Growing up speaking multiple languages and having parents from different continents can open a world of opportunities. It can also be lonely. Through interviews with “crosscontinentals,” this podcast explores ways in which straddling disparate cultures influences life experiences and worldviews.
Season 1 is focused on what’s it like to be Japanese-Polish.
Bonus: The Music Supervisor Behind Iconic TV Shows
A bit of Hollywood glam on this episode of Crosscontinentals. Thomas Golubić is a music supervisor who worked on shows such as Breaking Bad, Six Feet Under, and The Walking Dead. He pulls back the curtain on the American entertainment industry and describes how his multicultural background led to his job. We discussed:
Working as a journalist in Yugoslavia during the wars in the 90s
Do mixed kids tend to have unusual parents?
Learning English from broadcaster Peter Jennings
Varying approaches to music supervision in different languages
Matching music to the way British actors were interpreting American culture on The Walking Dead
What makes ABBA great?
The decision to place Sia’s music in Six Feet Under before she was famous in the US
Tech’s impact on the entertainment industry
Thomas’ work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supermusicvision
Thomas’ personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasgolubic/
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19 Jan 2025
How World Music Went from Unique to Ubiquitous
When Natacha Atlas began her career in the 80s, her music raised many eyebrows. Eventually, the world caught up, and the way in which she mixes global influences became so commonplace, it’s now heard everywhere.
We discussed:
Natacha’s Rosicrucianism-influenced school
Observing how world music became just music
Natacha’s return to electronic music
The professional and personal collaboration between Natacha and her partner Samy
Why Natacha doesn’t want to live in London again
The longevity of Natacha’s collaboration with Christian Louboutin
Why moving around is important for creativity
Natacha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natachaatlas/
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5 Jan 2025
Living Simply to Create Freely
Yumi Ito’s parents, despite being musicians themselves, tried to dissuade her from following in their footsteps. She did it anyway—but in her own way, allowing her music to reflect her worldviews and Japanese-Polish heritage.
We discussed:
Yumi’s parents’ journey from Poland and Japan to Switzerland
How Yumi knew she should be a musician
Battling getting sucked into the capitalist system
Crossing socio economic divides in childhood
Why people assume music duos are romantic?
Music as a way to connect beyond identities
Yumi’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yumiitomusic/
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7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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