Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Harmonizing Voices: Global Perspectives on Equality & Diversity in the Music and Entertainment Industries with Saskhia Menendez & Special Guests
Hosted by Saskhia Menendez, award-winning advocate and music industry leader, Music Industry Insights Worldwide dives deep into the evolving world of equality and diversity in the music and entertainment industries. Through candid conversations with special guests, including trailblazing artists, producers, and industry experts, this podcast explores the stories, struggles, and successes of those dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable industry.
Whether you're an artist, industry professional, or music enthusiast, you’ll gain unique insights into the challenges faced by marginalized communities and how we can build a future of opportunity and representation.
Alongside the podcast, Saskhia is set to release her interactive educational book (available soon), offering valuable tools, resources, and strategies to empower the next generation of artists and industry professionals. She’s also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, with recognition from the Global Diversity & Inclusion Honors and a Trans Charter to help support marginalized voices in music.
Join us in reshaping the global music scene, one voice at a time.
Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, connects cultures, and touches our deepest emotions. It has the power to change lives, challenge norms, and inspire social change. However, as we celebrate the incredible diversity of voices and talents within the music industry, it's essential to acknowledge that the path to equality, diversity, and inclusion has not always been harmonious.
In this podcast, we aim to spotlight the stories, struggles, and successes of those working tirelessly to make the music industry a more inclusive and equitable space for all. We will delve into the experiences of artists, producers, managers, and industry professionals who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and reshaping the landscape of the music world.
Stay connected and be part of the change:
- Follow Saskhia Menendez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssaskhia/
- Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kMWsoBQPh7Y5qgM5hgZJh
- Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and feedback on social media using #HarmonizingVoices #musicindustryinsightsworldwide #saskhiamenendez
So, whether you're a music enthusiast, an industry insider, or someone looking to be inspired, "Harmonizing Voices" is your guide to the evolving and ever-inspiring world of music industry equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
From Lagos Streets to Royal Legacy: Healing, Identity & Sound with Nino Mayanna
In this deeply moving episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez is joined by Nino Mayanna, a Nigerian-born singer whose life story is as powerful as her music.
Raised on the streets of Lagos with little sense of what the future might hold, Nino’s life changed dramatically when her father was called home to ascend his ancestral throne — revealing her lineage as an African Princess and descendant of a King and Pan-African war hero. Thrust suddenly into the spotlight at a young age, her world shifted overnight.
In 2007, Nino faced another life-altering moment when she survived a devastating gas explosion, leaving her both physically and mentally scarred. The near-death experience deeply impacted her confidence and sense of direction — but it also became the catalyst for her artistic awakening. Through music, Nino found healing, strength, and purpose.
In this conversation, she shares how songwriting became a lifeline, how she pioneered the use of the Talking Drum within R&B, and how cultural identity, resilience, and creativity have shaped her sound. Now a multi-talented and versatile artiste, Nino blends genres and traditions to create something entirely her own.
We also explore her recent achievement of graduating with a First Class Master’s degree in Research in Performing Arts, her collaborations with respected artists and industry leaders, and how she continues to evolve as both an artist and a woman reclaiming her narrative.
This episode is a story of survival, heritage, healing, and the transformative power of music.
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