On June 25th 2025, in collaboration with Open Folk, we presented our first ever live interview event in Los Angeles. As Open Folk put it: "In These Lines is a live event where three artists each bring one song — not just to perform, but to explore. They sit down with Sofia Loporcaro, host of Before The Chorus, to talk about where the song came from, what it meant to write it, and what it still holds. Then they play it. Just the song, and the truth behind it." Find Open Folk on Instagram: @openfolkla Find Gaby on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K9pSmFx0kWESA9jqx8aCW?si=Wz4RUP88Qlm_RKs7QTLvWQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gaby-moreno/472697737 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaby_moreno/ Find Lily on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p0ksmwMDQlAM24TWKu4Ua?si=Bmdg-uIUTHu-zRUc_dqL3g On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lily-kershaw/526884610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilykershaw/ Find James on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3u50TPoLvMBXNT1KrLa3iT?si=OoLoq7ZTRZyUiytQcz0FsQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-spaite/905076868 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesspaite/ Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus , where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
"Heard/unheard - The Lit Studio" is a podcast hosted by Vikram. With a Ph.D in literature, passion for poetry and love for theatre, this lit-prof brings for his listeners some heard/unheard stories about authors and their works ranging from Rumi, Amir Khusrow, Ghalib, Manto, Jaun Eliya and Muktibodh among others. Each episode will unravel a new writer. Traversing languages and cultures the podcast will take you on an engaging literary journey. Follow me on: Instagram.com/vsthakur01 Twitter.com/vsthakur_01 Or email at: podcastofvikram@gmail.com
"Heard/unheard - The Lit Studio" is a podcast hosted by Vikram. With a Ph.D in literature, passion for poetry and love for theatre, this lit-prof brings for his listeners some heard/unheard stories about authors and their works ranging from Rumi, Amir Khusrow, Ghalib, Manto, Jaun Eliya and Muktibodh among others. Each episode will unravel a new writer. Traversing languages and cultures the podcast will take you on an engaging literary journey. Follow me on: Instagram.com/vsthakur01 Twitter.com/vsthakur_01 Or email at: podcastofvikram@gmail.com
Ghalib is a name synonymous with the poetic form called Ghazal. Bestowed with the honorific titles like Dabir-ul-Mulk and Najm-ud-Daula by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, Ghalib was one of the best gifts of the Mughal dynasty to India. Come and explore some qissas and poetry of Ghalib in this episode.
Ghalib is a name synonymous with the poetic form called Ghazal. Bestowed with the honorific titles like Dabir-ul-Mulk and Najm-ud-Daula by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, Ghalib was one of the best gifts of the Mughal dynasty to India. Come and explore some qissas and poetry of Ghalib in this episode.
Known as the first Renaissance man of India, Hazrat Amir Khusrau’s contribution to Hindustani music, poetry and culture is immense. A true symbol of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, Khusrau continues to stay with us even today. Come and explore his poetry in this episode.
Known as the first Renaissance man of India, Hazrat Amir Khusrau’s contribution to Hindustani music, poetry and culture is immense. A true symbol of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, Khusrau continues to stay with us even today. Come and explore his poetry in this episode!
Universally acknowledged as "the father of Punjabi enlightenment", Bulleh Shah is the most loved Punjabi poet and philosopher. Drawing on eclectic sources, his ability to use the ordinary to express the most extraordinary made Bulleh Shah popular across religions. He continues to inspire millions even today. Come and explore the magic of his poetry in this episode!…