In 2007, thirteen-year-old aspiring saxophone player Claudia Medina attended the XVII Jazz Festival in her home city of Lima Peru, which featured American saxophone great Cynthia Mullis and the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra.

As soon as the first note arose from Cynthia’s horn, Claudia knew that her life was never going to be the same. “That’s what I want to do in my life,” she said to herself.

After the show, she mustered enough willpower to approach Cynthia and told her how much she adored her performance and asked for her advice on how to be a great musician like her. Cynthia looked at the teenager and said something that completely changed her life: “Keep playing and never give up.”

So, Claudia kept blowing that horn and hasn’t stopped since.

Now, she is a distinguished Peruvian saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator who has garnered international acclaim for her innovative fusion of Jazz with Afro-Peruvian and Latin American rhythms. Her musical journey, marked by a deep commitment to cultural preservation and education, has positioned her as a prominent figure in contemporary Latin Jazz.

Find our more about Claudia's inspiring journey in this episode hosted by Annila Dietiker.

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In this episode of Sound Screen, host Annika Dietiker talks to British singer-songwriter Dan Buckland, who also leads the alternative rock group, Space Pistol.

Buckland talks about his musical journey, his struggles with ADHD, addiction, and how his love for music saved him from self-destruction.

Buckland's self-titled four-track EP released under Adam Wakeman's label AWP is a grungy gem perfect for TV, film, sports, and advertising content. All tracks are available for licensing through APM Music.

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In this episode, APM Music Sound Screen Podcast host Annika Dietiker interviews LA-based indie singer-songwriter Love, Sophie, whose self-titled EP released under APM Music' Kinetik label is poised to become one of the best artist-driven releases of 2024.

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