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Beats Vines and Life

4 Chords and The Truth. Exploring The Intersection of Wine and Music with The World Funk Orchestra.

Jul 3, 2023
55:26

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, host MJ Towler dives deep into the world of music, sharing exciting updates and stories with guests Seti, Mitchell Stuart, Matty, Josh, and Andrew. The episode starts with discussing WFO’s first single, 'Such a beautiful day,' which has gained nearly 8 million views on YouTube. 


Guests share their experiences collaborating on new music, including Seti's boys, Maddie playing the acoustic guitar, and Josh singing, who impress the host with their talent. Seti's boys also run Mission Beats, a remarkable free service in South Africa and the world. The intersection of wine and music is explored, with mentions of Andrew Rathbone and his guitar studios in Constantinople. The idea of recording in a South African vineyard frequented by baboons is entertained, along with encouraging Andrew to pursue his dream of moving his studio to LA.


The episode also delves into the creative process behind music videos, including working with choreographer Holly James on a video that drew inspiration from Congolese and Afro-Cuban music and The Matrix movies. 


Throughout the episode, host MJ Towler converses with guest Seti, discussing changing the world and reflecting on their upbringing influenced by Marvel Comics and Bruce Lee movies. The global reach of their music, with fans from the Middle East, Dubai, UAE, and Morocco, is acknowledged, emphasizing the power of music to transcend political divisions. The formation of the band World Funk and the introduction of Cedric Sampson, who had a successful career in South Africa, also adds an exciting dynamic to the episode.


Join MJ Towler and his talented guests as they share their experiences, insights, and love for music in this captivating episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience."



A Massive THANK YOU to Mitchell, Seti, Josh, Matty, and Andrew!!!


This episode’s in-studio wine, 2009 Constantia Nectar


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