Gondwana Records Podcast

Ep. 25 Hania Rani – Sentimental Value + Q&A

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hania Rani discusses her latest album, the original music for the film Sentimental Value. She reflects on her collaboration with director Joachim Trier, his connection to music, and the way he uses it in his films. She considers what film has taught her about expression, its ability to incorporate many elements, and its sense of discovery. Through her music, she amplifies the characters and their complexity. Hania shares her composing process, recording in different locations at different times, from Abbey Road Studios to the house where the film was set, with each piece still connected.

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - Childlike

Hania Rani - The House

Hania Rani - Rachel

Hania Rani - Childlike

Hania Rani - Nora

Hania Rani - Lighter and Lighter

Hania Rani - Agnes

Hania Rani - Riksarkivet

Hania Rani - Gustav

Hania Rani - Sentimental Value

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Ep. 24 Ancient Infinity Orchestra (Ozzy Moysey) – 13 Questions with Mari*

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:51:19 GMT

Mari* and Ozzy play a short, quick round of fun Q&A, from one of the best live performances he’s seen to his favourite animals. Tune in to find out who Ozzy’s dream musical partner is.

Tracklist:

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Joy of a Natural World

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Ep. 23 Chip Wickham – 15 Questions with Mari*

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:28:52 GMT

Mari* and Chip play a short, quick round of fun Q&A, from his desert island discs to football chat. Tune in to hear what he has to say about Coltrane vs. Pharoah Sanders.

Tracklist:

Chip Wickham - Outside

Chip Wickham - No Turning Back

Chip Wickham - Falling Deep

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Ep. 22 Ancient Infinity Orchestra (Ozzy Moysey) – It’s Always About Love + Q&A

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:01:16 GMT

Ozzy Moysey of Ancient Infinity Orchestra takes us through their new album, It’s Always About Love, sharing his musical inspirations and delving into the power that music has. We hear about the evolution and addition of members in the 15-piece ensemble and look closer at the songs on the album, with the meaning and stories behind them. Ozzy highlights the need for more music and kindness, and its ties to love, creativity and respecting each other.

Tracklist:

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - All I Can Say of the Blossoms

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - At Yoshio Mountain

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Joy of a Natural World

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Nilgoon

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Chant for Don Cherry

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - The Seeker

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Old Friends

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - All I Can Say of the Blossoms

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - At Yoshio Mountain

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Ep. 21 Ancient Infinity Orchestra (Ozzy Moysey) – Don’t Practice Just Play + Q&A

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:47:24 GMT

Ozzy Moysey of 15 piece ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra shares with us the instruments he picked up from an early age, his musical education from lessons as a child through to music college and beyond, meeting likeminded musicians and moving into a house with his bandmates, rooted in community. His location in the county defined how he interacted with music; learning and writing from a village at a young age and experiencing live music in Brighton, to education and collaboration in the Leeds music scene. Also, find out the origins of the distinctive name, Ancient Infinity Orchestra.

Tracklist:

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Greeting

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Rejoicing

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Spring Break

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Michael & Zelah

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Niyama

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - River of Light

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Equanimity

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Act of the Sun

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Pharoah Sings

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Ep. 20 Chip Wickham – The Eternal Now + Q&A

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:53:43 GMT

Chip Wickham takes us through his new album The Eternal Now, sharing the journey of its creation from the initial sessions and the musicians he collaborated with, to the shared writing and production process with Matthew Halsall. This time, he embraced a different approach working at his own pace, taking time to explore creatively, and allowing space for playfulness.

Tracklist:

Chip Wickham - The Eternal Now

Chip Wickham - Drifting

Chip Wickham - No Turning Back

Chip Wickham - Outside

Chip Wickham - Nara Black (Feat. PEACH)

Chip Wickham - Falling Deep

Chip Wickham - Ikigai

Chip Wickham - Lost Souls

Chip Wickham - The Eternal Now

Chip Wickham - Drifting

Chip Wickham - Falling Deep

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Ep. 19 Chip Wickham – A Part of Something Bigger

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:08:53 GMT

Chip Wickham shares insights into his musical upbringing, recounting how learning to play the saxophone opened the door to the world of jazz. In this episode, he recognises those who shaped his musical education and reflects on the diverse genres along this journey. Chip speaks about his collaboration and friendship with Matthew Halsall and his inevitable move to Gondwana Records.

Tracklist:

Chip Wickham - Tubby Chaser

Chip Wickham - Stratospheric

Chip Wickham - Cloud 10

Chip Wickham - Seven Worlds

Matthew Halsall - Sending My Love

Chip Wickham - Sais (Egypt)

Chip Wickham - Winter

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Ep. 18 Phi-Psonics (Seth Ford-Young) – Expanding To One

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:34:21 GMT

Seth Ford-Young of Phi-Psonics takes us behind the scenes of the new release Expanding to One, an album rooted in community and collaboration, which harnessed the power of having the audience in the same space at the time of recording. Embracing a DIY ethos and creating music largely in the moment, Seth explains how he co-ordinated an expansive group of musicians to record the project at Healing Force of the Universe, a record store in Pasadena, California.

Tracklist:

Phi-Psonics – Prelude: Expansion

Phi-Psionics – Love Theme from Your Life

Phi-Psonics – Sunrise

Phi-Psionics – There’s Still Hope

Phi-Psonics – Nature Sign

Phi-Phonics – Sounds of the Universe

Phi-Psonics – We’re All One

Phi-Psonics – New Pyramid

Phi-Psonics – Before the Pyramids

Phi-Psonics – Healing Time

Phi-Psonics – Discovery

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Ep. 17 Phi-Psonics (Seth Ford-Young ) – Meaning and Connection Through Art

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Seth Ford-Young of Phi-Psonics takes us on a journey through his early musical memories and the eclectic genres, instruments, and projects that shaped his path. In this episode, he reflects on the pivotal move to California, the influence of his surroundings and joining Gondwana Records. Exploring the ties between nature and sound, and finding meaning and connection through art.

Tracklist:

Phi-Psonics – An Offering

Phi-Psonics – Desert Ride

Phi-Psonics – New You

Phi-Psonics – The Cradle

Phi-Psonics – Still Dancing

Phi-Psonics – Lunar Reflection

Phi-Psonics – We Walk in the Gardens of Our Ancestors

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Ep.16 Vega Trails (Milo Fitzpatrick) – Sierra Tracks + Q&A

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Milo Fitzpatrick takes us behind the scenes of Sierra Tracks, diving into the creative processes and the new musical territories explored alongside collaborator Jordan Smart. Inspired by his move to Madrid, Milo found himself composing melodies in his head while walking through the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. The landscape had a profound influence on the music, leading to the inclusion of grand string textures and expanding the ensemble. Milo shares the experience of recording this at Polish Radio with Hania Rani.

Tracklist:

Vega Trails – When this is Over

Vega Trails – Dream House

Vega Trails – Elis

Vega Trails – Largo

Vega Trails – Reverie

Vega Trails – Sleepwalk Tokyo

Vega Trails – Elis

Vega Trails – Clarifantasista

Vega Trails – Murmur

Vega Trails – Old Friend; The Sea

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Ep.15 Vega Trails (Milo Fitzpatrick) – Silence Shapes Sound + Q&A

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:05:45 GMT

Milo Fitzpatrick of Vega Trails takes us on a journey through his early musical beginnings, from learning to play an instrument with his family to finding support and encouragement through school. In this episode, he shares the stories behind meeting his future bandmates and collaborators. Delving into the creative processes that shaped his music, Milo explains his desire to place the bass at the forefront of his sound and how that vision came to life within Vega Trails.

Tracklist:

Vega Trails – Largo

Vega Trails – Red Moon Rising

Vega Trails - Thoughts Shifting

Portico Quartet - Double Helix

Vega Trails – Spiral Slow

Portico Quartet - With Beside Against

Portico Quartet - Immediately Visible

Vega Trails – Love your Grace

Vega Trails – Closer

Vega Trails – Train to Kyoto

Vega Trails – New Planet

Vega Trails – Tramore Static

Vega Trails – Epic Dream

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Ep.14 Svaneborg Kardyb – Superkilen + Q&A

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:42:53 GMT

Svaneborg Kardyb invite us behind the scenes of their creative journey, sharing how the park next to their studio became a muse for their latest album 'Superkilen'. In this episode, they discuss their live performances, the magic of composing together, and collaborations.

Tracklist:

Svaneborg Kardyb – Superkilen

Svaneborg Kardyb – Cycles

Svaneborg Kardyb – St. Pancras

Svaneborg Kardyb – Balancen

Svaneborg Kardyb – Udsigten

Svaneborg Kardyb – Vakler

Svaneborg Kardyb – Balancen

Svaneborg Kardyb – Tvillinger

Svaneborg Kardyb – Tide

Svaneborg Kardyb – Arendal

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Ep.13 Svaneborg Kardyb – Sparkle of Something Different + Q&A

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:50:08 GMT

Svaneborg Kardyb take us on a journey from their serendipitous beginnings to becoming Denmark’s breakthrough jazz artists. In this episode, the duo reflects on their chemistry, years of collaboration, and pivotal moments. They share the story of how they joined the Gondwana Records family and dive into their creative process.

Tracklist:

Svaneborg Kardyb – Blik

Svaneborg Kardyb – Terrassedør (An Tiny Desk Concert)

Svaneborg Kardyb – Et Lite Øyeblikk Bare (An Tiny Desk Concert)

Svaneborg Kardyb – Farvel

Svaneborg Kardyb – Op

Svaneborg Kardyb – Island

Svaneborg Kardyb – Over Tage

Svaneborg Kardyb – Fragt

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Ep.12 Caoilfhionn Rose – Constellation + Q&A

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:16:35 GMT

Caoilfhionn Rose shares creative process, challenges and stories behind the songs from her latest album ‘Constellation’.

Tracklist:

Caoilfhionn Rose – Constellation

Caoilfhionn Rose – Wandering Mind

Caoilfhionn Rose – Josephine

Caoilfhionn Rose – Drifting Dust

Caoilfhionn Rose – Rainfall

Caoilfhionn Rose – Fall Into Place

Caoilfhionn Rose – Momentary

Caoilfhionn Rose – Simple

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Ep.11 Caoilfhionn Rose – Pathway to Music : Fall Into Place + Q&A

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:31:20 GMT

Caoilfhionn Rose discusses the power of music. She shares the significant period of writing sparked after being unwell and also talks about her passion for collaborating with other musicians.

Tracklist:

Caoilfhionn Rose – Awaken

Caoilfhionn Rose – To Me

Caoilfhionn Rose – Garden

Caoilfhionn Rose – Every Waking Minutes

Caoilfhionn Rose – Path

Caoilfhionn Rose – Point In Time

Caoilfhionn Rose – Fireflies

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Ep.10 Jasmine Myra – Still Waters Run Deep + Q&A

Wed, 22 May 2024 23:03:53 GMT

Jasmine Myra talks us through the creative process of her new album ‘Rising’. She shares both her vulnerabilities and her growing confidence in herself and her music.

Tracklist:

Jasmine Myra – Rising

Jasmine Myra – Still Waters

Jasmine Myra – Glimmers

Jasmine Myra – Knowingness

Jasmine Myra – From Embers

Jasmine Myra – How Tall the Mountains

Jasmine Myra – Rising

Opening Theme:

The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours

Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time

Jasmine Myra – Rising

Jingles:

GoGo Penguin – Hopopono

Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun

End Theme:

Portico Quartet – Warm Data

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Ep.09 Jasmine Myra – Rising with music + Q&A

Mon, 13 May 2024 23:05:20 GMT

Jasmine Myra recalls how she started in jazz and developed her musicianship in Leeds. She also discusses her struggle with mental health, the positives that came from that challenging period and shares the story behind her signature song ‘Words Unspoken’.

Tracklist:

Jasmine Myra – Prologue

Jasmine Myra – Awakening

Jasmine Myra – Horizons

Jasmine Myra – Words Left Unspoken

Jasmine Myra – Morningtide

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Ep.08 Hania Rani – Searching for Ghosts + Q&A

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:40:43 GMT

Hania Rani picks up the conversation about her latest album ‘Ghosts’ with an introspective and intimate exploration of the making of the record. She closes the episode by answering questions from her listeners.

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - A Day In Never

Hania Rani - Nostalgia

Hania Rani - Oltre Terra

Hania Rani - Dancing with Ghost (Ft. Patrick Watson)

Hania Rani - Thin Line (Ft. Duncan Bellamy)

Hania Rani - Don’t Break My Heart (Ft. Duncan Bellamy)

Hania Rani - Komeda

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Ep.07 Hania Rani – Inspired by Ghosts

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:01:30 GMT

Hania Rani dives deep into her new album ‘Ghosts’, sharing the ethereal, liminal and haunted inspirations behind the music.

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - Dancing

Hania Rani - Oltre Terra

Hania Rani - The Boat

Hania Rani - A Day in Never

Hania Rani -Moan

Hania Rani - Oltre Terra

Hania Rani - The Thin Line (Ft. Duncan Bellamy)

Hania Rani - Dancing with Ghost (Ft. Patrick Watson)

Hania Rani - A Whispering House (Ft.Olafur Arnalds)

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Ep.06 Hania Rani – Artistic Explorations + Q&A

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:46:49 GMT

Hania Rani shares her thoughts and feelings behind performing live, discovering new art, and composing for theatre and film, as well as answering a variety of questions from her listeners.

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - Eden

Hania Rani - Time

Hania Rani - Buka

Hania Rani - Nest

Hania Rani - Soleil Pâle

Hania Rani - Letter to Glass

Hania Rani - In Between

Hania Rani - Zero Hour

Hania Rani - Rurka

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Ep.05 Hania Rani – Life with Piano

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:10:29 GMT

Hania Rani guides us through stories of her musical childhood, finding her sound between Warsaw and Berlin, and sending her demos to Gondwana Records.

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - F Major

Hania Rani - Sun

Hania Rani - Dreamy

Hania Rani - Esja

Hania Rani - Tennen

Hania Rani - Summer

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Ep.04 Matthew Halsall – Weaving New Worlds + Q&A

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:09:23 GMT

Matthew Halsall walks us through ‘An Ever Changing View’, exploring the thoughts and processes behind the music and the colourful tapestry on the album artwork. The episode closes with questions from Matthew’s listeners.

Tracklist:

Matthew Halsall - An Ever Changing View

Matthew Halsall - Water Street

Matthew Halsall - Calder Shapes

Matthew Halsall - Field of Vision

Matthew Halsall - Natural Movement

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Ep.03 Matthew Halsall – Sketching with Sounds

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:44:29 GMT

Matthew Halsall talks us through the magical locations where he composed his new album ‘An Ever Changing View’ and plays some of his treasured, custom-made percussion that features on the record.

Tracklist:

Matthew Halsall - Water Street

Matthew Halsall - Calder Shapes

Matthew Halsall - Tracing Nature

Matthew Halsall - Field of Vision

Matthew Halsall - Mountains, Trees and Seas

Matthew Halsall - Triangles in the Sky

Matthew Halsall - Jewels

Matthew Halsall - Triangles in the Sky

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Ep.02 Matthew Halsall – Vision for Gondwana Records + Q&A

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:17:35 GMT

Matthew Halsall shares the story, vision and thoughts behind Gondwana Records, as well as answering a variety of questions from his listeners.

Tracklist:

Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestral - Daan Park

Matthew Halsall - Joyful Spirit of the Universe

Matthew Halsall - Together

Matthew Halsall - Song of Charlie

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Ep.01 Matthew Halsall – Beginnings in Music

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:01:28 GMT

Matthew Halsall discusses key moments and memories from his childhood with presenter Mari*, recalling the experiences that shaped his musical tastes and artistic journey.

Tracklist:

Matthew Halsall - Positive Activity

Matthew Halsall - Mudita

Matthew Halsall - Life

Phil France (Mr.Scruff Remix) - Joy of Brass

Matthew Halsall - I’ve Found Joy

Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra - Journey in Satchidananda

Matthew Halsall - Sending My Love

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Gondwana Records Podcast Trailer

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:11:56 GMT

Trumpeter, producer and label founder Matthew Halsall sits down with Gondwana Records’ DJ Mari* to chat about his musical origins, passions outside of music and to dive deeper into his landmark new album ‘An Ever Changing View’.

Episode 01 is out on Monday 18th September.

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