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D-Max’s Story
D-Max (22) has always been singing in a bathroom, just for himself. When his grandma and friends overheard his singing, they convinced him he had natural talent. The encouragement prompted D-Max to start writing songs in his native French and posting them on YouTube and Instagram. Born in Chad, Africa, as a female named Diane,…
How Mariana Jeronimo Made her Dreams a Reality
Mariana Jeronimo has worked tirelessly to achieve everything in her career so far. Working full summers to fund Musical Theatre School, balancing two jobs on top of auditions, acting and singing classes shows her dedication. To say Mariana understands the power of hard work is an understatement. She joins our zoom call, having just come…
“You Feel Completely at Home”: Kelly Edmead on her Passion for Performing
Eighteen year old singer, actor and lover of all things musical theatre, Kelly Edmead arrives to our zoom interview excited to share her journey so far. On the wall behind her there is a brightly coloured Hamilton programme. Which she later reveals is her favourite musical admitting, “I could probably do a whole solo act…
Freddie Lewis on finding his identity and the release of his new music and poetry book
Singer-songwriter and poet, Freddie Lewis joins our zoom call on Thursday 30th September. The day before an exciting announcement to fans about the upcoming release of his Lilac Underpass Mixtape and poetry book, Notes from a Lilac Underpass. We discuss Lewis’ beautiful lyricism in both his poetry and music and how the writing process has…
“I Want Women to be Uplifted, Especially Black Women”: Frankie Clarence on the Challenges of the Film Industry
Actor, writer and producer Frankie Clarence shares his journey so far, how his aunt inspired both his acting and stage name and his unexpected encounter with Idris Elba. From stand-up comedian to writing, producing and starring in his own short film, KuVina, Clarence talks with True Cadence about his experience both behind and in front…
Manny’s Journey- By Will Washington
“Bumping into the advert for Social Ark’s Step-Up programme online, it was pretty much lightbulbs for me: this was my chance to do it. I’d always wanted to do it, but I just didn’t know how.” Scrolling through online ads, Emmanuel “Manny” Ebokosia was looking for something. Autumn evenings were drawing 2019 to a dark, rainy…