discovering R&B changed his life.
Some songs that are mentioned on this episode:Move - Jackson RouseWash My Hands - Jackson
Pick Up You Feelings - Jazmine SullivanJackson's InstagramPlaylist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on InstagramPlease leave a review :)
1 hr 12 min - Listener submission: 'Grief, mental health, sense of peace with a hint of nostalgia'In this week's submission, a listener shares the songs that resonated with them through grief and their 'selfish' era.Submission songs:
1. Never again - Partynextdoor
2. Explain myself - Che Ecru
3. Dear God - Boyz II Men
4. Dludlu - Kelvin Momo
Musaka's InstagramPlaylist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on Instagram25 min - E10: Musaka's Soundtracks | The heartbreak of friendship breakups
On this episode, my little sister, Musaka, and I use music to discuss the devastating friendship breakups,
the strength that comes with being vulnerable and our relationship with God.Some songs that are mentioned on this episode:I wanna know -JoeReturn of the Mack - Mark Morrison
Me & U - TemsSilence - Popcaan
Musaka's InstagramPlaylist for this episode on SpotifyFollow the show on Instagram Submission your soundtrack stories HERE or send it to us on InstagramPlease leave a review :)
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About Soundtracks
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Soundtracks, the podcast where we share the personal connections we have with music and how these connections have shaped our experiences, memories and emotions.
We all have songs that remind us of home, that have helped us through a difficult heartbreak or are simply the backing tracks to our best moments. What's on your soundtrack?