How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Neneh Cherry - ‘My mother’s death undid me.’
Oct 9, 2024
Neneh Cherry, the iconic musician known for hits like 'Seven Seconds' and 'Buffalo Stance,' shares her life journey and creative inspirations. She reflects on her unconventional upbringing in a musical family and the emotional challenges of motherhood after losing her mother. The discussion touches on her humorous pizza-making mishap, missed collaborations due to self-doubt, and the transformative power of grief in shaping artistic expression. Her memoir, 'A Thousand Threads,' unveils these rich experiences and the legacy she's building for her musically gifted children.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Legacy of a Music Revolutionary
01:59 • 3min
Navigating Creativity and Grief
05:15 • 18min
The Transformative Power of Grief
23:19 • 2min
Pizza Fiasco and Lasting Memories
25:13 • 6min
Navigating Family Ties
31:16 • 6min
Reflections on Missed Collaboration
37:09 • 8min