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Dear Music...

Emma Hatton

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 11

‘Dear Music…’ explores our collective love affair with music. Host, singer/songwriter and West End leading lady, Emma Hatton, shares conversations with guests from all spheres about the role and importance that music holds personally in their own lives, whilst also exploring and discussing the power of music to unite, inspire and change lives on a wider scale.

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Denosh Bennett

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • Duration 01:28:36

For the final episode of Season One, Emma talks with Denosh Bennett who is a dancer and backing vocalist for some of the biggest names in the music world including Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Robbie Williams, Demi Lovato and many more.

They discuss the lifestyle of a self-employed performer and the realities of a tough touring schedule, her connection to music through dance, the challenges faced when trying to maintain your love affair with music when it is also your job. They also touch on the importance of an holistic lifestyle approach and the value in nurturing your creativity as an artist.

Whitney Houston 'You Give Good Love'

Faith Evans

Drake

Alicia Keys

Robbie Williams watches Denosh singing Empire State of mind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJT8snwUBtA

Colbie Caillet

Bob Marley and The Wailers 'Three Little Birds'

Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory:
http://www.aliveinside.us

Nordoff Robbins
https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk

Dear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton

‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcast
TWITTER: @dearmusicpod
FACEBOOK: Dear Music Podcast
EMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.emmahatton.com/podcast
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: spotify:playlist:01AgoYtV53WfBJcIy315rD

EMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1
TWITTER: @emmahatton1
FACEBOOK: Emma Hatton
WEBSITE: www.emmahatton.com

CHARITY SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @RTMusicUK
TWITTER: @RTMusicUK

COVER ARTWORK
The Write Girl Calligraphy
https://www.thewritegirlcalligraphy.com
INSTAGRAM : @thewritegirlcalligraphy

THEME MUSIC
Anthony Strong
https://anthonystrong.com
INSTAGRAM: @anthonystrong_

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Tom Billington ~ Co-Founder of Electric Umbrella

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 • Duration 01:22:29

This week, Emma chats with Tom Billington co-founder of the hugely successful music charity Electric Umbrella who challenge perceptions of people with learning disabilities by enriching and empowering lives through music. They discuss Tom's previous life as a member of rock band, Mohair, the phenomenal growth of the charity from 8 people in a room with a guitar to the thousands of people it reaches today and the huge benefits of music for those experiencing social isolation.

ELECTRIC UMBRELLA SOCIAL MEDIA
WEBSITE: https://www.electricumbrella.co.uk
REGISTER INTEREST/SIGNUP: https://electricumbrella.memberspace.com/member/sign_up/46c19cd4ef
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/electricumbrellacreativecommunity
INSTAGRAM:@electricumbrellacharity
TWITTER: @electricbrolly
EMAIL:info@electricumbrella.co.uk
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CQEvYasV0N5WrCOZjB6d6?si=2_tYOLlQTJieY8NqO1Fh-w

Mr Jones by Counting Crows
https://open.spotify.com/track/5DiXcVovI0FcY2s0icWWUu?si=iWYS4Mk5SZSWDsMYfbBWUA

DAWES 'When My Time Comes'
https://open.spotify.com/track/6y9Jj7NVcBOCsnn9Ps2CPN?si=XlEU5eNuT6GIfzgnP5ys0Q

Nordoff Robbins
https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk

Dear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton

‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcastTWITTER: @dearmusicpodFACEBOOK: Dear Music PodcastEMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.comWEBSITE: SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: spotify:playlist:01AgoYtV53WfBJcIy315rDEMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1TWITTER: @emmahatton1FACEBOOK: Emma HattonWEBSITE: CHARITY SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @RTMusicUKTWITTER: @RTMusicUKCOVER ARTWORK The Write Girl Calligraphy INSTAGRAM : @thewritegirlcalligraphyTHEME MUSICAnthony StrongINSTAGRAM: @anthonystrong_

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Thursday, November 5, 2020 • Duration 06:03

‘Dear Music…’ explores our collective love affair with music.

Host, singer/songwriter and West End leading lady, Emma Hatton, introduces her brand new podcast with her own love letter to music. Talking about the inspiration behind 'Dear Music...' and giving an insight into what listeners can expect from upcoming episodes.

‘Dear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton

‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIA

INSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcast
TWITTER: @dearmusicpod
FACEBOOK: Dear Music Podcast
EMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.emmahatton.com/podcast

EMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIA

INSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1
TWITTER: @emmahatton1
FACEBOOK: Emma Hatton
WEBSITE: www.emmahatton.com

LINKS

Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory:
http://www.aliveinside.us

COVER ARTWORK

The Write Girl Calligraphy
https://www.thewritegirlcalligraphy.com
INSTAGRAM : @thewritegirlcalligraphy

THEME MUSIC

Anthony Strong
https://anthonystrong.com
INSTAGRAM: @anthonystrong_

Louise Dearman

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 • Duration 01:04:38

This week, Emma is joined by friend and fellow Elphaba, the incredible West End Leading Lady, Louise Dearman who made history by being the first and only actress to play both Glinda and Elphaba. They discuss their experience of portraying the green witch in Wicked, the benefits of music for babies and young children ; a subject of particular interest to Louise following the release of her album of lullabies, 'Bedtime Baby' and their shared failures when it comes to operating a microphone at home!
They also talk about their hopes of shaking off the perfectionism and reclaiming the joy of just singing for the love of it.

LOUISE DEARMAN SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM @louisedearmanofficial
TWITTER @LouiseDearman
TIK TOK@LouiseDearmanOfficial

SPOTIFY ARTIST LINK
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BqLzHYSPwoJgEUw6bW94i?si=nb4MBzPARYO5Vfhd2CNc6A

'BEDTIME BABY' Louise Dearman
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/bedtime-baby/1540556270

Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory:
http://www.aliveinside.us

Wicked
https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk

'Dub Be Good To Me' Beats International

Playlists For Life
https://www.playlistforlife.org.uk

Music For Dementia
https://musicfordementia.org.uk

Prima Ballerina with Alzheimer’s listens to Swan Lake and starts to remember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-j5yeRDBaU

Beams Breezy Babes

John Wilson Orchestra

Lianne La HavasJohn LegendTake ThatEtta James'Because you loved me'Celine DionJanet Jackson'Kylie' Kylie MinoguePremature Baby Feeding with Lullabies'How Will I Know'Whitney HoustonNordoff RobbinsMAGICAL MUSIC MOMENTSDear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton ‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcastTWITTER: @dearmusicpodFACEBOOK: Dear Music PodcastEMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.comWEBSITE: SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: spotify:playlist:01AgoYtV53WfBJcIy315rDEMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1TWITTER: @emmahatton1FACEBOOK: Emma HattonWEBSITE: CHARITY SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @RTMusicUKTWITTER: @RTMusicUKCOVER ARTWORK The Write Girl Calligraphy INSTAGRAM : @thewritegirlcalligraphyTHEME MUSICAnthony StrongINSTAGRAM: @anthonystrong_

Sarah Malcolm

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 • Duration 59:39

This week, Emma talks to yoga teacher and fellow podcaster, Sarah Malcolm and they discuss the very powerful link between music and movement and how pivotal a role music plays in her yoga teaching. They also discuss her starring role as a child playing Little Cosette in Les Miserables in the West End!

Celeste 'I'm Not your Muse'
https://open.spotify.com/album/3xdG9ztDWLaxfNupAPMflO?si=_wX3zdcoSMCHGcitaWANUA

Usher
Whitney Houston
Jojo
Sinead Harnett
Jordan Rakei
Jon Batiste

Kate Lister
www.misskatelister.com

Kitchen Club Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kitchen-club/id1481038965

Hey, Mr Producer

Anglia Ruskin University

ADC Theatre, Cambridge

The Greatest Show available on BBC iPlayer

SARAH MALCOLM SOCIAL INSTAGRAM
INSTAGRAM: @sarahmalcs
WEBSITE: https://sarahmalcolm.co.uk
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQeINdZDnfqQRkkNECPPmYA

Dear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton

‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcast
TWITTER: @dearmusicpod
FACEBOOK: Dear Music Podcast
EMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.emmahatton.com/podcast
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: spotify:playlist:01AgoYtV53WfBJcIy315rD

EMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1TWITTER: @emmahatton1FACEBOOK: Emma HattonWEBSITE: CHARITY SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @RTMusicUKTWITTER: @RTMusicUKCOVER ARTWORK The Write Girl Calligraphy INSTAGRAM : @thewritegirlcalligraphyTHEME MUSICAnthony StrongINSTAGRAM: @anthonystrong_

Scott Alan

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 • Duration 01:31:38

This week Emma chats with the hugely successful songwriter, Scott Alan, who reigns supreme in the Musical Theatre world with his notoriously honest and vulnerable style of writing.. They discuss how music has played such a huge role in managing Scott's mental health. the process of songwriting and performing as a form of catharsis, the dedication required to release your own music independently and their shared adoration of the Studio 54 era, Karen Carpenter and Joni Mitchell.

LINKS
Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory:
http://www.aliveinside.us
Nordoff Robbins
https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk
SCOTT ALAN SOCIAL MEDIA:
INSTAGRAM: @scottalanmusic
WEBSITE: www.scottalan.net
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/36mPTvwUFmSOm3JcQyLuEy?si=1yd2rlAcSu2jEvbmpacohQ
MENTIONS:
Oliver Twist Cast recording
Mariah Carey's Autobiography 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'
Madonna 'Madonna'
https://open.spotify.com/album/5lrlWKjNY0eTDXp9Bd3LpW?si=buj12FTSRKuiJfY51yeT-A
Cyndi Lauper ’She’s so unusual’
https://open.spotify.com/album/1FvdZ1oizXwF9bxogujoF0?si=i3qS6VwTTz2qZMc8Hshs2w
Whitney Houston ‘I’m your baby tonight’
https://open.spotify.com/track/3SmPl0CGxvvkQCrTv7edEE?si=C_B6ifzBRnaVIUusRZ-tMA
Fame the Musical ‘Out Here on my own’

Barbara Streisand,
Linda Eder,
Jason Robert Brown,
Stephen Sondheim, Shoshana Bean, Cynthia Eritho Mariah Carey 'Rarities'

The Students of Harris Academy, Greenwich

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, January 11, 2021 • Duration 50:01

This week, Emma visits the students at Harris Academy Greenwich who are recipients of funding from the charity Restore The Music. Adopting a slightly different formula to usual, this very special episode highlights the role and importance of music at a grass roots level and how the phenomenal work of Restore The Music has offered a lifeline to these youngsters. The students were warm, engaging, honest and vulnerable with their stories and are a credit to their staff and school. They also treated Emma and now, you, to some musical performances. You're in for a treat....

Huge thanks to:
Polly Moore at Restore the Music
Chris Persiva : Head of Performing Arts at Harris Academy
Students:
Jake, Simon, Bailey, Albert, Sam, Bisola, Jesi, Nicholle, David, Olivia, Eredia

CHARITY SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @RTMusicUK
TWITTER: @RTMusicUK
www.restorethemusicuk.com

LINKS
Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory:
http://www.aliveinside.us

Dear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton

‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcast
TWITTER: @dearmusicpod
FACEBOOK: Dear Music Podcast
EMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.emmahatton.com/podcast
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: spotify:playlist:01AgoYtV53WfBJcIy315rD

EMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1
TWITTER: @emmahatton1
FACEBOOK: Emma Hatton
WEBSITE: www.emmahatton.com

COVER ARTWORK
The Write Girl Calligraphy
https://www.thewritegirlcalligraphy.com
INSTAGRAM : @thewritegirlcalligraphy

THEME MUSICAnthony StrongINSTAGRAM: @anthonystrong_

Betsy Griffin

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, December 24, 2020 • Duration 44:13

This week, Emma sits down with 7 year old Betsy Griffin to learn about the impact of music from a youngster's perspective. Betsy has an inoperable brain tumour and is registered blind but despite the challenges that she has faced, she has turned her experience around and is spreading positivity with her own YouTube Channel. There are plenty of performances thrown in for good measure.
WARNING: this episode may cause you to laugh and cry uncontrollably.
#BEMOREBETSY

LINKS
Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory:
http://www.aliveinside.us
Betsy's Positive Videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmZ0v3rV79E3Qf8bhXrBKQ/featured
Betsy's Story
https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/news/betsys-story/
Nordoff Robbins
https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk
Gareth Malone's Christmas Choir BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07yq535
Paul Harvey Story
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-sussex-48761332
Paul Harvey 4 Notes #1 song
https://open.spotify.com/track/30uXCFquS0xzhRYCn1b4w8?si=9U81kuqBRACG7ivlA1QifQ
'Reet Petite' by Jackie Wilson
https://open.spotify.com/track/3h4udS0WeWbsur3yfjvnm4?si=4ZfjI0i-SK6CHblxO5sI_Q
'Killing me Softly' The Fugees
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Q0IVlqMV64kNLlwjPj0Hl?si=A5jcSDeWQYiSnyCnZQiUIA'Killing me Softly' Roberta FlackRoberto CarlosGareth Malone : Singing for BritainBetsy's busking videoElectric UmbrellaElectric Umbrella Christmas Single The Best Christmas in LockdownDear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton ‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcastTWITTER: @dearmusicpodFACEBOOK: Dear Music PodcastEMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.comWEBSITE: SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: spotify:playlist:01AgoYtV53WfBJcIy315rDEMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1TWITTER: @emmahatton1FACEBOOK: Emma HattonWEBSITE: CHARITY SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @RTMusicUKTWITTER: @RTMusicUKCOVER ARTWORK The Write Girl Calligraphy INSTAGRAM : @thewritegirlcalligraphyTHEME MUSICAnthony StrongINSTAGRAM: @anthonystrong_

Alice Liveing

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, December 14, 2020 • Duration 01:01:36

This week, Emma talks to hugely successful personal trainer, best selling author, influencer and podcast host, Alice Liveing. They discuss Riverdance… yes, Riverdance…(No shame here!) writing a best selling book whilst touring in a musical, the distress when your headphones break at the gym, their mutual love for Ludivico Einaudi and the many benefits of music for those who deal with anxiety.

LINKS
Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory:
http://www.aliveinside.us

RIVERDANCE: FIREDANCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQho_e553Q

If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, there are a number of charities which offer support including
http://www.mind.org.uk

Dane Bowers and Victoria Beckham
https://youtu.be/Qf87MJcWZQI

Steps 5,6,7,8
https://open.spotify.com/album/0LLP9HeDd489SxAGAaRYIq?si=330FbNu6TfWhW0Hsw9r06Q

Ed Sheeran's Desert Island Discs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08pddvs

Women's Aid
http://www.womensaid.org.uk

Ludivico Einaudi
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2uFUBdaVGtyMqckSeCl0Qj?si=4fjd8zTjSoyT4zBDglV1Ug

Hans Zimmer
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YC192cP3KPCRWx8zr8MfZ?si=oF0UBIlwQFOkIokxJPhvEQ

Calm Meditation AppGIVE ME STRENGTH : Alice Liveing's PodcastSuranne Jones EpisodeAlso mentioned : Martine Wright and Henry Fraser's episodesCONGA by Gloria Estefan ALICE LIVEING SOCIAL MEDIA:INSTAGRAM: @aliceliveingTWITTER: @aliceliveingFACEBOOK: @aliceliveingWEBSITE: Dear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton ‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcastTWITTER: @dearmusicpodFACEBOOK: Dear Music PodcastEMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.comWEBSITE: SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: spotify:playlist:01AgoYtV53WfBJcIy315rDEMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1TWITTER: @emmahatton1FACEBOOK: Emma HattonWEBSITE: CHARITY SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @RTMusicUKTWITTER: @RTMusicUK

Jane Monheit

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 • Duration 01:04:38

This week, Emma is joined by the twice Grammy nominated Jazz Vocalist, Jane Monheit.
Described by the New York Times as being blessed with a ‘voice of phenomenal beauty', Jane is a vocalist renowned for her remarkable and unique interpretations of well loved jazz standards. She talks with Emma about her route into her career, her diagnoses of Bipolar disorder and how music has helped her.

LINKS

Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory:
http://www.aliveinside.us

The Music Man ( Original Broadway Cast):
https://open.spotify.com/album/4O0zo2ULebkZ7PKZpFdPLJ?si=eY0hZsA7QkmTfw7xLpBNxA

MIND information on Bipolar Disorder:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/bipolar-disorder/about-bipolar-disorder

Nordoff Robbins; UK’s largest music therapy charity:
https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk

'Come To My Garden' from The Secret Garden soundtrack:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6t1uEtpBEFIvl4yJWIeOL3?si=pYueMEf-T5CNszvreOWVsw

I Was Doing Alright/ Know You Now from The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald, Jane Monheit
https://open.spotify.com/track/79nmJgFuPFMhUQY5upLXu8?si=gwQiIg9PQFSjrNYKlll4PQ

Nicholas Payton
https://nicholaspayton.com

Peter Eldridge
https://petereldridge.comManchild by Herbie HancockIsn't it a Lovely Day by Irving BerlinLovely Day by Bill Withers JANE MONHEIT SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @realjanemonheitTWITTER: @JaneMonheitWEBSITE: http://janemonheitonline.comSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7rwI5cbw9cUKFVul2rZMiZ?si=PgRGDcuaSku2kPC5i16VsgDear Music…’ is hosted and produced by Emma Hatton ‘DEAR MUSIC…’ SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @dearmusicpodcastTWITTER: @dearmusicpodFACEBOOK: Dear Music PodcastEMAIL: dearmusicpodcast@gmail.comWEBSITE: SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: spotify:playlist:01AgoYtV53WfBJcIy315rDEMMA HATTON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @emmahatton1TWITTER: @emmahatton1FACEBOOK: Emma HattonWEBSITE: CHARITY SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: @RTMusicUKTWITTER: @RTMusicUK

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