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Harmonious World

Harmonious World

Written by: Hilary Seabrook
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Find new music you’re going to love on Harmonious World and hear interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between.


Hilary Seabrook is a writer and musician: at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown she found inspiration from Quincy Jones: “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."

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  • Discovering the legacy of Holly and Valens with Joshua Josué
    Jan 23 2026

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

    A few weeks ago, I was introduced to Joshua Josué’s new album - Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom - and reviewed it. Now I’ve had the chance to chat with him about what moved him to create this fascinating collection of tunes based around music left behind by Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.

    Thanks to Joshua for allowing me to play extracts from Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom alongside our conversation.

    Get in touch to let me know what you think!

    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.

    Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

    Support the show

    Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

    Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook
    Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter
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    22 mins
  • A third chat with conductor Garrett Keast
    Jan 12 2026

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

    I spoke to American conductor Garrett Keast first in 2021 and then in 2022 and it’s been a pleasure to chart the development of the Berlin Academy of American Music. It’s also interesting to hear about his other conducting work.

    It was good to also talk about our mutual friend, pianist and composer Craig Urquhart, who I have met in person while visiting Berlin. He features as a guest in episodes from 2022 and then our live chat in 2024.

    Thanks to Garrett for allowing me to play extracts from various BAAM performances alongside our conversation.

    Get in touch to let me know what you think!

    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.

    Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

    Support the show

    Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

    Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook
    Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter
    Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

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    54 mins
  • Starting season 23 with pianist and composer Øystein Sevåg
    Jan 6 2026

    Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.

    Pianist Øystein Sevåg and I discussed his new album, Lacrimosa, which I reviewed a few weeks ago.

    Thanks to Øystein for allowing me to use clips from Lacrimosa alongside our conversation.

    Get in touch to let me know what you think!

    Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.

    Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

    Support the show

    Read reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.uk

    Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook
    Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter
    Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

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    24 mins
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