Amine Najjar is a songwriter from Lebanon who has worked with some of the music industry’s biggest names.
The story to create this show was a true back and forth problem, after writing a blog post almost 6 years ago, Ali said it was time for a face to face show which never materialized. But when the Pandemic hit, we had to go with a remote call.
Amine ... Show More
Sep 2024
#55 - Hasan Jad Traboulsi - The Odyssey of Rakmajeh: A Story of Surf, Turf & Wonder
What an episode to end Season 4 with. Season 4 was a journey in its own right, but as Hasan Traboulsi puts it: his story is an Odyssey itself. A man filled with Wonder and Excitement, Hasan Traboulsi has never shied away from challenges and “calculated” risks. Always a natural ex ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 2021
Pop’s Worst Kept Secret ft. Emily Warren
In 1974 country music, singer songwriter, Dolly Parton got wind that Elvis Presley wanted to record her new song, “I Will Always Love You.“ According to Dolly, the deal fell through when Elvis's manager demanded 50% of the publishing revenue. Dolly refused, released the song hers ... Show More
28m 33s
May 2021
Bullied for making music with Will Joseph Cook, dodie, Boys World and Alfie Templeman
Will Joseph Cook, Olivia and Queenie from Boys World, dodie, and Alfie Templeman discuss whether they share their creative processes on social media, overcoming industry stigma for being an 'internet artist', and finding strength in being who you are.Will Joseph Cook is a singer- ... Show More
29m 10s
Mar 2020
Musical identity with Sinkane, Emel Mathlouthi, Laima Leyton, and Shirley Tetteh
This week on Music Life Sinkane (Ahmed Gallab) is joined by Emel Mathlouthi, Laima Leyton, and Shirley Tetteh.With such an eclectic mix of musicians it’s only right they talk about straddling multiple cultures, the role spirituality plays in their music, how you turn an idea into ... Show More
33m 48s
Sep 2021
Singing is cool again with Sinead Harnett, Grades, Jae Stephens and Monro
Sinead Harnett, Grades, Jae Stephens and Monro discuss why naming songs is the easy part, balancing life and music, the importance of breaking away from music in order to live and gain experiences to write about, and the influence of R&B on their sound.Born in the UK before movin ... Show More
31m 58s
Sep 2020
Dark places and bliss with Reuben James, Izzy Bizu, Scribz Riley and Gracey
Singer, pianist and producer Reuben James started playing the piano from the age of three, so in terms of the percentages of a life spent in music he’s right at the top. In this episode of Music Life, he asks Izzy Bizu, Scribz Riley and Gracey about the best song they’ve written, ... Show More
28m 20s