EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 29 MIN
Roots, Rhythms and Reverence with Aziz Ibrahim
from Forever Mancunians · host Forever Manchester
In this episode, Sophie speaks with musician and composer Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses and Simply Red) about growing up in Longsight, discovering the rich, multicultural life of South Manchester, and the sounds that brought people together across faiths and backgrounds. Aziz reflects on choosing music in the face of community expectation, and the judgement that can come with stepping beyond prescribed paths. A conversation about community, identity, and the rhythms that bind us.
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In this episode, Sophie speaks with musician and composer Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses and Simply Red) about growing up in Longsight, discovering the rich, multicultural life of South Manchester, and the sounds that brought people together across faiths and backgrounds. Aziz reflects on choosing music in the face of community expectation, and the judgement that can come with stepping beyond prescribed paths. A conversation about community, identity, and the rhythms that bind us.
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