Sitting
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Gianluca

 

Vibrant conversation Fascinating artists live performances

Sitting with Gianluca will be fascinating musicians engaged in lively,  in depth conversation and  – if an instrument is at hand, a live performance. A veteran music journalist, Gianluca will drill deep into what makes the artist. 

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MEET THE ARTISTS, STORIES & SOUNDS THAT SHAPE THE WORLD

Hosted by Gianluca, a seasoned music journalist whose career spans The Guardian, MOJO, Rolling Stone, NPR, and the BBC, Sitting with Gianluca takes you deep into the real stories behind the music.

From intimate conversations with groundbreaking musicians to global cultural explorations, the show uncovers the passion, struggle, and creativity that drive artists to build something meaningful. Drawing from decades of reporting across the UK, US, Italy, and beyond, including years documenting changüí music in Cuba, Gianluca brings rare insight, honesty, and depth to every episode.

This is not surface level music talk. These are real conversations about craft, culture, resilience, and the human stories behind the sound.

Join us for thoughtful dialogue, rich storytelling, and perspective shaped by lived experience.

Latest Episodes

Sitting with Bob Dylan Special

Sitting with Gianluca is musician and museum curator Fabio Fantuzzi who has written 2 books on Bob Dylan. We discuss Bob Dylan and his connection to visual arts as...

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SWG Terry Reid Tribute

Sitting with Gianluca celebrates the life of singer Terry Reid who passed away at 75. Terry Reid may have turned down being Led Zeppelin’s singer, but he suggested Plant...

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Sitting with Benjamin Minimum & French Roots Music

Sitting with me from Radio Grenouille in Marseille is Benjamin Minimum former 80s singer and editor of music magazine Mondo Mix. We talk about the new movement of French...

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What Listeners Are Saying

Sitting with Gianluca offers honest, in-depth conversations with musicians, uncovering the passion, struggles, and creativity behind their work. Hosted by Gianluca, each episode goes beyond surface-level talk to reveal the craft, culture, and human stories that shape the music.

Join for real insight, rich storytelling, and a closer look at the artistry behind the sound.

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Gianluca is a seasoned music journalist with an impressive career spanning The Guardian and MOJO in the UK and as the US correspondent for JAM in Italy. Formerly with Rolling Stone, he’s also a radio host and has crafted and presented radio pieces and documentaries for NPR and the BBC…

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