Private Culture

This is Private Culture - Private conversations about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is in "Deepest Darkest Croydon", South London — in the studio of vocal coach, choir director, and arranger Mark Delissa.Seated in his working space where the floor, as he puts it, holds a million tears, they explore the inner world of the voice — what it carries, what it reveals, and what it takes to truly hear another person. Mark has spent over two decades shaping some of the most recognised voices in music, from his years at the Brit School — where a teenage Jessie J would be waiting outside his door after lunch every week — to the moment he arranged Stand By Me for Harry and Meghan's royal wedding, going through thirteen versions before landing on something so simple it moved the world.This conversation is part origin story, part masterclass, part confession. Mark traces his obsession with the voice back to a Friday night when he was seven years old, dragged to his dad's male voice choir rehearsal in South London and utterly transfixed by a conductor pulling sounds out of a room full of men. From Brixton Church harmonies to Central School of Speech and Drama — enrolled without an undergraduate degree — to the Brit School, the King's Coronation, and ITV's The Masked Singer, the throughline is always the same: he's not interested in being the voice. He's interested in yours.There are vulnerable moments here — Mark opens up about the self-doubt that never leaves, the external validation he still searches for after every performance, and the therapy it's taken to sit with it. There is also joy, deep knowledge, and a forensic curiosity about human beings that makes him as compelling to listen to as the singers he shapes.Mark Delissa is the founder of community choir Synology, director of the Mark Delissa Singers, and one of the most sought-after vocal coaches and arrangers working today.__________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Mark : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/markdelisser/Singology Choir  :  https://www.singologychoir.com/markFollow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/__________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Mark DelissaCreative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who should hear it.

This is Private Culture - Private conversation about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is in London, UK. She sits down with Jemima Kane, buyer and stylist at the infamous Retro Woman in Notting Hill - Ingrid’s former neighbourhood. Recording the basement of Retro Woman, where all the buying happens, they explore and discuss how the resell marked has changed over the past couple of years, as well as the culture of consumerism within Fashion. Jemima gives an in-depth look into the world of vintage fashion, the do’s and don’ts when selling and much more.This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of fashion re-sell, the do’s and don’ts from an investment perspective and much more. There is a lot of laughter, solid advice and interesting stories from the day-to-day craziness of a London Luxury secondhand store. The conversation dances between topics such as; resell trends, consumerism, styling and the many aspects that comes with loving of fashion.  Jemima is based in London, and also shares her fabulous style via her pager and aler ego “Sugar”  She has a vast CV, being a multi-disciplinarian within her industry. She is also an avid collector of Blumarine.  DM Private Culture Instagram account to get on the guest list for the Private Wardrobe sale on the 29th of August, 11 - 4 pm. __________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Jemima : Instagram :  https://www.instagram.com/jemimakane/  Sugar :https://www.instagram.com/sugars_dreamhouse/Blumarine : https://www.instagram.com/blumarine_archive/Sugar TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@the_dreamhouse?_r=1&_t=ZN-98zEaD91fV8Follow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/__________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Jemima Kane Creative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who should hear it.

This is Private Culture - Private conversations about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is in her Studio Space in Copenhagen. She sits down with Luxembourg former Influencer and Fashionista Anna Seyser. They explore and discuss personal style and how it evolves through life, embracing your femininity and body, social media habits and much more. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of someone who found themselves no longer enjoying the role, witch so many aspire towards - the influencer - only to quit it all and rediscover a new self. There is a lot of personal stories in this episode, and Anna very cleverly flips the conversation and gets the host, Ingrid, to open up as well. Anna is based in Luxembourg but travels regularly to Copenhagen. Look out for more information about the Private Wardrobe sale 29th of August on Private Culture’s instagram page. __________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Anna Seyser : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/anna.seyser/Follow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/__________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Bobby BovellCreative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. 

This is Private Culture - Private conversations about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is in her Studio Space in Copenhagen. She sits down with London-native-Copenhagen-based artist and career-wizard Bobby Bovell. This conversation continues where Part 1 left of, exploring the controversial path of Bobby Bovell. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of someone who is unapologetically themselves and really acts on what matters to them. There is a lot wisedom, personal stories, and practical advice offered as Bobby generously shares from the unique perspectives he has gathered in his many lives - combining knowledge, soul and creativity - Bobby is truly one of a kind, and his life reflects directly his mindset. Bobby is born in London, Caribbean parents, and based in Copenhagen. He is the founder of Alfa Munk - see instagram link below. __________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Bobby Bovell : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bobbybovell?igsh=eHM0eml4Y3FkOWt3Alpha Munk : https://www.instagram.com/alfamunk/Follow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/__________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Bobby BovellCreative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who should hear it.

This is Private Culture - Private conversations about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is in her Studio Space in Copenhagen. She sits down with London-native-Copenhagen-based artist and career-wizard Bobby Bovell. This time Ingrid’s iconic green Togo is swapped out for a new edition to the eclectic collection. They explore and discuss a wide variety of subjects; being nepo-babies, unconventional paths in life, switching careers (many times), reading Hebrew, taking chances, faith and community. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of someone who is unapologetically themselves and really acts on what matters to them. There is a lot wisedom, personal stories, and practical advice offered as Bobby generously shares from the unique perspectives he has gathered in his many lives - combining knowledge, soul and creativity - Bobby is truly one of a kind, and his life reflects directly his mindset. Bobby is born in London, Caribbean parents, and based in Copenhagen. He is the founder of Alfa Munk - see instagram link below. Stay tuned for Part 2 - the many lives of Bobby Bovell. __________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Bobby Bovell : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bobbybovell?igsh=eHM0eml4Y3FkOWt3Alpha Munk : https://www.instagram.com/alfamunk/Follow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/__________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Bobby BovellCreative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who should hear it.

This is Private Culture - Private conversations about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is in her Studio Space in Copenhagen. She sits down with Danish singer and song-writer, the artist Kleo. Recording from Ingrid’s iconic green Togo, they explore and discuss the music-industry, how songs come to life, David Lynch, Vedic astrology and they go in-depth with Kleo’s debut album; Event Horizon, listening to specific tracks to illustrate the different feminine energies that play out in Kleo’s musical universe on this journey. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of being a recording artist.There is a lot of deep and vulnerable moments, personal stories from past fears and future dreams and some practical advice offered as Kleo generously shares from her unique perspective - combining many worlds and even dimensions - Kleo is so much more than just her angelic voice  and captivating lyrics. The conversation dances between topics such as; living an artistic life, cosmic synchronicities balancing the spiritual with a hyper-romantic sensitivity. Kleo is born just outside of Copenhagen, but has spent a lot of time in both London and LA. She will be going on tour end April and beginning of May in Denmark. Her album Event Horizon is out and can be streamed on all streaming platforms. Link to Spotify below: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Kleo : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kleoleia/Event Horizon : https://open.spotify.com/album/75Q8AkjJ7dy56z2xtT4yTYLabel : https://tambourhinoceros.net/collections/kleo?srsltid=AfmBOooK99UhCvnKk2YJuQXi0NnxuJtZ683Sv3mRKBnUvLltjdbYhunwFollow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/___________________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: KleoCreative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who should hear it.

This is Private Culture - Private conversations about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is back in New York City. She sits down with the charismatic cocktail artist, Vibe Cabrera. Recording on the streets of Bushwick, outside Saint Michel Café, they explore the world of bartending and how it truly is an art-form; from inventing the drink itself, to hosting and mood setting the evening for the “audience”. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of cocktail-culture, letting us know what goes on behind the counter.There is a lot of laughter, personal stories and some genuine insight offered along the way, as Vibe generously shares from his unique perspective. Vibe thinks like an artist, and applies the same level of creativity and invention to the bar-space and cocktail-creation, which ruffles feather, as not everyone is ready for a disruptor.  The conversation dances between topics such as; pioneering ways, not comprising yourself, thinking outside the box and seizing opportunities as they present themselves - some more or less obvious. Vibe is Dominican, grew up in Miami and moved to NYC. He has a vast CV, having bartended in some of the most renowned speakeasies in Manhattan, as well as creating the first none-alcoholic speakeasy ever in NYC. Now he is sharing his wisdom about bars and cocktails all around NYC on his YouTube show; The Vibe check with Vibe Cabrera. _____________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Vibe Cabrera : Instagram :      https://www.instagram.com/vibeimbibe/Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@VibeImbibeShow Café Saint Micheal :  https://www.instagram.com/saintmichelnyc/Follow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/_____________________________________________________________________________________________Credits :Host: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Vibe Cabrera Creative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who should hear it.

This is Private Culture - Private conversations about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is still in Lagos, Nigeria. She sits down with Nigerian Fashion Lawyer and founder of Fashion Law Institute Africa, Bernice Asein.Recording in Idozi Collective - a fashion boutique in Lagos - focusing on showcasing Nigerian designers who work locally and sustainably, upcycling materials and reshaping traditional wear. They explore and discuss what the Nigerian fashion industry is like; from a legal perspective, the intersection between creatives and business ; how important it is to have a legal structure protecting the flow of creative industries. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of Nigerian fashion law - an area that is highly underestimated and unrecognised. This is an in-depth conversation, with a lot of passion, as both host and guest are into fashion.Bernice generously shares from her unique perspective; the struggles of being a business owner and founder of a pan-africans institute aiming to create lasting change for an entire continent. The conversation dances between topics such as; being a pioneer, systemic industry change, love of fashion and sustainability, the world of law and protecting African traditions through education. Bernice is based in Lagos, Nigeria, but travels between multiple African countries for Fashion Law Institute of Africa. __________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Fashion Law Institute Africa: https://www.fashionlawinafrica.comFollow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/__________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Bernice AsainCreative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who should hear it.

This is Private Culture - Private conversations about all things Culture. In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell is in Lagos, Nigeria. She sits down with Nigerian production manager, producer and cinematographer Ayodeji Ogunlade. Recording in a beautiful garden, they explore and discuss what the Nigerian film industry is like; how the masterpiece “My Father’s Shadow” came to be, and how Ayodeji’s love of cinematography sent her on this journey of film, identity and artistry crossing oceans and continents to make the impact she wants.  This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of modern Nigerian film-making. There is a lot of laughter, personal stories and some practical advice offered along the way, as Ajodeji generously shares from her unique perspective - combining many worlds and juggling multiple roles - Ayodeji simple just is a POWERHOUSE. The conversation dances between topics such as; story-telling, identity, systemic industry change, love of film, having many careers in one lifetime and how nothing you learn is ever wasted. Ayodeji is born in Lagos, then moved across the Atlantic to America and then moved to London, only to end up going back to her roots in Lagos. She has a vast CV, being a multi-disciplinarian within her chosen industry. Her recent role as a production manager on the highly critically acclaimed movie “My Father’s Shadow” - the first Nigerian film to be selected for Cannes - is something we dive deeper into with this episode. Enjoy!_________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Ayodeji Ogunlade : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atintin?igsh=d25jbWhiZ3hyN2ZpMy Fathers Shadow : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drRLw7-ttp0Follow Ingrid Paskell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private Culture : Instagramm: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/_________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Ajodeji OgunladeCreative Director: Simon Søby Sound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon Søby Music: Giordano Léon MakholmArt Work: Peter WesthProducer: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future guests. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who should hear it.

This is Private Culture — private conversations about all things culture.In this episode of Private Culture, host Ingrid Paskell sits down with professional violist and entrepreneur Dudley Raine IV.Recorded in a beautiful garden in the heart of the Upper West Side in NYC, they explore what life as a young, full-time classical musician actually consists of — and how this centuries-old art form is surviving in our modern world.This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of classical musicianship, a culture often held closely and considered niche. Along the way, Dudley generously shares practical advice and his unique personal journey.The conversation moves between topics such as the world of classical music, entrepreneurship, competition, the artist’s life, discipline, and multi-genre collaboration.Dudley is a professional violist and entrepreneur. As a freelance musician, he has performed with some of the finest orchestras across America, as well as alongside artists such as Mariah Carey at the VMAs.He is also the founder of a nonprofit chamber music festival in his hometown of Virginia — the Seven Hills Chamber Music Festival — bringing classical music and meaningful musical experiences to the wider community.__________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Dudley Raine IVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dudzraine4?igsh=NzIxYTF5ajRtYmZmWebsite: https://www.dudleyraineiv.com/Seven Hills Chamber Music Festival: https://sevenhillscmf.org/Follow Ingrid PaskellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrid.paskell/Follow Private CultureInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/private__culture/__________________________________________________________________________________________________CreditsHost: Ingrid PaskellGuest: Dudley Raine IVCreative Director: Simon SøbySound Design & Edit: Carsten Sherpa, Simon SøbyMusic: Giordano Léon MakholmArtwork: Peter WesthProducers: Ingrid Paskell, Simon SøbyPresented by: North NodeWho should be the next guest?Reach out and share your recommendations for future conversations.Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone who would love it.