Soundtracks

On this Listener's submission episode, a listener shares with us their memory of driving around with their uncle as a teenager listening to J. Cole's '2014 Forest Hill Drives'. The track 'Love Yourz' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allows the listener to reflect on and be grateful for all the things good things they have in their life. This prompts Jonjan and I to reflect on the most important things in life such as love and community. Song: ⁠Love Yourz ⁠- J. Cole Stream Jonjan's debut album ⁠⁠⁠Strings Attached⁠ Jonjan's⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Website ⁠and ⁠YouTube⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please Follow and leave a review

On this episode, I sit down with the most talented guitarist I have had the pleasure of seeing live, Jonjan⁠⁠⁠. Jonjan is Flamenco-Funk Fusion solo acoustic guitarist with a deep love for groove and funk. This is an ode to the music that had an influence on his life and his artistry - from Pink Floyd to George Benson to Santana. Jonjan also talks to me about his debut album, ⁠⁠Strings Attached⁠⁠. For me, this is truly an introduction to guitar music and a masterclass on groove and funk. Some songs that are mentioned on this episode: ⁠⁠⁠Strings Attached ⁠⁠- Jonjan Hey You - Pink Floyd Give Me the Night - George Benson Maria Maria -Santana Gravity - John Mayer Stream Jonjan's debut album ⁠⁠Strings Attached Jonjan's⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Website and YouTube Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please Follow and leave a review

On this Listener's submission episode, a listener reflects on how laughing just for the sake of laughing is such an invaluable skill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Charisse C⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I use this to talk about memories of laughing and sharing music with our siblings. Some songs that are mentioned on this episode: I Love To Laugh - Edwynn, Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke ⁠⁠⁠Morning Sun⁠ ⁠⁠- Charisse C Jump - Tyla Stream Charisse C's debut EP ⁠⁠Evergreen⁠⁠ Charisse C's⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Charisse C | Boiler Room Marseille: Maraboutage⁠ Abantu's ⁠website⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please Follow and leave a review

On this episode, I sit down with DJ, singer, producer and Abantu label owner ⁠Charisse C⁠⁠. We discuss the influence our parents' music tastes had on us and how music can bring us comfort and transport us back to the places we consider home. Charisse also talks to me about her debut EP, ⁠Evergreen⁠. Some songs that are mentioned on this episode: ⁠⁠Morning Sun⁠ ⁠- Charisse C ⁠Khulula ⁠- Charisse C Sonini⁠⁠ - Sun-El Musician, Simmy, Lelo Kamau ⁠All the Way Down⁠ -Kelela Stream Charisse C's debut EP ⁠Evergreen⁠ Charisse C's⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Charisse C | Boiler Room Marseille: Maraboutage Abantu's website Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please Follow and leave a review

On this Listener's submission episode, a listener shares how Drown by Bring Me The Horizon was vital in articulating their mental state in the past but now it serves as a reminder of how far they come and how much they have grown. ⁠Nia Chennai ⁠ and I use this to talk about mental health and our journeys with therapy. Some songs that are mentioned on this episode: Drown - Bring Me The Horizon Messy - Olivia Dean ⁠Since We Ain't Together⁠ - Nia Chennai Stream Nia's latest single ⁠So Pretty When You Cry ⁠ Nia's⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please leave a review :)

On this episode, I sit down with the stunning and talented neo soul musician Nia Chennai . We discuss her first ever live show which took place earlier this year and our mutual love of old music videos. Nia also shares the story behind some of her most popular songs. Some songs that are mentioned on this episode: Since We Ain't Together - Nia Chennai Tea Lady - Nia Chennai On & On - Erykah Badu Stream Nia's latest single So Pretty When You Cry Nia's⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please leave a review :)

Make sure you review and share this episode with other music lovers! In this week's submission, a listener shares how Seventeen by Johnny Rain resonates with their growth journey and Jackson and I use this song to reminisce about being 17 and the things we learned from that time in our lives. Jackson's⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram

WE ARE BACK! Oh, how I have missed you all. On this episode, I sit down with the talented musician Jackson Rouse to talk about the his soundtracks. We touch on how jazz was his earliest musical influence, his love for musical theatre and how discovering R&B changed his life. Some songs that are mentioned on this episode: Move - Jackson Rouse Wash My Hands - Jackson Pick Up You Feelings - Jazmine Sullivan Jackson's⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please leave a review :)

In this week's submission, a listener shares the songs that resonated with them through grief and their 'selfish' era. Submission songs: 1. Never again - Partynextdoor 2. Explain myself - Che Ecru 3. Dear God - Boyz II Men 4. Dludlu - Kelvin Momo Musaka's⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram

On this episode, my little sister, Musaka, and I use music to discuss the devastating friendship breakups, the strength that comes with being vulnerable and our relationship with God. Some songs that are mentioned on this episode: I wanna know -Joe Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison Me & U - Tems Silence - Popcaan Musaka's⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please leave a review :)

Make sure you follow, like, comment and share this episode with other music lovers! In this week's submission, a listener asks how you break up or reclaim a song after the person you associate the song with is no longer in your life. Submission songs: Tribe - Bas, J. Cole & A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton Kaniya's⁠⁠ Instagram Kaniya Cares' Website and Instagram⁠ Playlist for this episode Follow the show on Instagram Submit your soundtrack stories or send it to us on Instagram

On this episode, my friend and business owner Kaniya use music to discuss friendship, family, struggle and what success looks like to us. Some songs that are mentioned on this episode: Bum bum Tam Tam - MC Fioti, Future, J Balvin, Stefflon Don My Kind of Love - Emeli Sandé Oxytocin - Benjamin A.D Bigger than Life - Nipsey Hussle Kaniya's⁠⁠ Instagram Kaniya Cares' Website ⁠ Kaniya Cares's Instagram⁠ Playlist for this episode ⁠on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ or send it to us on Instagram Please leave a review :)

TW: mentions of mental health, anxiety, depression, suicide On this episode of Soundtracks, I sit down my new and stylish friend, Misan! We use music to discuss masculinity, mental health and family. Misan's⁠ Instagram⁠ Nourishment's Website and Instagram Playlist for this episode ⁠on ⁠Spotify⁠: Follow the show on⁠ Instagram ⁠ Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠ or send it to us on Instagram

This week's submission talks about how the listener associate music with meaningful moments in their lives and in this instance, their parents' divorce which shaped them as people. The submission also gives Khadijah and I the space to reflect on why we are the ways we are. Submission song: Because of you - Kelly Clarkson If you haven't already, make sure to listen to Episode 7: Khadijah's Soundtrack. Share your Soundtracks! Submit your stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter/X ⁠⁠@soundtrackspdct⁠⁠ Watch the visual episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠

On this episode of Soundtracks, I sit down with the lovely and talented Khadijah Herunga! We use music to discuss Khadijah's creative process, how she makes music for her daughter and how music played an important role in her bonding with her mother. ⁠ Khadijah's Instagram Khadijah's YouTube:  @FairyGodmother23  Khadijah's Spotify Playlist for this episode ⁠on Spotify: Follow the show on Instagram Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE or send it to us on Instagram

Introduction inspired by NAiLA and Tim Lyre's SLOW On this episode of Soundtracks, I sit down with my new friend and talented creative NAiLA! We use music to discuss womanhood, friendship and the music that inspire NAiLA's art. Playlist for this episode on Spotify Submission your soundtrack stories ⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out NAiLA's Instagram

WELCOME TO THE FIRST LISTENER SUBMISSION EPISODE!! This week's submission expresses how music can help us reflect on the past with gratitude while also looking forward to the future with anticipation. If you haven't already, make sure to listen to Tuesday's Episode 5: Amy's Soundtrack. Playlist for this episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amy's Soundtrack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your Soundtracks! Submit your stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter/X ⁠@soundtrackspdct⁠ Watch the visual episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠

On the fifth episode of Soundtracks, I sit down with my former rock band mate and friend Amy! She shares how her mom influenced her taste in music and we discuss the songs that helps us reflect on our womanhood. We also getting into the sometimes controversial idea of separating the art from the artist. From Country Music to Indie to R&B to Pop, Amy takes us through some of the music she loves. From this week, you will be getting two episodes a week! Thursday episodes will be dedicated to the listeners submission so be sure to tune in! Playlist for this episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amy's Soundtrack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your Soundtracks! Submit your stories ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter/X @soundtrackspdct Watch the visual episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠

On the fourth episode of Soundtracks, I sit down with my girl Roberta! She shares her love for old school hip hop, dancehall and RnB and we reflect on the music that made us dance during our childhood. From songs that introduced her to hip hop to the medleys she used to perform to as a child, Roberta takes us through her soundtrack. We also get into a listener's submissions that demonstrates how home is a physical place but rather where the people we love are. Playlist for this episode:⁠⁠ ⁠Roberta's Soundtrack⁠⁠⁠ Share your Soundtracks! Submit your stories ⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Watch the visual episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠

On the third episode of Soundtracks, I sit down with my friend Jonathan! We use music to discuss the sibling dynamics we experienced growing up and we reflect on the classic tunes that were the soundtracks to our childhoods. From songs that made him fall in love with rap to songs that remind him of his country, Ethiopia, Jonathan takes us through his soundtrack. We also get into a listener's submissions that demonstrates how music can help remind to be our most confident and fearless selves. Playlist for this episode:⁠ ⁠Jonathan's Soundtrack⁠⁠ Share your Soundtracks! Submission your stories ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram ⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠ Watch the visual episode on YouTube ⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast

In the first episode of Soundtracks, I take you through a few songs that have had a significant impact on my life. From a song that reminds me of the precious times I spent with my family to one that is attached to a cringeworthy memory, this episode is meant to give you some insight into who I am. I also read out two listeners' submissions that demonstrate how music can hype us up when we are down and help us realise that we are enough just the way we are. Playlist for this episode: Tendai's Soundtrack Share your Soundtracks! Submission your stories ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram ⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠⁠ Watch the visual episode on YouTube ⁠⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠

On the second episode of Soundtracks, I sit down with my good friend Kenza! We use music to go down memory lane and discuss the songs that have had a significant impact on our lives. From a song that made her realise she wanted to DJ to one that encouraged her to speak to her younger self, Kenza vulnerably takes us through the music that shaped her experiences. We also read a listener's submissions that demonstrates how music can say the words we want hear from those in our lives but never receive. Playlist for this episode: ⁠Kenza's Soundtrack⁠ Kenza's instagram: keeks.gdl Tumaini's website and instagram To contribute to Tumaini, please visit their page Share your Soundtracks! Submission your stories ⁠Here⁠ Follow the show on Instagram ⁠@soundtrackspodcast⁠ Watch the visual episode on YouTube ⁠@soundtrackspodcast

Episode 1 of Soundtracks comes out 31st October but I wanted to introduce myself. Hi, I am your host Tendai. I am just a girl who loves music and enjoys hearing what other people are listening to and what songs have impacted their lives in a meaningful way and why. This platform is my love letter to music. Music has cheered me on through my happy times and held me through some hard ones. I created this space for us to share, reflect, connect and appreciate music. I want this to be a community and a space for introspection. I hope you enjoyed this mini episode/introduction. I hope you leave feeling like you know me a little better. Next week’s episode will be a solo episode where I share my soundtrack with you so you can get to know me even more. Share your Soundtracks! Submission form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__m5EqkFUNVMwUUhHNlVRMFBWOTRRNjlDRk84V1E0Ny4u Instagram: Soundtrackspodcast See you next week!

Welcome to Soundtracks, the podcast where we share the personal connections we have with music and how these connections have shaped our experiences, memories and emotions.   Join us every week as we share the stories behind the songs that make up the soundtracks to our lives and what they mean to us. This is a space dedicated to building connections and sharing the love and power of music. Whether you're a music lover, a storyteller, or simply looking for new additions to your playlists, I’ve got you! Be a part of the conversation. Email your submissions to https://forms.office.com/r/Et0KTjA7RY. Share your soundtracks and the moments when music was your companion through life's ups and downs. We all have songs that make up the soundtracks to our lives. What’s on your soundtrack?