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In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Tafara.

Bio

Tafara was born and raised in Camden, and grew up in a British Caribbean household and was exposed to a range of different genres. Reggae always felt like home, heavily influenced by the rawness and creativity of Amy Winehouse’s music and lyrics has lead Tafara's distinctive New Reggae sound.

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Time stamps

00:00 - 00:11 Intro

00:12 - 05:57- The early years growing up in a creative household and academic life

05:58 - 14:38 First steps into writing and creating music, deciding to be a Reggae artist

14:39 - 20:14 Religion and Music

20:15 - 28:51 The plan for my music, musical inspirations and finding my musical identity

28:52 - 36:34 Tafara discusses and performs the track "Her"

36:35 - 41:02 Making relatable music

41:03 - 51:07 The most Joyful and Most Challenging experiences in my life so far

51:08 - 54:57 Music Game: Bob Marley vs Chronxx head to head, Amy Winehouse, Stephen Marley and Lauryn Hill

54:58 - 62:03 Social Dilemma - Your Partner does not want kids but you do. You find out he had a kid with an ex that he didn't know about but who he wants you to raise together!

62:04 - 67:02 Tarafa Performs her track Selessie's Daughter

67:03 - 70:24 Future projects, the Reggae community and wrap up.