
Harmonious World
Harmonious World brings interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. I’m a writer, musician and podcaster and this all started with a Quincy Jones quote I came across by chance during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." I'm so pleased to have interviewed - and will continue to interview - so many great musicians from around the world.
Thanks for listening.
Hilary Seabrook
Episodes
277 episodes
An engaging conversation with pianist Jeffrey Biegel
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.A few months ago, I interviewed composer
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Season 19
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Episode 264
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40:19

A special episode for International Women's Day 2025 with Claire Cope
Welcome to a special International Women's Day 2025 episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I'm delighted to be joined by pianist and composer
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Season 19
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Episode 263
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36:21

Chatting with guitarist Pritesh Walia about 'Hopetown'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.Guitarist Pritesh Walia joins me today from Califo...
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Season 19
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Episode 262
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23:27

A fascinating conversation with author and music expert Thomas W Morris
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It's always interesting to talk to someone with a passion for a specific musical topic and I'm ...
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Season 19
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Episode 261
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41:15

In conversation with bassist Adam Ben Ezra
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I was joined by bassist Adam Ben Ezra<...
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Season 19
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Episode 260
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14:32

Chatting with violinist and composer Petra Onderuf about her new album 'An Odd Time of Day'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It was a delight to chat with violinist and composer
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Season 19
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Episode 259
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11:57

The nomadic Marina Albero joins me to chat about 'A Nomad of Sound'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.From New Orleans, I'm joined for this episode by Barcelona-born jazz pianist
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Season 19
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Episode 258
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22:22

Discovering the Watford Jazz Junction Festival with Chris Newstead
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.In this case, it's a clarinettist who also helps many of us hear more great music -
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Season 19
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Episode 257
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29:52

In conversation with Ineza on the release of her album 'Women's Words, Sisters' Stories'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It was a pleasure to interview Ineza, discussing her ...
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Season 19
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Episode 256
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15:51

Discussing storytelling with singer-songwriter Avery Hill
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.In this episode, I chat with singer-songwriter Avery Hill
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Season 19
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Episode 255
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17:32

Starting season 19 - and 2025 - in conversation with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz
Happy New Year! Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This first episode of season 19 features a conversation with saxophonist and co...
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Season 19
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Episode 254
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20:57

Interviewing Pete Chambers from the Coventry Music Museum
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It is a real pleasure to end 2024 with this interview featuring
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Season 18
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Episode 253
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19:26

A live interview with Cat Bourne about her debut album 'Triquetra'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This conversation took place in the lobby of London's Kings Place concert hall and it was great...
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Season 18
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Episode 252
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18:19

An interview with Jim Morgan from the International Songwriting Competition
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This episode offers something a little different - a snapshot of the world of songwriters and a...
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Season 18
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Episode 251
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17:23

My 250th episode features the remarkable Rosie Frater-Taylor
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I can scarcely believe that I have reached 250 episodes (not my 250th guest, as there have been...
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Season 18
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Episode 250
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28:47

A live chat (between sets) with trombonist, composer and educator Dennis Rollins
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This conversation took place between sets at ...
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Season 18
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Episode 249
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13:27

Chatting with sax player, composer and vocalist Kim Cypher
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I've known about Kim Cypher - sax player, composer and voc...
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Season 18
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Episode 248
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22:08

A live conversation with Roberto Fonseca
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.With apologies for the background noise (including the sound-checking of Roberto's piano while ...
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Season 18
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Episode 247
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14:08

A third interview with vocalist and composer Laila Biali
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For the third time, I enjoyed chatting with pianist, composer and vocalist
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Season 18
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Episode 246
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24:24

Pianist Joel Lyssarides and I chat about 'Arcs and Rivers'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.It was a joy to chat with pianist Joel Lyssarides...
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Season 18
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Episode 245
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27:16

Starting Christmas early with Ashley Slater and 'Merry Jazzmas'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.Although I don't usually mention Christmas until December, there are a couple of great albums o...
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Season 18
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Episode 244
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39:11

Chatting with Playtime's Tom Bancroft
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this epiosde, I was joined by drummer Tom Bancroft fr...
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Season 18
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Episode 243
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32:46

A delightful third episode with composer Michael Shapiro
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This episode features an extended conversation with my dear friend
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Season 18
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Episode 242
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50:46
