Birmingham-born and Manchester-based musician LayFullstop sat down with INTHEWRITERSMIND for an honest conversation ahead of the release of her new music. In this all-new interview, she reflects on the creative direction of her music videos, […]
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Multimedia journalist and filmmaker.
BBC diversity chief questions whether on-screen representation goes far enough
What you just read is an alternative headline that could have been used as an opening to this article published by the Daily Mail last week Wednesday. The current headline has sparked controversy and numerous […]
Q&A with Marcus Ryder MBE
Marcus Ryder MBE sat down with INTHEWRITERSMIND’s founder Daniella to discuss his new book which he co-authored with Sir Lenny Henry. Giving a breakdown of the themes addressed in the book, Marcus explores intersectionality, diversity and […]
Save The Date: Thursday 25th March 2021
The Brazilian Connection – Celebrating Legacy’s 25th Anniversary This virtual event run by Legacy 1995 focuses on Nigeria’s Afro-Brazilian heritage. It will explore the stories of Africans who returned from Brazil. This discussion also aims […]
Jackson Mathod on his transition from a session musician to a solo artist
Jackson Mathod talks single releases, his upcoming album and fears sharing music of his own Trumpeter, singer and songwriter Jackson Mathod has spent much of his career playing a fundamental part in helping to shape […]
Video: In Conversation with Jackson Mathod
Trumpeter, singer and songwriter Jackson Mathod is stepping further into the spotlight with new music releases. He sat down with Daniella in an upcoming interview to share his fears, knowledge & why D’Angelo is one […]
A behind the scenes look at last year’s showreel
Exploring the role of music in visual storytelling With a behind the scenes look at last year’s showreel, Daniella discusses the importance of music in visual storytelling. In this video, she breaks down the different scenes […]
Save The Date: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Journalism in Africa and the Caribbean Back with another virtual event being held by City’s African Caribbean Journalism Network. This is the network’s first event of the year and will provide a space for journalists […]
Javier Santiago on the keys to live experimentation and music being the centre of his story
The Minnesota-born pianist on live music, fusing genres, legacy and where his creativity is headed to next. Passion, excitement and unlimited imagination are just three ways to describe an emotional response to Javier Santiago’s music. […]
The books that are reigniting my love of reading
When was the last time you fell in love with the storyline of a book? The narrator’s voice or even the mindset of a specific character? When you lose that passion for reading, delving into […]
