Celebrating Pride Month

Ex Olympic and former British No.1 Tennis coach, Nino Severino joins Laura this week. We chat about his wife, Elena Baltacha and the music that connects him to her, as well as the hype songs he uses for his students as well as what is really going on inside sportsmens heads!Nino's Song Choices: Girl on Fire - Alicia KeysI Have Nothing - Whitney HoustonMake You Feel My Love - AdeleLiving on a Prayer - Bon JoviLaura's Song for Nino:Writings on the Wall - Sam Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The incredible Canadian singer Tyler Shaw joins Laura this week on ‘Music In My Life’. As Tyler talks to us about his music choices that made him into who he is today and how they influenced him. Tyler also talks about his ‘Lean on Me’ cover, where he brings together Canadian artist such as Justin Bieber, Bryan Adams and Avril Lavigne. All in aid of Coronavirus relief. Tyler’s Song Choices: With You – Tyler ShawTubthumping – Chumbawamba Diary Of Jane – Breaking BenjaminGravity – John Mayer Laura's Song for Dionne: Dirty Paws – Of Monster and Men  -----------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing singer-songwriter and TV presenter Dionne Bromfield joins Laura this week. She is known for being the Goddaughter of the late Amy Winehouse and for creating such beautiful music through the Lioness Records label.Dionne's New Single 'Silly Love' Is Out Now! Dionne’s Song Choices:I Gotta Find A Piece Of Mind - Lauryn Hill Joints & Jam - Black Eyed Peas You Know How To Love Me - Phyllis HymanI Want Your Love - CHICPraise The Lord - ASAP Rocky & Skepta Laura's Song for Dionne:Janelle Monáe - I Like That  -----------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing singer-songwriter and musician Newton Faulkner joins Laura this week. He is known for his unique percussive style of guitar playing and he stays on brand with a unique batch of song choices!Newtons Song Choices:Mr Blue Sky - ELODrinking Song - Hanggai BandEnnio Morricone - Cinema PardisoMadeleine Peyroux - You're Gunna Make Me Lonesome When You GoLaura's Song for Newton:Eric Roche - Deep Deep Down-----------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura chats to the artist Kalpee about his musical influences, growing up in Trinidad, island pop and so much more.Kalpee's Song Choices:Lovely Day - Bill WithersLet Me Love You - MarioQ - Take Me Where Your Heart isTom Misch - The JourneyLaura's Song Choice for Kalpee:ODESZA - Across The Room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing actor and musician Asher Monroe joins Laura today to chat all about the simplicity of music, the importance of vocals and living in Kenny Rogers old house!Asher's Song Choices:Stay with Me - Sam SmithGangsters Paradise - CoolioDock of the Bay - Otis ReadingThe Gambler - Kenny RogersLaura's Song Choice for Asher:Lazarus - David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura is joined by the amazing Argentinian duo Cande y Paulo today on Music in My Life. In 2017 they went viral on Youtube with their preformance of 'Barro Tal Ves' and now have their debut album released early this month. They tell us the music that means so much to them!Cande y Paulos Choices:Joni Mitchell - Case of YouDavid Bowie - Life on MarsUna Ramos - Camina de LlamasWhat's Up - 4 Non BlondesMercedes Sosa - Sólo Le Pido A DiosMercedes Sosa - Gracias a la vida Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura is joined this week by the amazing Daniel Bingley, who served as a Corporal with the British Army until he was medically discharged in 2017. Since last year’s Invictus programme, Daniel has found sport a remarkable aid towards recovery. In this episode we hear his remarkable journey and the music that soundtracks his life:Daniels Music Choices:The Logical Song - SupertrampThe Gambler - Kenny RogersShine Your Light - Robbie RobertsonWhat A Wonderful World - Louis ArmstrongLauras Song Choice for DanielRemains - Basille (vs. Rag'n'Bone Man & Skunk Anansie)Listen to all of the songs featured in Music in My Life from thisplaylist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ  ----------------------------------------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professional Rugby League player and ex-captain of Great Britain and England at international level, Jamie Peacock MBE, joins Laura to discuss how important music is to him and the soundtrack to his most memorable moments.Jamie's Song Choices:Mr Blue Sky - ELOEverywhere - Fleetwood MacDo They Know Its Christmas? - Band AidUnder Pressure - David Bowie and QueenAfterlife - Arcade FireLaura's Song for Jamie: Wake Up - David Bowie and Arcade FireListen to all of the songs featured in Music in My Life from thisplaylist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ  ----------------------------------------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Laura celebrates Pride Month, by bringing to you some of the most influential and powerful pieces of music that has connections to the LGBTQ+ community. Laura looks at the history of the Stone Wall riots and how musicians have either used music to help them personally or those around them.  Laura’s song choices: Marvin Gay – Heard It Through The Grapevine Rolling Stones – Honky Tonk Women The Beatles – Come Together  The Archies – Sugar Sugar Henry Mancini – Love Theme Romeo & Juliet  Sylvester – You Make Me Feel Mighty Real Queen – Show Must Go On  George Michael – Freedom 90 Kylie Minogue – Spinning Around Madonna – Vogue Lady Gaga – Born This Way New York City Opera – Stone Wall  Listen to all of the songs featured in Music in My Life from thisplaylist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ  ----- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.