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This is Beat Wala. Serving up the stories behind the beats - and taking you straight to the soul of exceptional artists, as we sit down every fortnight to unravel what fuels their artistic expression and creation with Music Journalist Jo Youle.

Podcast · By Jo Youle · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    Beat Wala: The Return of the Free Party powered by Sonarq (opens the original)

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    NIGHTCAPPERS: THE RETURN OF THE FREE PARTY Whatever happened to the free party? Ibiza’s dancefloors were built on a spirit of freedom — parties where music, community and connection mattered more than VIP tables, expensive tickets and carefully curated guest lists. But in an increasingly commercialised Ibiza, something interesting is happening. The free party is making a massive comeback. For this edition of NightCappers at The Standard, Ibiza we bring together some of the people shaping Ibiza’s

  2. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    Beat Wala 36: Colleen Cosmo Murphy talks Radio hosting (opens the original)

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    What happens when we stop hearing music and start truly listening? In this episode of Beat Wala , Joanna Youle sits down with legendary DJ, broadcaster and Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy for a fascinating conversation about the power of music to connect people, inspire communities and transform lives. From her formative years in New York and the profound influence of the late David Mancuso and his legendary Loft parties , to becoming one of the world's most respected select

  3. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    Beat Wala 34: Roger Sanchez Celebrates 20 years of Ibiza Sonica (opens the original)

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    House music icon Roger Sanchez joins Beat Wala LIVE On Air and also in front of an audience at Playa Soleil to celebrate 20 years of Ibiza Sonica , the island's pioneering electronic music radio station that has become a soundtrack to Ibiza life. In this special conversation, Roger reflects on his deep connection to Ibiza, the evolution of the island's club culture, and why radio still holds such an important place in his heart. As someone who has championed dance music on the airwaves throughou

  4. Episode · Jul 10, 2026

    Beat Wala 33: Mental Health : The Long Game (opens the original)

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    In May we returned to The Standard Ibiza for our third Nightcappers event to talk Mental Health in the Music Industry before the hot summer and intensity of the season kicked off. Powered by island treatment centre, Ibiza Calm , co-hosts Jo Youle and Christian Len were joined by DJ, producer and psychotherapeutic counsellor, Mathew Benjamin aka Bushwacka, psychotherapist and certified equine psychotherapist at Ibiza Calm Kate Stillman, Artist & Author Sebastian Hooft, and Music Industry Psycholo

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