Start Here
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Start Here
Are you country music curious? Do you want to dip your toe into bhangra or jazz, but just aren’t sure where to start? Let the ‘Start Here’ podcast be your guide… ‘Start Here’ is a brand-new podcast series brought to you by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Hosted by pi...
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Season 2 - Episode 10: Blues
In the last episode of the season on Start Here, Alexis Ffrench explores the enduring power and raw emotion of Blues music with award-winning harmonic...
Season 2 - Episode 9: Arena DJ
In this episode, Alexis Ffrench explores the evolving world of the arena DJ with rising star Manami—a classically trained artist whose high-energy set...
Season 2 - Episode 8: Opera
What makes opera so powerful—and why does it still resonate today?
In this episode of Start Here, Alexis Ffrench is joined by international teno...
Season 2 - Episode 7: UK Garage
This week on Start Here, Alexis Ffrench dives into the infectious energy and genre-defying legacy of UK Garage with one of its most versatile figures,...
Season 2 - Episode 6: Reggae
On this week's epsiode of Start Here, Alexis Ffrench chats to Aleighcia Scott and Lloyd Bradley for a fascinating deepdive into reggae. In this deepdi...
Season 2 - Episode 5: Gaming
This week on Start Here, Alexis Ffrench ventures into the immersive world of video game music with legendary composer Robin Beanland. With a career sp...
Season 2 - Episode 4: Folk
This week on Start Here, Alexis Ffrench explores one of the oldest and most enduring musical traditions—Folk music. Joining him is esteemed journalist...
Season 2 - Episode 3: Emo
This week, Start Here dives into the raw emotion and anthemic sound of Emo music. Alexis Ffrench is joined by Amy Fleisher Madden—founder of the legen...
Season 2 - Episode 2: Drill
This week, Alexis Ffrench takes a deep dive into one of the most raw and expressive genres in modern music: Drill. Joined by writer and youth speciali...
Season 2 - Episode 1: Drum & Bass
What better way to kick off Season 2 than from Alexis diving deep into the world of Drum & Bass with Sweetpea, a powerhouse of the genre known for her...
Start Here - Season 2 Trailer
‘Start Here’ is a podcast brought to you by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Hosted by pianist, composer and producer Alexi...
Episode 10: Musical Theatre
Rounding off the series, we dive into one of the most divisive genres out there: Musical Theatre. West End star Shanay Holmes is the perfect bridge be...
Episode 9: Stadium Pop
In the summer of 2023, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift ignited a global frenzy with their colossal stadium tours, dominating headlines and economies alike. B...
Episode 8: Hip-Hop
We're diving deep into the genre that is at the heart of global culture: Hip-Hop. Joined by esteemed DJ Semtex, renowned host, and author of "Hip Hop...
Episode 7: Bhangra
Bhangra is responsible for one of the most iconic floor fillers of all time, the instantly recognisable ‘Mundian To Bach Ke by Punjabi MC. But Bhangra...
Episode 6: Jazz
Jazz’s influence can be felt in almost all popular genres today — dance music, hip-hop, even pop. But the genre itself can sometimes seem inaccessible...
Episode 5: Country
How is country music changing with the times? Broadcasting legend Bob Harris joins as the guide through the intricate landscape of country music. With...
Episode 4: K-pop
From PSY’s megahit Gangnam Style in 2012 to BlackPink headlining Coachella in 2023, Korean pop, or K-pop, has gone global over the last ten years. So,...
Episode 3: Afrobeats
Is Afrobeats the sound of the future? Already huge across Africa, Europe and here in the UK — the infectious genre has also enjoyed more recent succes...
Episode 2: Classical
Alexis is on home turf as he dives into the world of classical music with organist and social media sensation, Anna Lapwood. Anna is a fierce advocate...
Episode 1: Grime
From tabloid fodder to revered art form, Alexis navigates grime's journey over two transformative decades. Joined by grime enthusiast Jeffrey Boakye,...
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