Episode 8 - Ambar Lucid

Sir Was shares rare insights into the familiar and unique aspects of his evolution as a musician inspired by sounds from around the globe; and how, against all odds, he triumphed to share his story and music with the world.   Follow Sir Was: https://www.instagram.com/SirWas/ https://twitter.com/sir_Was_SE sirwas.com Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hope Tala, the talented British singer-songwriter, shares some fascinating aspects of her journey, and the evolution of her creative process including the influence of her intimate relationship with literature - a major source of her emerging songwriting talent. Follow Hope Tala: https://www.instagram.com/HopeTala/ https://twitter.com/hope_tala https://www.facebook.com/hopetalamusic/ Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nilüfur Yanya, the British singer-songwriter sits down with Anthony to share how she’s evolved since the release of her debut album and how she balances the duality of dark lyrics with upbeat melodies while maintaining focus on her truth.   Follow Nilüfur Yanya: https://www.instagram.com/niluferyanyaaaaaa https://twitter.com/niluferyanya https://www.facebook.com/niluferyanya/ Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir, the TDE singer/songwriter and brother of 2020 Grammy Nominated Rapper D. Smoke, sits down with Anthony for an entertaining conversation that covers everything from Sir’s music inspirations to working at Guitar Center to his love for the Los Angeles Lakers, especially the late great Kobe Bryant. Follow Sir: https://www.instagram.com/inglewoodsir https://twitter.com/inglewoodsir   https://www.facebook.com/inglewoodSiR/ Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a time, what a year, and still there’s so much to be grateful for. During this Thanksgiving season, Anthony gives a special thanks to you - our listeners for the love and feedback that helps make this special podcast enrich and inspire. Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Floating Points, the British electronic producer/DJ sat down with Anthony for a great conversation about music inspirations, getting comfortable being uncomfortable, and exploring and celebrating diverse cultures both musically and through his belly because “you gotta eat”. Follow Floating Points: https://www.instagram.com/floatingpoints https://twitter.com/floatingpoints https://www.facebook.com/floatingpoints/ Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ambar Lucid discusses how this historic time propels her to confront challenges within, evolve both herself and the music, and ultimately, live her true authentic self. Follow Ambar Lucid: https://www.instagram.com/ambarlucid/ https://twitter.com/ambarlucid https://www.facebook.com/ambarlucid/ Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the 2020 Presidential Election, Anthony checks in to discuss the power of voting, shares some of his personal thoughts on the current climate in the US, and invites you to be vocal and engage in the pursuit of change. Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brooklyn based soul singer stopped by Venice for a special interview with Anthony Valadez.  discussed his sound and the importance of drums in his music. He also spoke on self-doubt and his love for Human Geography. Follow Cautious Clay: https://www.instagram.com/cautiousxclay/ https://twitter.com/Cautiousclayton https://www.facebook.com/cautiousclayofficial/ Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The psychedelic-soul band The Marias discuss how and where the band formed, their music’s cinematic inspiration, their genre-bending sound, and what’s next for the group. Follow The Marias: www.instagram.com/themarias www.twitter.com/themarias https://www.facebook.com/themariasmp3 Follow @AnthonyValadez on all socials Produced by @yungstacey for @ncpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices