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Stereophonics

Bassist Richard Jones talks about getting started and his influences and favourite music

Imogen Heap

The Grammy-award winning artist talks to us about her music

Duncan Riddell

We talk to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra violinist and Concert Master about his life as a musician.

Frank Turner

The folk punk artist talks self belief, dedication and Bruce Springsteen

Newton Faulkner

Newton Faulkner tells us why riding a BMX is a bad idea if you want to play a brass instrument

Trish Clowes

We chat to the Saxophonist about the London Jazz Festival and being "outside the norm"

The Wombats

Ever wondered what a Wombat's least favourite thing is? Dan from The Wombats tells us!

Joseph Arthur

Take it away talks to the Grammy-nominated singer songwriter

Courtney Pine

We sit down with arguably the most important British jazz musician of the last 20 years

The Xcerts

We sit down and talk influences and music with Murray from the band

Sarah Freestone

We talk to a member of the BBC Concert Orchestra about her life as a musician

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