The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast
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Latest Episodes
Episode #21 with Melanie C Grant
On today's episode, I chat with Melanie about her fascinating career working in the field of photography, including commissioning photographers, art directing, the importance of following the brief to the letter, challenging editorial and advertis
Episode #20 with Abby V
In this episode, I chat with Abby V about music, more music and everything music. We even got to jam a bit. We talk about how his musical journey started in Carnatic, Hindustani and Western classical music; his musical influences including the biggest
Episode #19 with Dr.Charlotte 'Charlie' Blokhuis
On today's episode, I caught up with the multi-talented Charlie Blokhuis. We chat about pediatrics and why she got into this field of medicine & what it means to her. We geek out on 'Fear the Walking Dead', 'Galavant' and
Episode #18 with Rama Kazi
On today's episode, Rapper Rama Kazi talks about being a musician, science, his African-American and Indian heritage, and the meaning behind his name.We also chat about his album, Delusions of Grandeur, and his immense love for AR Rahman, Lupe Fias
Episode #17 with Blindian Project's Jonah Batambuze
On today's episode, Jonah and I chat about relationships, in particular 'blindian' relationships, and how he started the #BlindianProject, a media platform and global community at the intersection of Black and Brown culture.We also talk ab
Episode #16 with David 'Fifi' Gyamfi
Today's episode takes a slightly different detour from the normal format. I invited my bass teacher, David Gyamfi, to chat about music, his faith and education, while also teaching me chord progressions and jamming during the episode. We also talk
Episode #15 with Anu Hasan
On today's episode, Anu Hasan talks about her career including acting in films and TV, how she negotiated with her famous uncle, her work ethic, and why she always tries to keep her sunny side up! We also chat about how she cannot bring herself in u
Episode #14 with Olugbenga Adelekan
On today's episode, I chat with uber-talented musician Olugbenga (the first 'g' is silent) about his career in music as a producer, dj and bassist, his heritage, collaborations with family and friends, chatting with producer Brian Eno whil
Episode #13 with Ram Selvarajah
On today's episode, Ram talks about his Tamil immigrant story: from growing up in Western Nigeria to arriving on the shores of Canada. We also chat about his activism within Human Rights issues, being a proud Canadian Tamil and how he believes good
Episode #12 with Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún
On today's episode, Nigerian linguist, writer and cultural activist Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún talks most things Yorùbá and why he is on a mission to keep the language in written form, including his campaign in bringing the language to a wider audience.We also t