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🎙️ In this episode, Rob Cass sits down with the incredibly talented Myles Sanko, a British soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and producer whose music is infused with the richness of his Ghanaian and French heritage. From his humble beginnings busking on the streets of Cambridge to gaining international recognition, Myles shares the highs and lows of his remarkable journey.

🎶 We dive into the stories behind his evolution as an artist, including the creation of his debut album "Born In Black & White." Myles reflects on his journey, including the crowdfunded album "Forever Dreaming" and joining the Speedometer band, where he experienced the world of professional musicians for the first time.

✨ Throughout the episode, Myles discusses his collaborations with iconic artists like Gregory Porter, Martha High, and Tom O'Grady, offering insights into his creative process of making music. Tune in to hear Myles Sanko's captivating story. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his music, this episode is a deep dive into the world of one of the UK’s most exciting talents.

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🕒 CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction by Rob Cass
01:13 - Talking about a show at dopeYEAH Club
03:03 - Traveling is in my blood
04:23 - Ghanaian music heritage
05:27 - Music is everywhere
07:46 - Within hip hop, all elements of jazz and soul were there
09:07 - Elements of rock in my first album “Born in Black & White”
09:47 - Gravitating towards American music
11:33 - Baaba Maal lyrics about a woman who fell in love with a hippopotamus
12:12 - Moving to the UK was no culture shock for me
13:34 - I just woke up one day and wanted to sing
15:10 - Beginning of my journey to becoming a professional musician
18:16 - Local busking heroes in Cambridge
20:28 - The birth of Myles Sanko that you know
21:51 - The record that changed my life
24:05 - Connecting people with music
25:45 - Crowdfunding of “Forever Dreaming” album and joining the Speedometer band
28:47 - Martha High clapping on my “I Feel Good” James Brown cover
30:10 - Freestyling at Baltic Soul Weekender
31:17 - Introduction to Légère Recordings
32:00 - Touring with Gregory Porter
34:45 - Working together with Tom O'Grady
35:36 - My creative process and snippets of future songs on my smartphone
38:53 - I believe in the concept of an album
40:38 - Songwriters need to start with a hook
41:38 - Political songs like This Ain't Livin'
44:18 - Collaborations
44:46 - Why I am grateful to Gregory Porter
45:40 - The worst gig was when one guy from a band ended up arrested
47:27 - The best gig is every show
48:54 - Music is a rollercoaster
50:05 - “Live at Philharmonie Luxembourg”
52:18 - The music industry was hit hard by COVID
53:38 - Family and connections in the Czech Republic
55:18 - I got engaged in Prague on Charles Bridge
56:15 - Ending and backstage at dopeYEAH Club

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