From Prison to Radio 1 | Hak Baker | The Sit Down (Live)

He’s just released his debut album Worlds End FM, recently played at Glastonbury, and is getting played on Radio 1 and 2. But life wasn’t always like this for Hak Baker. Here, he tells Zak and Jules the story of how he learnt to play guitar while in prison, and how he’s turned it into a successful career since coming out.

Useful organisations:
Irene Taylor Trust – https://irenetaylortrust.com/
Finding Rhythms – https://www.finding-rhythms.co.uk/
Hak’s website – https://hakbaker.com/

If you need mental health support:
CALM – https://www.thecalmzone.net/
CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight)
Samaritans – https://www.samaritans.org/
Samaritans helpline – 116 123 (24 hours)
MIND – https://www.mind.org.uk
MIND Infoline number – 0300 123 3393 (provides an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays.)
SHOUT – text for free any time on 85258 – https://giveusashout.org/

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0:14 - Interview with Hak Baker
31:39 - Organisations that can help
32:58 - Q&A
40:00 - Live performance