Music Exchange (MEX) founder Martin Myers and music writer Jason Curtis host a candid weekly chat. Each session shares lived experiences, and all promote vital conversations regarding the state of the entertainment economy, local and international, current, and future.
On the Couch - #255 - MEX in conversation with Ashley Kahn
A firsthand account of the music, the controversy, and the South African musicians who helped shape a landmark musical journey.
Ashley Kahn experienced the Graceland story from behind the scenes.
Having worked on the tour’s production team and served as tour manager for Ladysmith Black Mambazo, he brings a rare personal perspective to a recording that connected South African sounds with audiences around the world.
On Thursday, 22 October 2026, at 9pm, the Grammy Award-winning music historian, author and producer joined Martin Myers on CapeTalk’s The Business of Entertainment to discuss his latest book, Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland.
Together, Myers and Kahn will explore the creative partnerships, business decisions and political tensions behind the project.
Kahn teaches at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. His books examine Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, and he co-wrote Carlos Santana’s autobiography, The Universal Tone.
Expect a conversation about artistic ambition, cultural exchange and the people behind the music, informed by someone who was there.
We discuss his latest book, Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland.
For Myers, this is also a deeply personal conversation. His friendships with the late Ray Phiri and Tony Cedras, whose musicianship formed part of the Graceland recording and touring story, bring an intimate connection to its enduring legacy.
16 Oct 2026
On the Couch - #254 - MEX in conversation with Martin Myers
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Usually the interviewer, Myers steps into the guest’s chair to unpack the relationships, lessons and defining moments behind four decades in artist management, publicity, broadcasting and live events.
We also looked ahead to Music Exchange, #MEX26, now in its 16th year.
9 Oct 2026
On the Couch - #253 - MEX in conversation with Lauren Bright - Part 2
Lauren Bright is an executive coach, AI adoption strategist & founder of BrightSpark Coach, and she was on CapeTalk on Thursday at 9 pm on the show #BusinessOfEntertainment
Her message is simple. AI will transform the way we work, but our greatest competitive advantage will remain unmistakably human.
Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and leadership, Lauren’s work challenges audiences to rethink change, embrace AI with confidence, and develop the skills that will matter most in the years ahead.
After more than two decades leading teams across the corporate, entertainment, events and non-profit sectors, she now helps organisations prepare for the future of work by combining AI capability with human capability.
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