Channa Channa Channa Podcast

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Kat, the South African singer, multi-instrumentalist, looper and international live musician.

Recognized globally for her energetically dynamic performances, which comprises a little bit of everything for all ages to enjoy, Kat is an irresistible creative who skillfully fuses Blues, Rock, Pop, Jazz and Electronic in her own incomparable way.

Kat was born into the performing arts world fr...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Marty du Plessis, the vocal half of progressive melodic metal band Hiraeth from Gauteng, South Africa.  

With a unique mix of musicians of different backgrounds, Hiraeth blends a fusion of different inspirations into a sound that is as idiosyncratic as the members themselves. 

Hiraeth recently released their new single “The Everlasting Pain Of Loss” with brilliant music video/short film....

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Pinoy rocker Jerome. Jerome is the founder, vocalist, songwriter of Death by Stereo, Progressive-Thrash Metal band which he formed back in the early 90's.  

Jerome is also well known for the legendary power ballad singles such as "Baka Mayroong Iba," "Tanging Sa'yo," "Muli," "Pangako," and the Monster Hit, "Larawang Kupas."

He c...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to the Canadian musical duo, The Ormidales. Channa discovered Ormidales via Facebook.  

Based in Vancouver Canada, The Ormidales were formed in 2007 by singer/songwriters Bill Oliver and Mark Branscombe. They have co-written, produced, and released three independent albums, the self- titled “The Ormidales",“These Little Dreams”, and  “Bijou Blue” as well as numerous singles and videos...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Vlad Martynov from Besomora, the melodic death metal band from Australia.

The name Besomora is derived from Slavic mythology and draws inspiration from dark spirits and demons which Besomora say is a direct representation of the imagery they wish to portray and a reflection of their music. The band’s deep ties to their Eastern European background and their interpretation of melodic deat...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to French author, composer and performer, Marc Fichel. Marc recently concluded a tour in Philippines, where he performed several shows and he also collaborated Filipino artists. Channa met Marc during this tour. 

When Marc is not creating music and performing, he works as the export director at the Halles de Rungis, the biggest international wholesale market. Marc unites and definitively b...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to award-wining songwriter and drummer from American rock band Hootie & The Blowfish, Jim Sonefeld. 

The Hootie & the Blowfish drummer grew up dreaming more of sporting victories than becoming a successful musician, but after that dream ended, he immediately began writing songs, performing, and chasing a music dream. With the unsuspected success of Hootie & the Blowfish’s 1994 ...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Fugu Musk, the alternative rock band from Manila. Channa discovered Fugu Musk when they performed last April at Social House Makati with Fragments.  

From its beginnings in 2010 through the release of its first EP (Stay Awake) in 2017, the band went through several lineup changes with Raf de los Reyes as the only consistent member. In 2018, Raf met guitarist Raph Rivera, and they began ...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Hrvoje Madiraca  of Paul Di’Anno new band Warhorse, which Di’Anno releasing new music after a seven-year hiatus. 

The band was formed by Paul Di'Anno and two guitarists / authors; Hrvoje Madiraca and Ante Pupačić 'Pupi'. Just days before three important surgeries, after which Paul should get back on his feet and eventually walk, the Warhorse issues a video / single ‘Stop ...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Duzzy Clayton, the host of “Anything Goes Podcast with Duzzy Clayton” from South Africa.  Channa got connected with Duzzy during the pandemic and Duzzy has introduced multiple artists to Channa. 

Duzzy who has spent many years in radio is also the founder of Fanbase Music Magazine.  He promotes bands and organizes shows in South Africa.  He has also started a new venture called Fanbase ...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to South African singer and songwriter Meel Vignetting. She is a self-taught guitarist who, at the age of six knew creating music was all she ever wanted to do. 

Meel started writing her own songs from the age of twelve and soon formed her 1st band with a few school friends. She has since been in and out of the band scene for many years then, in 2016, ended up a solo acoustic act. In 2019,...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to members of The Mox, modern garage rock from Manila. 

Its members include Miguel ‘Migz’ Llado on bass and vocals and James Relativo on lead guitar and backing vocals. As former drummer Lorenzo Tanos II had retired from the live gig scene, Migz decided to recruit newbie Raphael Orga on rhythm guitar as well as Justine Paul Casilang on drums. With this new line-up, the band is planning to ...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to American Terror, the heavy punk/metal band from Atlanta. Singer of American Terror, Brad Cox, joins the conversation. 

American Terror has revealed a new single, “End Of America,” out now. The track, a wildly fierce takedown of the current state of American politics, is available on all major digital platforms, with its accompanying video out now on YouTube. Their sophomore album, “Wher...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Filipino Brutal Slamming Death metal Band, Sagrado. Stephen Espiritu (Vocals) and Audren Marzan (Bass) join the conversation. 

Sagrado was formed in 2009 in Paranaque City.  Their music talks about themes like Perversion and Violence. They have currently signed to the Spanish extreme music label Pathologically Explicit Recordings and released Abysmal Slaughter of The Dead in 2021. 

Check...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Kirstie Kraus, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Host, and Speaker from Nashville. Channa discovered Kirstie on a Clubhouse audio room.  

A Women of Country Nominee, Kirstie is thirsty for love and magic, for joy and sunshine. She’s thirsty for compassion and authenticity. And more than anything, she’s thirsty for anything that sets her soul on fire. 

She is super excited about her full-leng...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to British rockers Atack. Channa got connected with Atack via the internet.

Atack is the latest band of Keith Atack who is a professional guitarist who toured the world with many diverse rock and pop acts including Bonnie Tyler, Shakin’ Stevens, David Cassidy, Rick Astley, Jocelyn Browne, Barry Manilow, and many others.

Keith has teamed up with Lee Small on Lead vocals, Chris Childs on Bass...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to singer, songwriter, and musician Sarah Perrotta from New York. Sarah was introduced to Channa by a friend. Sarah’s alluring voice and thoughtful piano-driven songs navigate the depths of jazz complexity dressed in pop sensibility.

Born into a musical family, Sarah Perrotta has been singing and composing music since early childhood.

She released her debut album Drink the Sky with her accl...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to the highly versatile artist, English rapper Famoe.  Channa discovered Famoe via Cameo. 

Famoe currently resides in Stuttgart, Germany where he produces most of his music. He worked with numerous recording labels during his career before deciding to launch his own record label Rap & Rhymes Records. 

 Famoe wants to set his mark as a music artist who dared to be different. He...

In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to members of Italian super Group Thunder Rising. Channa discovered Thunder Rising via the internet. 

The project THUNDER RISING was born in 2012 from an idea by Frank Caruso and Corrado "Nail" Ciceri. The two old friends re-meet by chance after twenty years when, back in 1986, they founded their first band called FIREHOUSE which would release two albums all over Europe. It'...