Selector: Behind The Music

In this episode of Selector: Behind the Music, Mo Ayoub travels to Havana to explore the Cuban music scene up close. The trip also marks 10 years of Selector Radio being broadcast on Cuban station Radio Taíno. Mo speaks with legendary saxophonist César López, who shares the story behind his Havana jazz club and reflects on a lifetime in music, from performing with global jazz icons to supporting t...

Collaboration is at the heart of everything British Coucil does, whether with trips abroad to foster relations between cultures, or putting events on with underground scenes and artists, it is essential to get right. So in this latest episode of Behind The Music, we ask what makes a great collaboration? Our presenter Mo Ayoub is joined by Dhruva Balram, the co-founder and managing director at Dial...

When it comes to the music industry, how can we balance AI’s creative potential with protecting original human artistry? And what can the global music community learn from different countries’ approaches to AI regulation? In this episode, we discuss how AI is changing the way music is made, why labelling AI-generated tracks matters, and the copyright battles behind the tech! Mo is joined by T...

For this episode Mo Ayoub is joined by Climate Journalist Greg Cochrane and Isla Angus from Climate Earth. They chat everything that relates the music industry to the climate emergency, and talk about what initiatives are already in place, what more needs to be done, and how music compares to other industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark International Women’s Day, Mo is joined by musician and producer Beril Sarıaltun in Istanbul and West Yorkshire band Loose Articles to discuss the barriers women and non-binary people still face in the music industry. Beril shares her work with Kreșendo (formerly known as Beatz by Girlz), while Loose Articles talk about their Kick Like a Girl tour, which helps young women and non-binary ar...

Ever wondered about the comparison between India and UK's live sector? Mo sits down with Sybil Bell from Independent Venue Week and Bangalore's Neon Culture to discuss the live sector in both countries. Have a listen just ahead of Independent Venue Week kicking off in the UK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you love or hate streaming, there's no denying it is hugely instrumental within the music industry. In this episode, we discuss how its affecting the independent labels, with Bella Union's Simon Raymonde, and how it plays out in other countries, with Sony Nigeria's Godwin Tom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this second episode of Selector: Behind The Music our presenter Mo Ayoub is joined by two industry guests to tackle the issue of gender equality and what the industry needs to do to level the playing field. Egg from Porij and Christina Hazboun from Keychange join Mo to delve into their personal experiences of the industry and what they believe can be done to make some positive change. Hosted o...

The first episode of a new podcast brought to you by the British Council to de-mystify the music industry, presented by Mo Ayoub. This episode tackles showcasing in all its forms, where Mo is joined by PRS Foundation's Becci Scotcher, and Sounds Australia's Esti Zilber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Selector: Behind The Music by The British Council, where we dive deep into the key issues and opportunities within the music sector. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate music enthusiast, Behind The Music connects you with compelling stories, insights, and the pulse of global music scenes. Discover how music transforms cultures, connects communities, and inspires innov...