Ep 9-Ishtiaq Hussein

Ep. 8- William Bishop

In this episode of Mixtape of My Life, I interview singer-songwriter William Bishop, who shares insights into his musical journey, influences, and the evolution of his music. From his classical training to exploring various genres, Bishop discusses how travel and cultural experiences have shaped his songwriting. He also reflects on his favorite songs and artists, including Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, and emphasizes the importance of expressing genuine emotions through music. His song selection is as follows; Bob Dylan- Like A Rolling Stone https://open.spotify.com/track/5Y8sV4VAdlDKlBJeYF401Y?si=9ecb112006714346 Leonard Cohen-Take This Waltz https://open.spotify.com/track/08VXmUIkjhXkOOv1EtAeji?si=ee847382c45c4d44 Dire Straits- Romeo & Juliet https://open.spotify.com/track/0PNt5WTw092eED0ru9SuIp?si=e65881dcd3714542 Johnny Cash-Give My Love To Rose https://open.spotify.com/track/3Prk96Esj2yy7RHfseIWOG?si=a03856fef9fe4ad3 Meatloaf- Everything Louder Than Everything Else https://open.spotify.com/track/13eUUBaOxzA1Xpw6LZZS96?si=c10c5c85574c4916 You can follow William Bishop on Spotify using the following link:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kZEr9lsH0f57fqofUiiUN?si=9zEK2azPSIWkTEAe13y6YQ

Ep 9-Ishtiaq Hussein

In this episode, listen to Ishtiaq, a singer/songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia, talk about how Akon's music stirred up a passion for music while growing up in Pakistan. He also shares his experience navigating cultural taboos around music in Pakistan and the backstory behind his single 'Golden Light'. Ishtiaq is also a music producer and has worked on fascinating projects with clients such as the BBC. Visit https://Ish7iaq.com and https://Instagram.com/@ish7iaq to learn more about his music and body of work. His song selection is listed below: Akon-Right Now https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ravsw8TmHN5wBiYPPYUFw?si=6d39479ccc5d4d71 Enrique Iglesias https://open.spotify.com/track/1PAgmT6YqGhd6zT9kN9gIo?si=e17b2161cf274255 Eminem- Not Afraid https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ie9W94M7OjPoZVV216Xus?si=01c8d53961bb4ce3 Ish7iaq - Running Out of Love https://open.spotify.com/track/0KfLOSQJN5MfrINbU2PSY8?si=52eb48aebf034c5e Ish7iaq - Golden Light https://open.spotify.com/track/2AnLueflY8QopyWR6eC5rx?si=f10622035e4f4e82

Ep. 7 -Urmi Hossain

In this episode, listen to Urmi Hossain talk about how Britney Spears' music evokes fond memories of high school and learning the English language. She talks about growing up in Italy, her fascination for American teen culture spurred by her love for the 'groundbreaking' TV series 'Laguna Beach,' and the heartbreaking story behind Giorgia's 'Gooche di Memoria.' Urmi is a self-published author and a finance professional who is a big proponent of women's empowerment and gender equality. Her song selection is as follows: Britney Spears - Lucky https://open.spotify.com/track/2TTYIwTM2iLC1YOyHuhRMt?si=e8dafa0e5ec34901 Hilary Duff - Come Clean https://open.spotify.com/track/2TTYIwTM2iLC1YOyHuhRMt?si=cb635e2751d94bea Giorgia - Gooce di Memoria https://open.spotify.com/track/1qGUCfrYav01b8sokQsL3T?si=a1b068ecaade4759 Several Artists -Bole Chudiyan https://open.spotify.com/track/1uzkWkIaWaxzHJgJ4Fy5rO?si=0c7af17ccc214904 Avril Lavigne - I'm with you https://open.spotify.com/track/1jlG3KJ3gdYmhfuySFfpO1?si=ff7183728eca47f8 Urmi’s linkdn URL is posted below, as well as links to her YouTube channel, her book , and if you are interested in volunteer leadership opportunities, a link to the Women In Leadership Foundation program: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/ https://www.instagram.com/wil_victoriachapter/ https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossain

Ep. 6- Jude Idada

Welcome to this episode of 'Mixtape of My Life'. In this episode, listen to Jude talk about his journey of self-discovery with Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song', the power of music to spark positive transformation, and his unique interpretation of Fela's classic, 'Water No Get Enemy.' Jude is a renowned writer, playwright and poet amongst other things. Jude Idada wrote and directed the Nigerian film 'Kofa' , winner of multiple awards at the Africa International Film Festival which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. His song selection; Michael Jackson- Man in the mirror https://open.spotify.com/track/2u2udGmop1z67EPpr91km7?si=8415ea326080419e Bob Marley & The Wailers- Redemption song https://open.spotify.com/track/7MKcM6TfaGKQVFfhstCbOw?si=9cd3c48634de405b Fela Anikulapo-Kuti- Water no get enemy https://open.spotify.com/track/2oWex6rYoQ7Bl2D9zG8d3F?si=eeda866673f44b47 Notorious B.I.G- Juicy https://open.spotify.com/track/5ByAIlEEnxYdvpnezg7HTX?si=e8d8b45accbf40af Simon & Garfunkel- Bridge over troubled waters https://open.spotify.com/track/6l8EbYRtQMgKOyc1gcDHF9?si=1bab17df5e744160

Ep 5-Mide Britto

This episode features Mide Britto, a professional engineer and brilliant sketch artist. Listen to him talk about the power of a praying mother, how the song 'Breathe' by Dunsin Oyekan moved him to tears, and how music has taught him to find joy even with imperfections. His selection of songs are: John Legend- All of me https://open.spotify.com/track/3U4isOIWM3VvDubwSI3y7a?si=e57fa92ef3e347e6 Hozier- To Noise Making(Sing) https://open.spotify.com/track/6dRjQxGUFZRY3ydat2JSu7?si=26f7ac48aa5147a8 Dunsin Oyekan- Breathe https://open.spotify.com/track/2GBaCowYlscaEClL9bciuL?si=c3df8d84076a4970 Phil Collins- Son of man https://open.spotify.com/track/1LhFadk0aWYczltTjIbFlI?si=bce9f2b1176b4ceb Sam Smith- Pray https://open.spotify.com/track/7DsX5K72fewVGb47qj7Tbg?si=decf6ae099fd4f53