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StreetMusicMap Radio, a global research on street music. Produced, recorded, and edited by Daniel Bacchieri. Newest podcast series: 'Beyond Bourke Street: Melbourne Buskers in the Digital World'.

[Beyond Bourke Street] #45 GEORGE KAMIKAWA

[Beyond Bourke Street] #45 GEORGE KAMIKAWA

Born in Japan (in Kuwana, 30km from Nagoya), Blues artist George Kamikawa has been playing on the streets of Melbourne since the early 2000s. His journey as a busker started in New Zealand after observing a musician performing on the sidewalks of Auckland. Nowadays, George blends busking sessions with shows in venues, corporate gigs, and festival appearances in Australia and overseas.  Interview recorded on September 23, 2023 (Swanston Street, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacc

Sep 23, 2023 • 7:30

[Beyond Bourke Street] #44 UMBRA MOON

[Beyond Bourke Street] #44 UMBRA MOON

Multi-instrumentalist Umbra Moon believes social media changed the game for busking. The UK-born artist and producer has been a frequent street musician at the Bourke Street Mall, where their live sessions are constantly shared on social media platforms by passersby/fans. Interview recorded on August 10, 2023 (Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Fool Me", "Only U in the End", and "Temporary Healing". All songs written by

Aug 30, 2023 • 8:19

[Beyond Bourke Street] #43 JWITTIT

[Beyond Bourke Street] #43 JWITTIT

Rapper and producer Jwittit discovered himself as an artist during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne when he decided to invest his time in learning the fundamentals of music production. He has been freestyling in the streets of Melbourne ever since. Originally from Brisbane, Queensland, Jwittit shares enthusiasm regarding the 'Melbourne busking scene' through his production with other local street musicians. Interview recorded on August 19, 2023 (Cocker Alley, Melbourne Central Business Dist

Aug 30, 2023 • 7:56

[Beyond Bourke Street] #42 TEZZMAKK

[Beyond Bourke Street] #42 TEZZMAKK

Parisian guitarist Tezzmakk enjoys presenting his work on the sidewalks of Swanston Street. The Blues-oriented player also likes to experiment through impromptu performances with other Melbourne buskers, exploring the encounters in a busy street to create new sounds. Interview recorded on August 19, 2023 (Cocker Alley, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Finally" (feat. Adrien Cayu, MosWavey & Tezzmakk) by Jwittit, "Sunset" (feat. Tezzmakk

Aug 30, 2023 • 6:07

[Beyond Bourke Street] #41 ISHAN

[Beyond Bourke Street] #41 ISHAN

Australian/Indian/Swiss/German/Spanish ​ISHAN takes his multicultural musical influences to the streets of Melbourne. The singer-songwriter​ believes the online ​environment has become crucial for street performances and also reveals how busking in the Central Business District can be compared with his street music experience in the Melbourne suburbs (for instance, Hawthorn in the City of Boroondara). Interview recorded on June 30, 2023 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from

Jul 1, 2023 • 8:35

[Beyond Bourke Street] #40 MALCURA (with Josh Voce)

[Beyond Bourke Street] #40 MALCURA (with Josh Voce)

​Cutting their teeth as buskers in Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall​ during the mid-2010s (along with local acts like Tash Sultana, Pierce Brothers, and Opal Ocean), "Heavy Flamenco"​ Malcura is ready to reconnect with the sidewalks of the Central Business District in 2023. Interview with guitarist Josh Voce recorded on June 26 and June 28, 2023 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Ayendi", "Black Cloud Float, Pt. 1", "Black Cloud Float, Pt. 2", "Keyzer Soze", "

Jun 28, 2023 • 9:16

[Beyond Bourke Street] #39 V DON DADA

[Beyond Bourke Street] #39 V DON DADA

Bosnian-born singer-songwriter V Don Dada has been busking in Melbourne for the last seven years, mixing street performances at the Central Business District with impromptu gigs by the seashore. The hip-hop artist celebrates the busking events promoted by the City of Melbourne and believes that such programs are pivotal to providing a stable income for buskers. Interview recorded on June 26, 2023 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Redlight", "I Am", "My Kriptn

Jun 27, 2023 • 8:23

[Beyond Bourke Street] #38 MARGHERITA BENINCASA

[Beyond Bourke Street] #38 MARGHERITA BENINCASA

The Sicilian-born Margherita Benincasa chose the streets of Melbourne to try out her first busking session. The singer-songwriter defined her experience performing at Southbank and Melbourne Central Business District as a positive turning point in her career as a musician. Interview recorded on April 15, 2022 (Southbank, Melbourne) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "Inverno", written by Margherita Benincasa. Photo credit: Henry Lim https://linktr.ee/Margherita_bs

Jun 24, 2023 • 8:23

[Beyond Bourke Street] #37 McDERMOTT & NORTH

[Beyond Bourke Street] #37 McDERMOTT & NORTH

Originally from Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, the McDermott & North duo brought their Indie Folk Rock harmonies to the streets of Melbourne. While some buskers search the city's central area for recognition, Paddy (McDermott) and Rhys (North) look towards the suburbs of Melbourne and the countryside of Victoria to present their original songs. Interview recorded on April 25, 2022 (Banana Alley by the Yarra River, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the

Jun 24, 2023 • 7:54

[Beyond Bourke Street] #36 HONEYBOY DES

[Beyond Bourke Street] #36 HONEYBOY DES

Born in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (a union territory of India at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea), Honeyboy Des has been busking in Melbourne since 2006. Interview recorded on April 16, 2022 (Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "Lawrence School Reunion Song", written by Honeyboy Des. Photo credit: Honeyboy Des personal archive https://www.youtube.com/@HoneyboyDes https://www.instagram.com/hone

Jun 24, 2023 • 8:00

[Beyond Bourke Street] #35 JAD PINNONE

[Beyond Bourke Street] #35 JAD PINNONE

Through his Italian and Indigenous Moroccan cultural backgrounds, singer and multi-instrumentalist Jad Pinnone presents a melting pot of rhythms while busking on the streets of Melbourne. Interview recorded on April 15, 2022 (Alexandra Gardens by the Yarra River, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "AÏCHA", written by Jad Pinnone. Photo credit: Shots by Dre https://www.instagram.com/_shotsbydre/ https://linktr.ee/jadpinnoneofficial

Jun 23, 2023 • 7:21

[Beyond Bourke Street] #34 MUKUL JIWNANI

[Beyond Bourke Street] #34 MUKUL JIWNANI

A regular Melbourne busker since 2020, Indian-born Mukul Jiwnani produced 'an ethnographic inquiry of how the current culture of musical busking in Melbourne CBD accommodates innovation for a musician and its implications for one’s creative practice' as part of his Master of Music at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM). Interview recorded on April 18, 2022 (Flinders Walk by the Yarra River, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "Brand New Ti

Jun 23, 2023 • 8:04

[Beyond Bourke Street] #33 GARETH WIECKO

[Beyond Bourke Street] #33 GARETH WIECKO

Gareth Wiecko is a Welsh-born pianist and producer living in Melbourne, where his busking sessions helped him pay for college (at the Australian Institute of Music) and played an essential role in obtaining a permanent resident visa in Australia. Interview recorded on April 16, 2022 (Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Pads", "IO", and "INNI". All songs were written by Gareth Wiecko. Photo credit: Daniel Bacchieri http

Jun 23, 2023 • 8:00

[Beyond Bourke Street] #32 ADAM SEIDEL

[Beyond Bourke Street] #32 ADAM SEIDEL

Originally from Bairnsdale (East Gippsland, Victoria), guitarist Adam Seidel was inspired by Melbourne buskers from the 2010s like Tash Sultana. Nowadays, he performs at Bourke Street Mall, treating the act of busking as his full-time job. Interview recorded on April 20, 2022 (Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from songs written by Adam Seidel. Photo credit: bc.visuals_ https://www.instagram.com/adamseidelmusic/

Jun 22, 2023 • 10:09

[Beyond Bourke Street] #31 JOHN CROSBIE

[Beyond Bourke Street] #31 JOHN CROSBIE

Having worked every type of gig, from pubs to stadiums worldwide, singer-guitarist John Crosbie found new inspiration in the “naked honesty” of busking solo on Melbourne’s streets. Interview recorded on May 30, 2023 (Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Brand New Day", "Eternal", "Here Close to You", "My Sanctuary", "Right Next to You", "I Need a Song". All songs written by John Crosbie. https://www.johncrosbie.com/

Jun 20, 2023 • 7:46

[Beyond Bourke Street] #30 ASHLEIGH ROSE

[Beyond Bourke Street] #30 ASHLEIGH ROSE

Singer Ashleigh Rose reflects on how busking built her confidence to perform on stage while sharing why she prefers to sing around the Southbank rather than the Bourke Street Mall. Ashleigh also highlights the use of TikTok and Instagram to promote her street music sessions and her relationship with other buskers, especially the ones she met when studying at the Australian College of the Arts (Collarts). Interview recorded on April 22, 2022 (Birrarung Marr, between Melbourne CBD and the Yarra R

Jun 17, 2023 • 8:15

[Beyond Bourke Street] #29 LEON KROEBER

[Beyond Bourke Street] #29 LEON KROEBER

Indonesian-born Perth-raised and now based in Melbourne, pop/folk singer Leon Kroeber is focused on performing in the streets of the Central Business District to build his audience. Leon blends original songs with cover versions throughout his busking sessions on Swanston Street and Bourke Street. Interview recorded on June 8, 2023 (Swanston Street, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "Red", written by Leon Kroeber. https://www.instagram.com/

Jun 14, 2023 • 8:11

[Beyond Bourke Street] #28 JOSHUA CALEB

[Beyond Bourke Street] #28 JOSHUA CALEB

From station to station (especially Southern Cross and Flinders railway stations in Melbourne), freestyle hip-hop artist Joshua Caleb considers the streets his main stage to perform. The half-Irish, half-Ghanaian composer/producer/trumpet player enjoys improvising during his live busking sessions, inspired by his connections with an audience passing through his eyes. Interview recorded on May 26, 2023 (outside Southern Cross Station, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Mu

Jun 11, 2023 • 7:50

[Beyond Bourke Street] #27 KEANU JAI

[Beyond Bourke Street] #27 KEANU JAI

Singer-songwriter Keanu Jai is one of the new faces of the Melbourne busking scene. The pop artist, who just moved from Port Macquarie, New South Wales, regularly plays on Bourke Street Mall (Melbourne CBD) with a 100% original repertoire. Interview recorded on May 30, 2023 (Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "single bed", written by Keanu Jai. https://www.instagram.com/keanujaisays/ https://www.facebook.com/keanujaisays

Jun 7, 2023 • 9:39

[Beyond Bourke Street] #26 J VERSE

[Beyond Bourke Street] #26 J VERSE

Melbourne-based rapper J Verse presents a melting pot of Hip Hop, R&B and Afrobeats​. ​The artist, born in Dubai, became a social media sensation while rapping for street celebrities. His TikTok video with NBA icon/DJ Shaquille O'Neal has more than 12,5 million views (https://www.tiktok.com/@jversee/video/7135448272344288514). Interview recorded on May 20, 2023 (Swanston Street, Melbourne Central Business District) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "My Lil Dancer", "Take Too

Jun 3, 2023 • 7:51

[Beyond Bourke Street] #25 ROMANIE

[Beyond Bourke Street] #25 ROMANIE

Belgian born, Melbourne based singer-songwriter Romanie Assez reveals how performing on the streets of Melbourne contributes to identifying which original songs have an immediate response from a passerby audience. And in what manner the COVID-19 pandemic impacted her most recent work. Interview recorded on August 8, 2021 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Fake Friends", "I'm Anything (But Myself Around You)", "Stranger In My Skin", "This Is Not A Love Song",

Aug 13, 2021 • 9:10

[Beyond Bourke Street] #24 TIM CHOU

[Beyond Bourke Street] #24 TIM CHOU

Singaporean Australian Tim Chou​ explains how busking nurtured his career as a music performer in Melbourne. ​ Interview recorded on August 7, 2021 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Created Me", "Deep In The Ocean", "Headlines", "Lose Somebody", "Shouldn't Have Fell For You", "Thief Of Love", "Worth The Wait". All songs written by Tim Chou. https://www.instagram.com/timchoumusic/ https://www.facebook.com/timchoumusic/ https://soundcloud.com/timchoumusic http

Aug 9, 2021 • 6:48

[Beyond Bourke Street] #23 ANIA REYNOLDS

[Beyond Bourke Street] #23 ANIA REYNOLDS

Multi-instrumentalist Ania Reynolds (under her Synthotronica moniker) brings electro-grooves into the streets of Melbourne. Interview recorded on July 8, 2021 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Dafne", "Donky", "Uforik", "A Lot of Good Things Happened Today", "I'm Asking for a Friend". All songs written by Ania Reynolds. https://www.aniareynolds.com/ https://linktr.ee/synthotronica

Jul 9, 2021 • 12:27

[Beyond Bourke Street] #22 ALETHIA

[Beyond Bourke Street] #22 ALETHIA

Colombian Melbourne based singer ALETHIA reveals how her busking experience in Australia influences her performance on stage. Interview recorded on July 1, 2021 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Closer", "Destino", "Recuérdame", "Sometimes I Feel That Way". All songs written by ALETHIA. https://www.alethiamusic.com/ https://linktr.ee/ALETHIAmusic

Jul 2, 2021 • 6:09

[Beyond Bourke Street] #21 PABLO CRAVZOV

[Beyond Bourke Street] #21 PABLO CRAVZOV

Argentine composer and multi-instrumentalist Pablo Cravzov describes how busking in Melbourne helps him to improve his craft and why he enjoys the challenge of getting people's attention on the streets throughout his music performance. Interview recorded on June 28, 2021 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Going Away", "Reborn", "Slumber". All songs written by Pablo Cravzov. https://www.instagram.com/cravzov/ https://www.facebook.com/cravzov https://www.youtu

Jun 30, 2021 • 7:23

[Beyond Bourke Street] #20 SHANA DAVENPORT

[Beyond Bourke Street] #20 SHANA DAVENPORT

Singer Shana Davenport explains how she got inspired by Melbourne buskers to become a street musician herself. Interview recorded on November 8, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "Help", written by Shana Davenport and Amber Barry. https://www.instagram.com/shanamusicc/ https://www.facebook.com/shanamusicc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4zXfydIOoDbx80LEw-sBw/featured Photo​ Credit​: Jordan Barling

Jun 27, 2021 • 5:52

[Beyond Bourke Street] #19 ZOE MORTELLA

[Beyond Bourke Street] #19 ZOE MORTELLA

Born in Australia and raised in Italy, singer-guitarist Zoe Mortella talks about her favourite set-up to perform on the streets of Melbourne (and how to connect with the audience that is passing by). Interview recorded on October 23, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the song "Baby", written by Zoe Mortella. https://www.zoemortella.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zoemortella/ https://www.facebook.com/zoemortella/ https://soundcloud.com/zom97

Jun 24, 2021 • 6:38

Episode #25 ERNEST AINES

Episode #25 ERNEST AINES

Folk singer-songwriter Ernest Aines has been performing on the streets of Melbourne since the early 2000s. After releasing an EP in 2019, Ernest started to record new songs during the 2020 COVID lockdown. His first full album is coming up in 2021. He has won The City of Melbourne online busking competition with his song "Heartwood", as well as being awarded Runner Up in the The Cygnet Folk Festival Song Competition 2020. He has also played at the award-winning online music festival Isol-Aid plus

Jun 19, 2021 • 10:13

[Beyond Bourke Street] #17 POPPY WS

[Beyond Bourke Street] #17 POPPY WS

UK Australian based singer-songwriter Poppy WS shares her busking experiences on the streets of cities like Melbourne and Manchester. Interview recorded on October 28, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Bella", "Drown", "Risky Business", "Someone Else". All songs written by Poppy WS. https://poppyws.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/poppyws https://www.instagram.com/poppyws/ https://www.facebook.com/poppyws https://open.spotify.com/artist/54TrVhukv6MX

Jun 15, 2021 • 10:00

[Beyond Bourke Street] #16 BEN FUMI

[Beyond Bourke Street] #16 BEN FUMI

Multi-instrumentalist Ben Fumi (singer of Mojo Jacket) shares his busking experiences in Melbourne (Victoria), Byron Bay (New South Wales), and Queenstown (New Zealand). Interview recorded on October 19, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "The Movie Song", "Scarlet Woman", "Offering", "Magic Rendezvous", "3 Girls", "Stay". All songs written by Ben Fumi. https://mojojacket.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mojojacket https://www.instagram.com/mojojack

Feb 10, 2021 • 10:22

[Beyond Bourke Street] #15 TASHA ZAPPALA

[Beyond Bourke Street] #15 TASHA ZAPPALA

Born and raised in Far North Queensland, based in Tasmania and a regular Melbourne busker, singer-songwriter Tasha Zappala released 4 albums in the last 4 years, a body of work full of post-folk blues and gypsy melodies. Interview recorded on October 23, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Sweet Love", "Flores", "Dreambox", "Glass Eyes", "It's Always Morning Time", "Kafka", "Reflections", "Dreamstate", "Murakami Love Song". All songs written by Tasha Zapp

Jan 10, 2021 • 9:40

[Beyond Bourke Street] #14 SEBASTIAN LUGO

[Beyond Bourke Street] #14 SEBASTIAN LUGO

Since his arrival in Melbourne 5 years ago, Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastian Lugo has been performing rock ballads and electronic vibes around the Central Business District's sidewalks. Interview recorded on November 3, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Nena" (feat. Sebastian Lugo & MC Seba), "Please Come Back " (feat. Ruby-Sofia & Sarah Ryan), "Un Par De Palabras". All songs written and produced by the Anunnaki production team. Sebastian Lugo htt

Dec 18, 2020 • 8:31

[Beyond Bourke Street] #13 NOAH PETERS

[Beyond Bourke Street] #13 NOAH PETERS

Los Angeles Melbourne-based Noah Peters shares his experiences about busking in Australia and in the USA. Interview recorded on October 16, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Double Edge Blade", "Help Me Stand", "Ray", "The Man", "The World Won't Change ". All songs written by Noah Peters. https://www.instagram.com/therealnoahpeters/ https://www.facebook.com/noahpetersmusic/ https://soundcloud.com/user6217251 https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QfVJrUYAkjH2

Dec 11, 2020 • 10:35

[Beyond Bourke Street] #12 GLEN WEE

[Beyond Bourke Street] #12 GLEN WEE

Singaporean Melbourne-based Glen Wee presents his indie folk songs on the streets, turning the sidewalks into intimate outdoor venues. Interview recorded on November 3, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Walking on the Side", "Carelessly", "Paper Man", "Send Me An Angel", "Sound of Clouds", "House of Stone", "Fairy Eyes" feat. Eilish McGregor (Acoustic). All songs written by Glen Wee. https://www.instagram.com/glenweemusic/ https://www.facebook.com/glen

Dec 6, 2020 • 13:01

[Beyond Bourke Street] #11 ROUND ABOUT AMY

[Beyond Bourke Street] #11 ROUND ABOUT AMY

Round About Amy keeps looping on the streets of Melbourne, bringing up original songs by the sidewalks. Interview recorded on October 28, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Cord Line" and "Don't You Grow Up". All songs written by Amy Cumming. https://www.facebook.com/roundaboutamy/ https://www.instagram.com/roundaboutamy/

Nov 24, 2020 • 10:16

[Beyond Bourke Street] #10 JACOB FITZGERALD

[Beyond Bourke Street] #10 JACOB FITZGERALD

Singer-songwriter Jacob Fitzgerald captivates the streets of Melbourne with beautiful melodies. With a second album coming up, he enjoys, while busking, the encounters provided by playing on the sidewalks. Interview recorded on October 14, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Adore Ya", "Blue", "Dear Juliet", "Forever Yours", "Him", and "My Brother". All songs written by Jacob Fitzgerald. https://www.jacobfitzgerald.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/jaco

Nov 19, 2020 • 9:40

[Beyond Bourke Street] #9 STEPH STRINGS

[Beyond Bourke Street] #9 STEPH STRINGS

Multi-instrumentalist Steph Strings enjoys performing on Sundays at the Camberwell Sunday Market, a few kilometers east from Melbourne's Central Business District. The 20 year old virtuoso guitar player is one of the best examples why Melbourne's street music scene goes beyond Bourke Street. Interview recorded on October 27, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. All songs written by Steph Strings. https://www.instagram.com/stephstringsmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/stephstrings/ https:/

Nov 16, 2020 • 12:18

[Beyond Bourke Street] #8 BELLE LYNCH

[Beyond Bourke Street] #8 BELLE LYNCH

Solo artist Belle Lynch blends street performances in Melbourne with corporate gigs as well. Close to releasing her first original songs, Lynch's setlist on the streets is covered by indie, pop and folk tunes. Interview recorded on August 13, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. https://www.instagram.com/bellelynchmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/bellelynchmusic/ Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter

Oct 20, 2020 • 9:28

[Beyond Bourke Street] #7 AARON POLLOCK

[Beyond Bourke Street] #7 AARON POLLOCK

Melbourne’s blues talent Aaron Pollock, 2020 finalist at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, USA, also performs his art on Bourke Street Mall. Interview recorded on September 25, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Brown Ave Blues", "Girl, You Make Me Feel So Lonesome", "All That Becomes", "Song At Sea", "Too Much Thinking", "Fear Of Flying", and "Damn". All songs written by Aaron Pollock. https://aaronpollockmusic.com/ https://www.faceboo

Oct 6, 2020 • 9:56

[Beyond Bourke Street] #6 JXCKY

[Beyond Bourke Street] #6 JXCKY

R&B and Pop singer-songwriter JXCKY has been performing on the streets of Melbourne since 2017. Interview recorded on August 12, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Drive Thru", "Where You Been" and "Paper Town" (written by Daniel Roughley, recorded by JXCKY). https://www.facebook.com/jxckymusic https://www.instagram.com/jxckymusic https://twitter.com/jxckymusic Photo Credit: Jane Novella

Sep 22, 2020 • 8:41

[Beyond Bourke Street] #5 JESSE WITNEY

[Beyond Bourke Street] #5 JESSE WITNEY

Jesse Witney is an independent artist who mixes Soul, Brazilian and Roots music through his original songs. Born in a small town in Queensland called Gympie, Jesse currently lives in Melbourne, Australia, after living in Europe (Berlin, Germany) and South America (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Interview recorded on July 30, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Ao Seu Redor", "Apple of My Eye", "Australia", "Be It", "Hold You", "Make You Mine", "Paradise", "Rescu

Aug 13, 2020 • 9:19

[Beyond Bourke Street] #4 SIMON PAPARO

[Beyond Bourke Street] #4 SIMON PAPARO

Perth born singer-songwriter Simon Paparo has been performing his folk, blues, country and pop tunes since 2014 on the streets of Melbourne. Interview recorded on October 19, 2019 (Bourke Street, Melbourne Central Business District), and July 3, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Blood's Thicker Than Water", "Butterfly", "Firefly", "Flesh & Bone", "Fly Screen Door", "Gold At Midnight", "Grown", "Keep On Keepin' On", "No Borders". https://fourdoorsstudios

Jul 28, 2020 • 9:08

[Beyond Bourke Street] #3 BRAZAMAN

[Beyond Bourke Street] #3 BRAZAMAN

BRazaman is a reggae singer-songwriter from Brazil who has been performing his live looping act in the streets of Melbourne since 2015. Interview recorded on October 23, 2019 (Bourke Street, Melbourne Central Business District), and July 3, 2020 (Zoom recording) by Daniel Bacchieri. Music excerpts from the songs "Ancestah", "Blind Leader", "Warfare" (feat. Belle), "King of Kings", "No Black No White" (feat. Ras JahKnow), "Under The Sun", "Keep The Faith". https://www.brazaman.com https://www

Jul 14, 2020 • 7:56

[Beyond Bourke Street] #2 MATT KATSIS

[Beyond Bourke Street] #2 MATT KATSIS

Matt Katsis, singer-songwriter and guitarist, has been performing in the streets of Melbourne since 2012, inspired by one of his musical heroes, John Butler, who used to busk on the sidewalks of Fremantle, Western Australia, back in the mid-1990s. Born and raised in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Matt Katsis, shares his thoughts about busking and his current projects: "The last time I went out busking was March 20th [2020] and my last venue gig was the next day. The week that came aft

Jun 30, 2020 • 8:54

[Beyond Bourke Street] #1 TANYA GEORGE

[Beyond Bourke Street] #1 TANYA GEORGE

Blending soul, jazz and electro pop on the streets of Melbourne, Tanya George has been reaching new grounds at the circuit of festivals as well (such as the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, and the St Kilda and Queenscliff last editions). With a body of work that combines impressive vocal skills, loop pedals and improvisation, Tanya also shares her thoughts about the creative process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interview recorded on October 17, 2019 (nearby the Palais Theatre, St Kilda)

Jun 15, 2020 • 8:18

[USA] #6 CORI ROSE

[USA] #6 CORI ROSE

Cori Rose is a singer/songwriter who recently started to perform on the NYC Subway System, especially at the Union Square Station. Cori Rose Hopwood @ Union Square & L Train Underground Platform. Recorded on October 15, 2018 by Daniel Bacchieri, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA Music excerpts from the songs "Love Yourself", "You", "Mackenzie", "Autumn", "You" (a cappella version), "Sometimes".* *All songs written by Cori Rose Hopwood. https://soundcloud.com/corihopwood https://www.instagr

Jan 30, 2019 • 6:38

[EUROPE] #1 LADY BANANA

[EUROPE] #1 LADY BANANA

Lady Banana is a power duo from Zaragoza, Spain, mostly influenced by the rock of the seventies. The band started to play in the streets of London, UK, in 2015. Now the band is based in Madrid, Spain. Nerea Bueno - guitar, vocal Alba Villarig - drums, vocal https://ladybananamusic.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ladybananamusic/ https://twitter.com/LadyBananaMusic

Feb 16, 2018 • 6:44

[USA] #5 COYOTE & CROW

[USA] #5 COYOTE & CROW

Originally hailing from the North Country of New York, husband and wife duo Coyote & Crow have been described as the "White Stripes of Bluegrass." With velvet-meets-sandpaper vocals, high energy foot-stomping rhythms, and unconventional banjo picking, they play a blend of Rock'N'Roll, Folk-Americana and Old Time Mountain music on homemade and modified instruments. Their distinct roots sound, which they have coined "Old-Time Rock'n'Soul," is sure to make your heart smile and your feet move. Curr

Nov 7, 2017 • 8:10

[USA] #4 TOO MANY ZOOZ (with Leo P.)

[USA] #4 TOO MANY ZOOZ (with Leo P.)

TOO MANY ZOOZ is a music group based in New York City, New York, United States, formed by Leo P. (baritone saxophone), Matt Doe (trumpet) and King of Sludge(drums). Leo P. and Matt Doe met at the Manhattan School of Music where they were attending and, having teamed up with King of Sludge from the band Drumadics, the trio started busking at various stations in the New York City Subway in their self-defined genre brass house. They gained fame when a video of one of their subway performances, reco

Aug 19, 2017 • 6:09

[USA] #3 KATIE FERRARA

[USA] #3 KATIE FERRARA

Katie Ferrara is a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, CA. Making regular appearances at the 3rd Street Santa Monica Promenade, Melrose Trading Post, Downtown Burbank, and various farmer’s markets in Los Angeles, Katie has carved a name for herself in the streets of her hometown as a “busker” or street performer. Becoming known in LA is only a small piece of the puzzle Katie has created for herself. Free spirited, ambitious, and self-reliant, she travels the world through music, writing about

May 17, 2017 • 7:16

[USA] #2 MICHAEL TALIAFERRO aka Bongo

[USA] #2 MICHAEL TALIAFERRO aka Bongo

4 decades of beats and drums, works with Gil Scott-Heron, Richie Havens and a daily history lesson on the NYC subway: StreetMusicMap Radio presents Michael Taliaferro aka 'Bongo'.

Feb 27, 2017 • 7:13

[USA] #1 ALICE TAN RIDLEY

[USA] #1 ALICE TAN RIDLEY

American gospel and R&B singer Alice Tan Ridley (http://www.alicetanridley.com) is the first artist to be featured on Street Music Map Radio, the official podcast produced by the Street Music Map project (www.streetmusicmap.com). Alice Tan Ridley - Short Bio (from her official site): Alice was born in Georgia into a musically talented family of 9 siblings, most of whom have become artists. She has been captivating audiences since she was 3 years old. After moving to New York in 1971, raisin

Feb 2, 2017 • 9:00

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