Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Tafara.

Bio

Tafara was born and raised in Camden, and grew up in a British Caribbean household and was exposed to a range of different genres. Reggae always felt like home, heavily influenced by the rawness and creativity of Amy Winehouse’s music and lyrics has lead Tafara's distinctive New Reggae sound.

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Time stamps

00:00 - 00:11 Intro

00:12 - 05:57- The early years growing up in a creative household and academic life

05:58 - 14:38 First steps into writing and creating music, deciding to be a Reggae artist

14:39 - 20:14 Religion and Music

20:15 - 28:51 The plan for my music, musical inspirations and finding my musical identity

28:52 - 36:34 Tafara discusses and performs the track "Her"

36:35 - 41:02 Making relatable music

41:03 - 51:07 The most Joyful and Most Challenging experiences in my life so far

51:08 - 54:57 Music Game: Bob Marley vs Chronxx head to head, Amy Winehouse, Stephen Marley and Lauryn Hill

54:58 - 62:03 Social Dilemma - Your Partner does not want kids but you do. You find out he had a kid with an ex that he didn't know about but who he wants you to raise together!

62:04 - 67:02 Tarafa Performs her track Selessie's Daughter

67:03 - 70:24 Future projects, the Reggae community and wrap up.

Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Eleonora.

Bio
Eleonora blends poetic vulnerability with raw emotion, reflecting the highs and heartbreaks of modern life. She is not just a singer-songwriter but a storyteller who connects with her audience through heartfelt lyrics and unforgettable performances.

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Time stamps
00.00 - 00.12 Intro
00.13 - 03.37 Multi lingual effect on how i present
03.38 - 08.24 Languages, Translation and musicality
08.25 - 11.39 Spanish love story
11.40 - 17.19 My music is about self exploration
17.20 - 20.07 From Band Diva to one woman band
20.08 - 26.11 London vibes & Broken relationships
26.12 - 28.21 The Art of Journaling/Songwriting
28.22 - 34.50 Reverie performance and discusson
34.51 - 36.41 Turning Dreams into songs
36.42 - 38.59 Musical Inspirations Alanis Morissette, Chris Cornell , Arthea Franklin 39.00 - 42.59 Head to Head Alanis Morissette vs Janis Joplin
43.00 - 44.54 Sing With , Chill With, Tour With - Pearl Jam, Chris Cornell, Arthea Franklin 44.55 - 49.43 Social Dilemma:Your Spouse has a lovechild with a member of your band
49.44 - 55.08 Performance and discussion of Creator
55.09 - 57.41 What i want people to take from my music
57.42 - 57.56 Outro

Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Jemerine.

Bio

Jemerine Chan or affectionately nicknamed Jem is a Malaysian-born multigenre singer-songwriter/producer currently based in London. In 2024, Jemerine’s empowering single “Black Rose” awarded a silver medal on Global Asian Creative Award from the music demo category. Her debut performance of “Black Rose” at the prestigious British Kebab Award Show on release day was met with acclaim, setting the stage for a series of upcoming events, including her performances at Chesham Fringe Festival, O2 Islington, Occasions Show, Outernet and more.

Time stamps
00:00 - 00:12 Intro
00:12 - 04:52 Muli-Genre Pop
04:53 - 08: 00 Producing vs Songwriting
08:01 - 15:07 Start of my musical Journey
15:08 - 17:08 Production vs Singing
17:09 - 18:41 The moment I took music seriously
18:42 - 24:01 Family life & other passions
24:02 - 30:44 Performance of Unreal /reaction to performance.
30:45 - 33.36 Musical influences that impact my music
33:37 - 39:59 coming to the UK to pursue a music career
40:00 - 45:32 Sing with, chill with, tour with
45:33 - 50:21 USP of Arianna Grande, Billie Ellish, Lady Gaga
50:22 - 57:46 Social Dilemma
57:47 - 59:24 How i want people to take from my music
59:25 - 67:09 Jemerine performs Never Ever Die /reaction
67:10 - 70:16 Whats next for Jemerine and where you can find her.

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