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I don’t like Mozart. There, I said it.  For years I was ashamed to admit I didn’t like Mozart. Even...

The 1st ever gender balanced and racially equitable classical radio show is celebrating its 2nd birthday on 6th November. It's...

Hello everyone, The Daffodil Perspective needs your help to continue. Last month I was the victim of an accident. I...

Hey everyone. Thanks for all the well wishes during this tough time. It's been really boring sitting at home doing...

Hello everyone, I'm sorry to announce I was the victim of a serious hit and cycle accident last weekend. I...

Two weeks ago a new music submissions policy was introduced on The Daffodil Perspective. One of the rules stated that...

Watch this fascinating conversation with activist musician and educator Nate Holder. We discuss music decolonisation, white invalidation, calypso legend Lord...

The anti-racist audit and de-centring whiteness campaign continues here on The Daffodil Perspective as I unveil a new music submissions...

A thorough audit is underway to ensure The Daffodil Perspective remains anti-racist, committed to championing racial equity, championing all women...

2 months ago I issued an apology statement to black women and women of colour for my discrimination and internalised...

Yes, I said it. I'm failing in my mission. The Daffodil Perspective champions women but I've not featured music by black...

Last year the classical music world was going nuts over Beethoven's 250th birthday and this year is no different, still...

The inaccessibility of classical music is quite a heated topic these days, however much of the literature and discussion comes...

Classical music is dying. No really, it is.  The classical music industry has stagnated; 70 years of neglecting the music...

Yet another derogatory meme is going round the internet comparing pop and classical music. What's wrong with this? Let me...

"I'd like to get into it but I don't know anything about classical music" Every classical composer, musician, fan, conductor...

Recordings of the Year aren't just about being good or amazing. Everything I play on the show is brilliant. Plus...

The 1st gender balanced show needs your help to continue. The Daffodil Perspective is the 1st of its kind, championing female...

And the stats are out. 1 year of a gender balanced classical music show, how did it go? 1 year,...