Diaspora Blues: Recent Episodes
Bigoa & Ayan
A show that provides a platform for people interested in ideas about home, community, and belonging. Hosted by Bigoa Chuol and Ayan Shirwa.Regular contributors Serious Meerkat and Cookie.
If you're not a fan of Mondays, hopefully, this week's playlist will get you in the right frame of mind.EventsM/other Conversations presented by South Sudanese MindsVisual StorytellingWest Africa Drumming and Dance Award FestivalMusicKwame – WOW Tkay Maidza – Ring-a-Ling P-UniQue & Krown – Change Little Simz – might bang, might not Erykah Badu – Phone DownCherrie – Less
Maya Angelou's poem Phenomenal Woman opened my eyes to the power of poetry, and I've been hooked ever since.This week, you'll hear poetry from Tony Birch, Jennifer Wong and Sisonke Msimang - artists whose work has appeared in the 30 in 30 series, commissioned by Red Room Poetry. Morocco appeal for El Haouz region organised by Scheherazade Bloul.MusicOlivia Dean - DiveAyra Starr - RushNooky - Always Was Always Will BeTierra Whack - WazeOetha - Sista Girl
Black Men Don’t Cry, or so we’re made to believe.Today on Diaspora Blues, we’re listening to black men pen words of sadness, regret, triumph, and love. We’re capturing them in all their duplicity.For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners looking for culturally appropriate services, give 13YARN a ring on 13 92 76.ReadingsAdam Goodes: 'Instead of masking racism, we need to deal with it day-to-day.Read We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity by bell hooks here.One election later, the lessons from Melbourne’s ‘African gang’ panic.bell hooks and Kevin Powell: Black Masculinity, Threat or Threatened I The New School.MusicKobie Dee - JodyKodak Black - ConscienceThe Notorious B.I.G. - Suicidal Thoughts Juice WRLD - Lucid Dreams2Pac - So Many TearsDMX – Slippin'ONEFOUR - Welcome To Prison
What is Indie rock?Masterclass: Indie rock refers to the rock ‘n' roll music that independent record labels release.The Conversation: Indie as a defined musical genre descriptor emerged from post-punk, new wave and “alternative” music released on late-1970s UK independent labels.Diaspora Blues: rock music with a soft sound.The answer is somewhere between.MusicArlo Parks - WeightlessThelma Plum – Don't Let a Good Girl Down Bakar - Hell N BackLightspeed Champion - He's The Great ImposterOdette feat Gretta Ray - A Place That I Don't KnowRay BLK - Empress Genesis Owusu - Get InspiredCold Specks - Blank MapsTommy WÁ feat The Isomers - Gravity
Run Like a Girl Australia head running coach Dani Bryan joins us to discuss the joys of running, social inclusion, and taking it one step at a time.I chat about Matilda's win and why they're more than an afterthought.Hip Hop turned 50! Musict r a n s p a r e n t s o u l - WILLOW feat Travis BarkerLove Like Water - Leah Flanagan Charlene - Anthony HamiltonLeave It All Behind - BumpyReady or Not - Fugees
Storyteller, life coach and author Mariam Issa joins us to dicuss her journey so far.Mariam is the co-founder of Resilient Aspiring Women (R.A.W) and an eco-feminist. She is driven and community oriented and an inspiration for women who dream big.The full interview will be available August 15th on Women on the Line.MusicJorja Smith - Be Honest (feat. Burna Boy)PRICIE - too dang goodFrank Ocean - IvyHeather Headley - In My Mind Thelma Plum - Body Do the TalkingGiveon - Stuck On You
A playlist to start your week right.MusicGil Scott-Heron - Whitey on the MoonReyna Biddy - RECOVERErykah Badu - On & On PJ - Drunk AFEmily Wurramara - Yaka YelyukwaAnn Peebles - I can't stand the RainMaya Angelou - Still I RiseAretha Franklin - Young, Gifted And Black Lauryn Hill – Interlude 4Laura Mvula - She SoulMed Holistic Health Collaborative and Brandi Williams - Good Morning Gorgeous
Sol Fernandez and Maru Nitor-Zammataro discuss I Am All of Us and the community that inspired the project.I Am All of Us is part of New Ground 2023, a program supporting early-mid career creatives who live, work or practice in the South East. New Ground 2023 is presented by Bunjil Place. MusicJalmar - EN VIVO Ziggy Ramo ft. Alice Skye - Sugar Coated LiesForest Claudette - Hologram Lizzo - Special (feat. SZA) Mahalia - Terms and Conditions
Our exciting guest this week is Filipino-Australian actor John Marc Desengano. John Marc is a theatre-maker and educator based in Melbourne’s western suburbs.He joins us to discuss Edge Ensembles, a youth theatre program based in the West, gatekeeping, and the secret to engaging young people. He also shares advice for creatives of colour navigating Australia's entertainment industry.John Marc Desengano is the Co-Artistic Director of Western Edge.MusicQ-Tip - Breathe And StopTeyana Taylor feat Kanye West - Hurry Miss Kaninna - Blak BritneyBusta Rymes featuring Mariah Carey & The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
This week we look atthe end of Affirmative Action and why everyone should be worried things happening around Melbourne - paid and freeand play music from here and internationally!ReadingsAffirmative action bans make selective colleges less diverse – a national ban will do the sameIn biggest ruling since abortion, US Supreme Court guts affirmative action at universitiesHarvard’s Affirmative Action for Rich Whites Exposes Myth of MeritocracyWhat's happening in Melbourne?Sudan Archives 10 years too bloody long: permanent visas for all nowRESONANCEMusicGorilla - Lil SimzCome Meh Way - Sudan Archives Golden - Jill ScottDisgusted - Wé Ani feat Song HouseSittin' On Top Of The World - Burna BoyChanges - Jem Cassar Daley
This week I share music that I've recently stumbled across, as well as songs I've had on repeat.MusicKIRBY – Black LeavesLeon Bridges – Coming Home Miiesha – Self Care Shanae – illusionsSWV – WeakAlicia Keys – You Don't Know My Name
Our guest this week is Awak Rech Kongor, a filmmaker and the curator of the exhibition A Wholesome Gang Exhibition.MusicHalloween - POOKIE Peng Black Girls Remix - ENNY
My guest this week is exquisite. Her voice reminds you of long road trips, the wind blowing in your face. Alice Skye is a Wergaia and Wemba Wemba singer, songwriter and someone who, like us, is trying to get out of her head. Alice talks about home, friendships and getting out of your way.ReviewAlice Skye – ‘I Feel Better But I Don’t Feel Good’ review: nuanced, open-hearted revelationsMusicAlice Skye - Grand Ideas
This week is a special May Day episode featuring 3CR stalwart, Hope Mathumbu.Hope joins me to discuss life after having her gorgeous daughter, the benefits of working for a community-controlled organization, and why a 4-day work week should consider the casualised workforce, if it is to succeed.Listen to one of Hope's Women on the Line episodes.Check out 3CR's May Day 2023 broadcast.MusicAngélique Kidjo - We We
May 1st marks International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. In the lead-up to this date, I thought it would be cool to play songs that bring attention to the exploited and the disenfranchised and envisions a fairer world. Plus - we share May Day events happening around Melbourne.Lives Not Numbers: Rana Plaza Ten Years OnMAY DAY PROTEST: people vs the richChuck D on How Hip-Hop Changed the WorldThe Night Sam Cooke Made ‘Chain Gang’ a Hymn to FreedomMusicPublic Enemy – Fight the PowerHugh Masekela – Stimela (The Coal Train)Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Sweet Honey In The Rock – More Than A PaycheckSam Cook – Chain GangKev Carmody feat Paul Kelly – From Little Things (Big Things Grow)
If you've ever wanted to get a sexual health check but were unsure about what to expect or what questions to ask, this episode is for you. Young Health Ambassador Hanienah Husna takes us on a trip to the doctor's office. Hanienah Husna is from the sexual healthcare team at Youth Affairs Council Victoria.Resources1800 My Options – Free. Confidential. Pro-choiceMulticultural Health DirectoryMusicBetter Things — Kee’ahnChanges — Jem Cassar-Daley Pressure — Ari LennoxMad — Solange feat. Lil Wayne Friends with Feelings — Alice Skye
This week, Lisa Divissi joins me to talk about Shifting Subjects, a podcast about Asian Australian life.
WarningThis episode might be upsetting to some listeners, so if you're not ready to hear discussions about mental health, come back next week.For immediate crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. You can also call a counsellor at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Another option is to web chat with a counsellor online at www.beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners wanting to speak with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, contact 13YARN on 13 92 76.Young Health Ambassadors Charlene Peng and Belise Tuyikeze from the Youth Affairs Council Victoria discuss mental health support, challenging stigmas and medical racism. ResourcesGuide to accessing culturally sensitive healthcare.Tell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music.ARCHIE ROACH LIVE RADIO PERFORMANCE OF ‘CHARCOAL LANE.MusicArchie Roach - Sister BrotherArchie Roach - Song to SingArchie Roach - Old Mission Road
Nonstop music from your favourite local artists.MusicNat Vazer - Addicted To MiseryMichael Kay - DripJLotu$ -IchimonjiYARA - Back of the UberHaynza - ROLLERCOASTER SOLCHLD - Cancer MoonBumpy - Hide & SeekTessa Thames - Alone At Parties
Vida Sunshine takes us behind NEWPRINT2, an exciting series supporting new producers of colour to make a name for themselves in the Melbourne contemporary music scene. Vida is a singer/songwriter and MC and the Assistant Coordinator of NEWPRINT 2.We also learn about her influences (hint: bag lady), her music style and what it was like performing at festivals such as WOMAD, Glastonbury and Tema Festival in Ghana. Joining Vida is Jess Ibacache, a first-generation Chilean artist, writer, art tutor, community organiser and arts worker. Jess is also the interim marketing coordinator at MAV. The series is supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV).
If (like me) you've always been curious about hardcore punk but had misgivings about the genre, this episode is for you! This week put our prejudices aside and go behind a genre that is political as hell and, like rap, is very misunderstood.Helping us untangle rumours from facts is Tyronne Gietzmann from Persecutor.Click here for tickets to Persecutor's record release show.ReadingsThe world is fast. Bad Brains are fasterMusicPersecutor - Babylon's AshesPersecutor - Wreteched of the EarthBad Brains - AttitudeBad Brains - Stay Close to Me
This week I reflect on the couragetious actions taken by Senator Lidia Thorpe at Mardi Gras and play songs by artists whose music reflect the times we're living.ReadingsBringing Back Mardi Gras’ Radical Roots: An Interview With Pride in Protest’s Charlie MurphyPride in Protest and the fight for Sydney’s queer communityStrange Fruit: the first great protest songThe Hunting of Billie HolidayBlues Legacies and Black Feminism MusicNina Simone – Strange FruitTracy Chapman - Talkin' Bout A RevolutionMarvin Gaye – What's GoingKendrick Lamar - DNABarkaa – Bow Down
Axmed Maxamed is a Khaniis Diasporic Somali activist, organizer, abolitionist, writer, curator and book & music nerd.Axmed joins me to discuss what it was like growing up black in the Netherlands, the spectacle of Zwarte Piet and the mutual aid support work he’s been doing to assist queer Somalis to live a safe and fruitful life.MusicYusupha Ngum - Maam BAMBA JërëjëffBecca Hatch - BlessedKutcha Edwards - Stand Strong
Beyoncé is the most Grammy awarded artist in history. To celebrate her wins AND contributions to music, we play a few favourites from her albums Lemonade and Renaissance.MusicBeyoncé - BREAK MY SOULBeyoncé - FormationBeyoncé - CUFF ITBeyoncé - Hold UpBeyoncé - HEATEDBeyoncé - SorryBeyoncé - PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA
Curator Ivy Mutuku discusses the joys and pains of platonic relationships, themes that take centre in her exhibition Between Us.MusicSampa The Great - Protect Your QueenKira Puru - Everything Is Better Without You Kira Puru - PressureBARKAA - For My TittasDestiny's Child - GirlSaweetie - Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)
This week our guest Kayla shares what survival means to her and what we can look forward to at Our Survival Day 2023. Guled explores the issues that inspired his project 'The Block'.Kayla is a proud Gurindji Woman and founder of Our Songlines Guled is an architecturally trained multi-disciplinary artist, his project, The Block, is an architectural exploration of inner-city housing estates.Click here for Our Survival Day 2023 tickets.Melbourne Invasion Day ProtestMusicMo'Ju — MoneyDallas Woods FEAT Jerome Farah — HOODLUM Tems — No Woman No Cry
Solidarity is not passive. It’s a verb. A collective action. We understand its dictionary definition but what exactly does it look like? And what does it mean to stand in solidarity with others? In this interview, Tasnim Sammak and Carol go beyond buzzwords and tokenistic gestures to explain what solidarity is, and what it isn’t. ReadingsBlack Australia to Palestine: solidarity in decolonial struggleIndigenous there, settlers here: Palestinians in AustraliaIn Solidarity With First Nations: An Interview With the Anticolonial Asian AllianceMusicGensis Owusu — Get InspiredPANIA — My CrewBabyface Mal – Ya RabBeckah Amani – STANDARDS
We hear an excerpt of Aunty Glenys' Watts submission to the Yorrook Justice Commission. The Yoorrook Justice Commission gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a platform to tell their stories and bear witness to Australia's atrocities. The submissions will document the effects of colonisation, bring healing and reforms. Also giving evidence are legal centres, human rights organisations and advocacy groups. The commission was a result of the tireless efforts of the community and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. Click here to watch all the hearings. MusicSampa the Great feat. Mwanje Tembo - Inner Voice
Our guest this week is a sweetheart. She's also smart and thoughtful and just so down to earth! Aisha Hassan is a music journalist, stylist and advocate.Aisha spoke to us about music journalism, organic growth versus industry-backed artists, and how to get your foot in the door.MusicThatKidMaz - ShelteredThelma Plum - Better in BlakPANIA - tiki
We listen to tracks from 3CR’s Beyond the Bars 2022.The Beyond the Bars series broadcasts live every year during NAIDOC and has been going strong since its launch in 2002. Beyond the Bars amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inmates. Grab a free copy of Beyond the Bars 2022 at 3CR Community Radio.Tracks played10. Loddon cheerios - 5.0311. Intergenerational trauma - Alishia 3.1012. Can’t take that away - Jeanette 1.0218. Ties to the system - Chantelle and Amanda 4.0419. Ashly's poem - Amanda 0.4520. Story in a painting - Daisy 1.38SongsBarkaa - Fight For Me ft. Electric FieldsBaker Boy - Black Magic ft Dallas Woods
This week's program is to the rap girlies of the 90s, 2000s and now. Rappers I grew up listening to, including Lil' Kim, who I love and adore, as well as the newer babes, like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. MusicEve Feat. Gwen Stefani Let Me Blow Ya MindCardi B - UpLil' Kim- Lighters Up
GloRilla, Cardi B - Tomorrow 2
Missy Elliott feat. Da Brat - Sock It 2 Me
Leikeli47 - MoneyBrandy (Ft. MC Lyte, Q.Latifah, Yo-Yo) - I Wanna be Down (Remix)
In this episode, Stevie Zhang from First Draft News tackles the terrain of media manipulation - including how to spot fake news and verify dubious material. They also explain why diaspora communities are more vulnerable to misinformation.First Draft News has now moved to Information Futures LabFurther ReadingThe unproven lab leak theory, Wuhan lab and virus origin: Reporting best practicesIt’s crucial to understand how misinformation flows through diaspora communitiesMusic Liyah Knight — Play It CoolLauryn Hill — Lost OnesLauryn Hill — Doo Wop (That Thing)
EventAn Evening with Trans Elders VictoriaMusic Barkaa — Bow DownMiiesha — Made For SilenceIJALE — ConnectKobie Dee — HomeboundNgaiire — F.UKye — Bossin'Kye — Sometimes
We discuss the story of Cassius Turvey and the bigger implications his case has for other black boys. We also play music and share some events happening in Melbourne this week.MusicSongSong For Elijah (Wrap Our Arms Around You)ArtistKutcha Edwards, Archie Roach, Emma Donovan, Radical Son, Ilanna Atkinson, Tjimba Possum Burns, James Henry, David Bridie, Brendan Gallagher and Nao AnzaiSongTalkin' Bout a Revolution ArtistTracy ChapmanSongBlackArtistBuddy (feat. A$AP Ferg)SongA-O-KArtistAdrian EagleEventsBeyond the Bars CD LaunchTiddas, Mothers, Aunties: First Nations Matriarchies
Being sick is not fun. But I'm back, and to celebrate my recovery, I play songs that make me feel good about being outdoors again.We also share events happening in Melbourne this week that we reckon you'll enjoy!MusicCorinne Bailey Rae – Put Your Records OnChristine Anu – PartyDes'ree - LifePharrell Williams - HappyKaiit – Miss Shiney Tina Turner - Proud MaryEventsTHNDO - Chapel SessionsEcosocialism 2022Sunanda Loves Britney
We remember the brilliant Uncle Jack Charles and play some of our favourite tracks from the inimitable Sampa the Great!ReadJack Charles: Born-again BlakfellaExit the king: remembering Uncle Jack CharlesWhy Uncle Jack Charles will always be a national treasureSampa The Great on Afro-Futurism and Reconnecting With Her Younger SelfListenJack CharlesStolen generation and prisoner Human rights WatchRemembering Uncle Jack CharlesSongsSampa the Great - Let Me Be Great ft. Angélique KidjoSampa the Great - Final FormSampa the Great - I Am MeSampa the Great - Time's Up feat KrownSampa the Great - Energy feat Nadeem Din-Gabisi Sampa The Great - Inner Voice (feat. Mwanje Tembo)
You’ve seen the harrowing images of locals being lifted into helicopters and floods washing away entire villages and destroying two million acres of crop. Thousands of people have lost their lives, and 33 million have been affected. Yet Australia has only pledged 2 million in aid, a number that our guest Aliya Ahmed thinks is appalling. Aliya, a Pakistani-Australian, identifies the groups doing important work on the ground. She also explains why Australia needs to do more.ReadingsThe west is ignoring Pakistan’s super-floods. Heed this warning: tomorrow it will be youCondolences and condemnation: Indigenous people and people of colour react to the death of Queen Elizabeth IISupportMahwari Justice: Menstrual Relief for PakistanIndus Relief 2022MusicQUEEN - Another One Bites The DustA.B. Original - January 26Miriam Makeba - Ndodemnyama (Beware, Verwoerd!) Bob Marley and The Wailers - Get Up, Stand UpEmily Wurramara - Black Boy
MusicThelma Plum - Homecoming QueenThelma Plum - Backseat of My MindEmily Wurramara - Black Smoke
Budjerah - Ready For The SkyBARKAA - King BrownGigsNGAIIRE - 3 Album Tour (AUSLAN INTERPRETED SHOW)Baker Boy – Regional VIC Tour
My sister Amal has the best rock playlist. I know everyone says that about their playlists, but I reckon my sister got it right. Today I'm dedicating the episode to Malie and her 90s and 2000s tracks, and I hope when you hear some of the songs, it transports you to a simpler time. To the days of Rage and Video Hits and maybe MTV. Enjoy!
In this episode, you'll hear from three awesome young African Australians who are shedding light on Victoria's Education system. They are telling it like it is but they're also doing something about it which is even more impressive.GuestsLadan, Danya and RazazLearn more about the YMCA Victorian Youth Parliament 2022 here. Read the Dandenong Star Journal's coverage of the African Communities Youth Parliament Team here.
This week we look at archiving and African heroines with Roberta Joy Rich.Further readingVenus in Two Acts by Saidiya HartmanMusicSongEnergyArtistBeyonce (feat. Beam)SongCOZYArtistBeyonce
Pacifique X founder Tony K. Fretton outlines the case for community engagement as the best approach for changing minds and hearts. We also play music by the late and great Archie Roach. Further ReadingTell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music By Archie RoachArchie Roach live radio performance of ‘Charcoal Lane’The truth about growing up gay and Pacific IslanderDon’t blame Pacific Island cultures for queer fear. Blame colonisationMusicSongCharcoal LaneArtistArchie RoachSongFrom ParadiseArtistArchie RoachSongBeautiful ChildArtistArchie Roach
Anya Saravanan gives us insight into The Justice Map and their work to challenge carceral narratives. Later in the show, we bring you a conversation between Khushi Jadhav and her father. It's a gorgeous look into migration, culture and culinary skills.Anya Saravanan is a Tamil woman and community lawyer working in summary crime and family violence.
International students are Australia's fourth biggest export. It seems we're more than happy to take on fee-paying students, but as the pandemic has shown, when life takes an unpredictable turn, these same students are left to fend for themselves.This week we give you a glimpse into the life of an international student, and the challenges they face when applying for an Australian student visa.MusicArtistStevie WonderSongHappy BirthdayArtistEmily WurramaraSongCruisin'
We bring you speeches from the 2022 VicNAIDOC March. Speakers- Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara man Yemurraki Egan- Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri and Trawlwoolway woman Naomi Kennedy-Bamblett- Wolithiga Elder Uncle Henry AtkinsonMusicSongFight for MeArtistBarkaaSongBackseat of My MindArtistThelma Plum
We play some highlights from the Roe v Wade OVERTURNED rally held in Naarm (Melbourne) on July 2nd. Speeches in orderDorinda Cox a Yamatji-Noongar woman and politician. She’s also the first female Aboriginal Senator from WA.Esme Louise James is an author and social media personality based in Melbourne.Anneke Demanuele is a leading student activist and socialist.
Today’s show was all about self reflection and kicking it back with some chill tunes. Upon reflecting we discussed the importance of looking back at our childhood.
Welcome to our special Diaspora Blues Radiothon episode!To support our crowdraiser click here or call us on 03 9419 8377 to donate or pledge. Any money we raise through our fundraiser goes directly towards keeping 3CR on air. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
Kiran Jadhav is our special guest this week. Kiran sat down with her daughter Khushi to share the joys and angst of motherhood.
Today's Show covered the meaning behind sorry day and also featured an interview with Hebah Ali. Hebah Ali is a short film director who came out with "Angrazee". She believes in media diversity and shares being a creative as part of her upbringing.
Today's show is all about what makes us adults and the factors that allow us to transition from teen hood. The show questioned what it means to be an adult, why adulthood is important and most importantly to how do we define it. Khushi included a personal diary entry that reflects on the media influence on adulthood as well.
Today’s show is all about self-care and being content with who you are as a person. Our new host Khushi Jadhav took the reins today and had a little chat with Ayan about role models, self-care and our journey to confidence. Also, we included three crowd favourites: Pick up Your Feelings Ms Jackson Brown Skin Girl Taking off…Diaspora Blues.
Sunanda Sachatrakul is a comedian, actress and producer. She's also a huge Britney Spears fan. Like huge. And today Sunanda discusses all things comedy and Britney Spears. We're also giving away free tickets to their comedy special Sunanda Loves Britney so stick around to find out how you can nab these tickets.MusicSongOops!... I Did It AgainArtistBritney SpearsSongRisk ItArtistJessica Mauboy
This week we hear from Aziz Farah a Toronto based Somali who started a Somali resource project to help Somalis in the diaspora retain their language and also see the beauty and richness of Af Soomaali.MusicSongCan You Stand The RainArtistNew EditionSongWeirArtistKilling HediSongDouble DutchArtistBr3nya
Flora Chol joins us for a conversation about poetry, girlhood and appearing in the anthology Unlimited Futures. Flora is a Melbourne based South Sudanese writer and poet. Anna Emina is an artist, educator and writer based in Melbourne. Anna spoke to Khushi about her essay Mind Over Modesty.
Our guest this week is Idil Abdullahi, a ceramic and henna artist. Idil discusses her practice, the Somali exhibition AQAL, and shares the Somali icons that inspire her work.
This week we meet Khushi the host of The Confession Tapes of Khushi Jadhav and Diaspora Blues' newest presenter!
This week we're taking it easy. So grab a mug and sit back as we play the freshest R'n'B tracks from downunder.PlaylistSongMade for silenceArtistMiieshaSongI Miss youArtistDjanabaSongLuv DrunkArtistA.GIRLSongCashmereArtistTkay MaidzaSongFlickArtistPookieSongTuesdayArtistTYSON
In celebration of the event SorBaes: Double Dip we're playing songs by the artists featured on the day.Donate to The Dhadjowa Foundation.MusicSongKing BrownArtistBarkaaSongEverything Is Better Without You ArtistKira PuruSongM31 (Racing down the Hume)ArtistMulaloSongSay SomethingArtistKira PuruSongPRETTYArtistBaroSongConcrete Jungle FeverArtistJerome Farah
This week we have a special International Women's Day episode of Diaspora Blues.Ayan reached out to some of her girlfriends to find out what #breakthebias means to them, and on today's show, you'll hear their answers.Break the Bias is this year's International Women's Day theme.
Chido Mwat discusses her upcoming show 'She-Naningans', a multi-genre comedy extravaganza.She-Nanigans The Show is part of the Melbourne Comedy Festival and launches on April 4th.
Filmmaker Abdalla Omar shares his passion for movies and discusses his latest project - Shimbir.Shimbir is showing at the Immigration Museum for the event, Into the Night.
What do community development and performance art have in common? A lot if you were to ask Paulina Masika. Paulina chats to us about her group Nguvu Moja Theatre, casting for Once On This Island and much much more.For casting information email Paulina at nguvumojatheatre@gmail.com. MusicSongAnd I'm Telling You I'm Not GoingArtistJennifer HudsonSongI Want You BackArtistThe Jackson 5
Freelance journalist and community organiser Najma Sambul joins us this week.Najma looks at the story of Ismail Hussein, a young Somali man detained at Park Hotel, and how Novak's presence at the hotel was both a distraction & an opportunity to hear from the men. We also analyse the sexist tropes deployed against Grace Tame + other news headlines.MusicSongIsii Nafta (Love You More Than My Life)ArtistNimco HappySongBe AliveArtistBeyonceNajma Sambul is a freelance journalist based in Melbourne. Her reporting has been published by The Age, Agence-France Presse, MTV Australia and others
Welcome back to our first live episode of 2022! Our guest this week is the lovely Inez Trambas the founder of Negro Speaks of Books. Inez chats to us about bell hooks, Langston Hughes, her mother, and the impact bell hooks had on her life.Check out the Accent of Women special on Viv Malo.MusicSongLucky Country (features Viv Malo)ArtistProvocalzSongOne Sweet DayArtistMariah Carey, Boyz II Men
This is our final episode for 2021 and taking us out is a summer playlist created by Ayan's sister, Amal. We'll be back on January 17th, 2022.PLAYLIST SongIn2ArtistWSTRNSongNice To Meet YaArtistWes Nelson ft. Yxng BaneSongDjadja ArtistAya NakamuraSong163 För EvigtArtistCherrie ft. Z.ESongOjuelegbaArtistWizKidSongPeruArtistFireboy DMLSongHeadphonesArtistBaker Boy ft. Lara AndalloSongBreak It Off ArtistPink PantheressSongI Like ItArtistCardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
The lovely Sogobri is our guest this week and she's created a playlist just for Diaspora Blues!Click here to listen to her gorgeous curation and follow them on Instagram at Sogobri.Support Blak Pearl Studio.
Kicking off the show is a man of many hats, Mr Congo. Mr Congo is a DJ, poet and mental health clinician based in Melbourne. Check out his music here.And later in the program Disability Justice advocate Pauline Vetuna discusses Disability Day 2021. She also outlines the labour that goes into creating a 12-hour program!Special track: Demonstration 2020 by PersecutorImage 1: Grounding Disability Justice (Renay Barker-Mulholland)Image 2: Mr Congo. Image supplied
Our guests this week are Betiel Beyin and Leigh Lule. They are both creatives and real-life best friends - just like their fictional characters Ruby and Zion from Lil CEEBS. And on today’s show, we’ll hear all about their IG series, test their entertainment tastes and hear about their future solo projects.
This week we're playing songs we've had on repeat. MusicSongDon't Let a Good Girl DownArtistThelma PlumSongEarthstrong ArtistPookieSong2000 n Somethin ArtistKaiitSongSelf CareArtistMiieshaSongEverything Is GreatArtistAlice Skye SongBetter thingsArtistKee'ahnSongI Am MeArtistSampa the GreatSongYouArtistJade
Tony Green is a radio broadcaster, a pillar in his community, and someone I admire and value.Last week he sat down with me to yarn about family, community & his guest wish list. Hosted by Ayan ShirwaMusicSongProud Black ManArtistRonald CallaghanArtistArrested DevelopmentSongEveryday People
This week we’re looking at the wonderful world of cosplay! Writer & occasional amateur cosplayer Micha invites us into her community & reveals some of the tensions in the industry.Interview by Serious Meerkat.
The Queen of neo-soul is taking over airwaves and yes we will be playing Call Tyrone!!Happy Erykah Badu Day!SongsDidn't Cha Know?On and OnHoneyWindow SeatPhone DownTyrone
This week we're looking at a wellness practice that's very misunderstood: mindfulness!Thankfully we have Antonio Greer on the show to answer all of our questions, including what exactly is mindfulness?? Do we need expensive gear to practice mindfulness? Mindfulness myths we should retire, and much, much more.Catch Antonio in action at the 'Build Your Own Mindfulness Toolkit with Antonio Greer' workshop. Tickets are available via the Creatives of Colour Instagram page.
Serious Meerkat interviews Emily, a senior mental health nurse from Melbourne's west, for Mental Health Month. BioEmily is a Senior Mental Health Nurse at a Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC) in Melbourne's West, Victoria. She has a Masters in Mental Health and has been practising in the space since 2005 and has worked in the United Kingdom, Brisbane, Adelaide and now Melbourne. MusicArtistSolangeSongCranes in the Sky
This week we’re profiling CB Mako. CB Mako, also known as Cubbie, is a writer, disability activist, and fanfiction aficionado.CB Mako discusses the disability community and why it's not as inclusive as we think! They also read passages from their piece 'How do I write' which is more a manual on finding time - while meeting the demands of caregiving and competing deadlines - than the mechanics of writing.
This week we're playing some of our favourite tunes from a band that defined my adolescence and put black girl magic on the map - Destinys Child!
On the show this week we have Areeba and Saajeda from The Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights. Youth program coordinators Areeba and Saajeda spoke to us about their work with young Muslim women, the 'Our Place’ podcast and their lockdown reflections. MusicSongBetter ThingsArtistKee'ahnSongMan on the MoonArtistKee'ahn
This week we're sharing music from local muso and one of the hosts of Salaam Radio Show - Luqman.ReadDylan Voller defamation casePetitionsHomes not prisonsCommunity eventsAfghans in limbo in Indonesia: End Australia's refugee banPower of ProtestMusicBrown Skin Girl by Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid
Melbourne is in its sixth lockdown, which you can imagine is very difficult and more so for communities historically excluded and pushed to the margins. We reached out to Melburnians about their lockdown experience and today you'll hear from a few of those voices.Thanks again to everyone who sent in voice notes.MusicSongEnergyArtistSampa The GreatSongFreedomArtistSampa The GreatSongDiamond in the ruffArtistSampa The GreatSongBye RiverArtistSampa The Great
Our guest this week is the Journalist and founder of South Asian Today Dilpreet Kaur Taggar. Dilpreet spoke to Serious Meerkat about internalized racism, decolonizing media spaces, and the wins and drawbacks of running an independent publication.GuestBorn and raised in India, Dilpreet is an independent journalist. In 2020, she launched South Asian Today, Australia's first media organization for South Asian women and non-binary peoples. She continues to shape and indulge in anti-caste, progressive, and feminist media dive.Songtoo dang goodArtistPRICIE
The host of the podcast Birthing and Justice Dr Ruth De Souza is our special guest this week.Dr Ruth spoke to us about racial microaggressions in the medical industry, cultural safety versus cultural competence, Maori birthing practices, and reasons hospitals are reluctant to embrace cultural birthing practices.SongSlowly ArtistLiz Aku
Campaigner Sherry Huang from the Migrant Workers Centre joins us to discuss the $9 a day report and the survey that inspired the campaign.
Please be aware this week's episode discusses a missing person case. If this is a trigger for you please come back another week. For crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.We speak to Harmony, the sister of Eimable Manirakiza, a young musician who went missing from Melbourne's West. A month has gone by and his family is desperately trying to find him. So if you're based in Melbourne, especially in the Point Cook area please keep an eye out for him. Harmony spoke to us about her brother, when and where he was last seen, and what to do if you spot him. Later in the show, we'll hear from Pacifique X, a collective creating safe space for Pacific Islands LGBTIQA+ community.
Lockdown 5.0 is over, and to mark the easing of restrictions in Victoria, we're going to bring you our favourite r&b and hip-hop tracks from the 90s. Enjoy!SongJuicyArtistThe Notorious B.I.GSongAre you that somebodyArtistAaliyahSongNo scrubsArtistTLCSongShoopArtistSalt-N-PepaSongReal LoveArtistMary J. BligeSongStep by StepArtistWhitney Houston
This week we're going to hear a keynote lecture from the Solidarity in Diversity Conference, presented by the African Studies Group and the Melbourne Social Equity Institute. The lecture, Role of Allyship and Advocacy in Amplifying Marginal Voices, was presented by Abiola Ajetomobi. Abiola is the Innovation Hub Director at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
This week we're chatting to two men who are achieving amazing feats in their respective fields. Mohamed Semra discusses activism, winning Liberty Victoria's Young Voltaire Human Rights Award and the pressure that comes with being a role model. Joining Mohamed is Afro-Brazilian-Latinx multilingual author & poet Guido Melo. Guido shares the struggles of growing up Afro-Brazilian in Brazil talks about his latest projects and reflects on the artists' responsibility. Guido is a member of the Sweatshop Literacy Movement, a columnist for Negrê and a contributor to Growing Up African in Australia and Racism: Stories on Fear, Hate & Bigotry.Some of Guido's writinghttps://www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/casa-sendas/https://meanjin.com.au/memoir/the-fox-and-the-grapes/
This episode was inspired by Jessica's story 'Feel your feels, girl', a vignette she wrote for the Emerging Writers' Festival. You can read her piece here.Jessica Ibacache is a curator, writer and tutor, and the founder of Yo Soy, a Melbourne-based arts collective for Latinx creatives.
This week we hear from the organisers of Urban Comedy Slam, Farah and Akwasi, about their upcoming show, and Sirak Keeghan from the Honesty Policy Podcast discusses what happens when people get real about things that matter.
Last year at the height of Melbourne's lockdown, we spoke to high school student Bilan. Bilan at the time was doing online schooling - a first not just for her but for many students across the world. One year on what's changed for her? What hasn't? Bilan answers these questions and more.We also hear from Anya Saravanan, a former 3CR programmer, about her time at 3CR and why you should support programs like Diaspora Blues.Donate to 3CR's radiothon here.
We speak to Director, Writer and Video Artist Photographer Ez Eldin Deng. Ez discusses his start in film, capturing the fullness of the South Sudanese experience in Australia, and the inspiration behind his exhibition 40 days - A Journey Back in Memory.
On this week's show, we speak to journalist and content creator Mariam Koslay about her youtube series African Kings. If you'd like to support 3CR's radiothon campaign click here or call 3CR on 03 9419 8377.Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
Are you thinking of starting a podcast? Are you an established podcaster? Maybe you're just a fan of podcasts? Whatever the reason, this episode is for anyone who loves a good, honest conversation. To help us understand the appeal of this medium, I reached out to Nana, host of the podcast 'The Subtlety Of It'. And today, we get to pick her brain and find out what it is about this platform that moves her so.NanaNana is a podcaster, producer, law student and the creator of the podcast, The Subtlety of It. Nana is interested in exploring seemingly small aspects of our identity with affect us in not so subtle ways. She is particularly interested in centring the experiences of Black women across a multitude of intersections. She created The Subtlety of It in 2019 to hold space for tender conversations where we can heal, laugh, lovingly drag ourselves, and embrace the discomfort and joy that comes with introspection.
On this week's show, we chat with the crew from Real Youth Music Studio (RYMS) and share our favourite highlights from the ViệtSpeak x Small Axe Forum.
Last year we spoke to Tony Bui and Lana Nguyen about the Vietnamese Bilingual Program. At the time of that recording the bilingual program was on its way out after serving the community for close to 20 years. But the fight to establish a new Vietnamese Bilingual program isnt over yet. Today we chat to Brendan Duong, one of the people behind the campaign VietSpeak. VietSpeak is a community organisation fighting to build a Vietnamese Bilingual language program in Melbourne’s West. And later in the show we’ll hear a speech by Jeanine Hourani who spoke at the Free Palestine rally in Melbourne.For more information on the VietSpeak forum click here. Melbourne initiatives supporting Palestinans: Free Palestine Melbourne.Upcoming event to raise awareness on Palestine: FPM Online Nakba Forum: Returning to Palestine (liberated) & Discussion Supporting #SaveSheikhJarrahIf you work in media and would like to lend your support to Palestinans, check out this article.
This week we listen to a special broadcast by 3CR presenter and producer Michele Vescio. Michele was kind enough to give us permission to play their interview with Malaika Mfalme, a queer non-binary mixed-race African/Australian POC and singer/songwriter. Malaika spoke to Michele about their queer and cultural identities in the context of disability, illness, ableism, visibility, and representation. This conversation was part of 3CR's Binary Busting Broadcast - a special 7 hours of trans and gender diverse radio in the lead up to the 2021 Transgender Day of Visibility in late March.Michele Vescio is a 3CR presenter/ producer and trainer and a sound artist/ designer working in mixed media. Their work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in galleries and non-traditional public spaces. Follow them via the Twitter handle @Mchl_Vsc.You can listen to the full interview + more content from that episode here. Content WarningThis interview contains descriptions and discussions of mental health and illness, othering, and queerphobia that may be distressing for some listeners. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, or contact your state-based service.
This week we have the brilliant Namila Benson gracing our program. Namila sat down with us to yarn about exceptionalism, the importance of having people in your corner and her foray into tv with 'Art Works'. Namila Benson is an arts journalist who hosts the national television arts program, Art Works. She also presents and co-produces, The Art Show on ABC Radio National. She explores race, culture, gender and the human condition through a creative lens, critiquing colonial systems and structures. In 2019, Namila authored the memoir, ‘Jack Charles: Born-Again Blakfella’. Art Works will screen Wednesdays each week at 8.30pm on ABC TV, from Wednesday 5th May and can also be seen on iView.
This is a story of growing up black in France, switching careers, finding a new home and creating community through food and poetry. GuestAminata is from the African Diaspora With Bambara, Yoruba and Peulh roots. LinksIndigenousX Dhadjowa Foundation
This week we're joined by Dean Lim from Behind Closed Doors. Dean talks about being a role model for the community and an advocate for yourself. He shares tips on how to be an ally to sex workers. He also discusses why decriminalizing sex work is a start, not an end. And finally, what does Behind Closed Doors have in store for their Midsumma performance? Dean gets into that and more.
This week we play speeches from STOP BLACK DEATHS IN CUSTODY - 30 years since the RCIADIC rally organized by Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance. SpeechesApryl DayApryl reads the 10 demands from families who’ve lost a loved one in custody. Apryl is an activist, community organiser and the daughter of Tanya Day. She also founded Dhadjowa Foundation in collaboration with other families who've lost a loved one to the custodial system.Robbie ThorpeRobbie talks about consent, the white-washing of Aboriginal history and the ways bureaucracy undermines sovereignty. Robbie is a Gunai/Mara campaigner and the host of the 3CR programs Fire First and Blak 'n' DeadlySongSlippinArtistDMXDMX on how he influenced Hip Hop.
On this week's show you’ll listen to an interview we did with writer, multidisciplinary artist and community organiser Bobuq Sayed.Bobuq shares what it was like growing up in Perth and moving to the US as a teen, against the backdrop of 9/11. They also discuss their Rumpus article and give us an insight into the fallout from their Meanjin article 'A New Generation of Australian War Criminals'.
On the show this week we have Shania from the Flipino youth collective Anakbayan Sydney and founder and editor of Djed Press, Hella Ibrahim, joins us later in the program.
We look at the Atlanta shootings and discuss things we can do to tackle anti-Asian violence.
Serious Meerkat speaks to the collective Way Over There, a group made up of South East Melbourne artists, facilitators and passionate community members. The collective discuss the inspiration behind their name, the trials and tribulations of a new collective, and navigating predominantly white spaces.BioWay Over There seeks to promote the voices and stories of local artists and creative thinkers through collaboration, meaningful programming and paid opportunities. We collaborate on and deliver programs that promote inclusivity and social inclusion, specifically prioritising Black, Brown and Indigenous folk.InstagramFacebook
Torres Strait Islander woman Laila Thaker chats to Serious meerkat about her love of acting, racism in Australia’s creative industries and the inspiration she draws from the women in her life.
Last week we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the one and only Heritier Lumumba. Lumumba tells us about his time in Perth, how he got started in football and connecting with the Brazilian community in Melbourne. He also discusses the matrifocal family structure, why names matter and what brings him joy. PresentersSerious Meerkat & Ayan Shirwa
Software Systems Engineering student Martin Mashuro joins Serious Meerkat to talk about some of his favourite things: anime & gaming.
This week we're doing things a little differently. We've compiled a playlist we're calling resilience and tenacity and it's dedicated to Melburnians doing it tough.
This week we chat to spoken word artist Thabani Tshuma about his upcoming workshop with Footscray Community Arts Centre, and later in the program, we hear a gorgeous interview Serious Meerkat did with non-binary vocalist and poet Janina Nana Yaa.
Senator Lidia Thorpe speaks at the Invasion Day Rally Melbourne 2021 organised by Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance and Linda Iriza chats to us about community work, arts collectives and why history matters.GuestLinda Iriza is a Rwandan currently based in Boorloo (Perth). Her work centres African youth and continues to create community projects that bring them together. She does this through collectives like Soul Alphabet; where they support young bla(c)k and brown creatives through events, workshops and various projects. Linda is also passionate about archiving histories and she does this through Amateka Series and an Indigenous-led creative agency she's recently joined called Studio Kiin. Her passion for creating spaces for young Africans goes beyond borders; as she founded Nuru Tours which is an ethical travel project that works to connect the African diaspora to home.
January 26th is Invasion Day. Regardless of what the Australian government and the elites say it is not a day of celebration, and today we explain why.Resources1. Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance - WAR2. Amy McQuire3. Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson- Talkin' Up to the White Woman: Indigenous Women and Feminism (20th Anniversary Edition).- The White Possessive Property, Power, and Indigenous Sovereignty4. IndigenousXInvasion Day Melbourne 2021
On January 6th, a mob of white nationalists and far-right members armed to the teeth stormed Capitol Hill. The centre of American democracy was under siege and the world watched its destruction in real-time. It sent shockwaves around the world—but not everyone was surprised.For years now, Trump and white nationalists have been stoking the fire of hate and spreading misinformation online, and in 2021 that rage tipped over.Jim Malo explains how, and why, this happened. Jim Malo is a journalist with an interest in politics and social justice. He's written for Junkee, Domain, The Age and Crikey and used to host the Triple R show Vocal Minority.
What is Socialism and why does it get such a bad rap?Is an increase in work hours for student visa holders (employed in the agricultural sector) a win, or something more sinister?And what does meaningful solidarity look like?Helping us answer these questions and more is Jiselle Hanna from Accent of Women.Suggested readingThe Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich EngelsFast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric SchlosserThe Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell Jiselle is a delegate of the CPSU and has been an internationaJisellel trade union activist for 14 years. She has been involved in organising international women's day since 1998 and has been a broadcaster at radio 3CR, focusing mainly on women's programming, for about 20 years. Jiselle’s international union activity involves working with migrant workers and around migrant workers’ rights. Over the last ten years, Jiselle has been developing international campaigns designed to build solidarity between workers in the same industry across borders. The project is called Global Picketline.
Our guest this week is the cultural giant, DJ MzRizk. MzRizk is a Melbourne staple and her resume is a who's who of local artists - Remi and Sampa The Great, and international acts: Mos Def, Public Enemy and Jill Scott. She's also curated events that highlight the talents of emerging DJs and artists with her series, Gallery, as well as Rizky's Block Party (just to name a few!).We sat down with MzRizk over the weekend and asked her about her craft, gender imbalance, unconscious bias and her reflections on 2020.
Joining us this week is Somali community practitioner Najib Warsame to talk about his exciting new project Whitetology. Whitetology is a book of terms to describe what it's like being a black person navigating white spaces, white systems and white institutions.
“To defend the Vietnamese bilingual program is to be speaking in a register that is foreign to the education department and its experts, and to many of the new families moving into Footscray. It is to see language as deeply connected to people and places, and the learning of language as something more than a certificate to be put on a wall – more even than as a passport for the individual student.”- An excerpt from Andre Dao’s Monthly article, A minor language.Earlier in the year, we spoke to Tony Bui and Lana Nguyen about the axing of the Vietnamese Bilingual Program. This week we continue our conversation with writer, editor, researcher, and artist Andre Dao.Learn more about the Viet Bilingual program here.
Radio producer, presenter and educator Areej Nur talks all things radio, podcasts and ethical journalism.Areej Nur is a co-founder of the African artist collective and research platform, Still Nomads as well as a co-founder and co-director of the podcast network, Broadwave. She currently presents The Rap on Triple R and teaches media and communications at a tertiary level. Most of Areej’s work seeks to support women of colour, particularly black women, to be at the forefront of discussions about art, race and feminism and justice in Australia.
Last year Radio Skid Row received $150,000 in operations funding from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. This year they received 0. It was a decision that surprised many. Radio Skid Row's president Huna Amweero said, "The decision makes no sense to us. They chose to kneecap the most historically and radically diverse station in New South Wales, maybe even Australia."Radio Skid Row was founded by a collective of marginalized groups including migrants, squatters, prison activists and members from the Indigenous community to name a few. The station broadcasts 47 hours of community language programs per week. It is also home to the longest-running African program in Australia - Afrika Connexions. Unless they meet their funding target the station will close. Raul Hernandez from Radio Skid Row joins us to discuss the station's campaign to stay on air. Raul is the Operations and Ethnic Coordinator.To support the station reach its target click here.
Content warningPlease be aware that the episode you are about to listen to contains descriptions of violence, harassment and intimidation, which may be distressing to some listeners. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please skip this episode.Crisis numbers Lifeline 13 11 14 or WIRE Women's Information on 1300 134 130.A bill to criminalise control criminal was recently introduced into NSW Parliament. If convicted, offenders could face a 5 to a 10-year prison sentence. But some advocates question whether the criminal justice system is the best place to address gender violence.On today's show, Tuesday Breakfast presenter George Maxwell explains what coercive control is, and shares abolitionist perspectives on criminalising coercive control.
“Years later, I had presumed consuming the same cultural products would help me piece together her life. There is however a river—linguistic, cultural, historical—I cannot cross.” Shu-Ling ChuaThis week, writer, essayist and critic Shu-Ling Chua chats to us about ‘Echoes’, a collection of personal essays about lineage and connection. And as always, the wonderful Baasto spins some of her favourite tunes right now.
Kicking us off this week is Reem Yehdego, a community organiser and educator. Reem is one of the founders of ‘Kids from the Block’ - an organisation nurturing the minds of young people from Melbourne’s high-rise flats. Kids from the Block started as a response to the hard lockdown of 9 public housing towers. Writer Bior Kuir looks at the complexities of the refugee experience in his debut collection ‘Journal of a Refugee’ and if you missed our March interview with physiotherapist Aula Idris, don't worry, we'll be replaying some of our favourite parts from that conversation!And later in the show, we'll hear Pookie's latest track, 'Tuesday'. The song features our very own Baasto.Produced by Ayan Shirwa
The Vietnamese Bilingual Program at Footscray Primary School has been around since the early 2000’s.The Vietnamese Bilingual Program makes sense.According to the 2016 census, outside of English, Vietnamese is the most common spoken language (at home) in Footscray.But the program was recently axed and replaced with Italian instead.So, why did Footscray Primary School end a program that’s both relevant and vital to the community?On this week's show we speak to community organiser Lana Nguyen, and father of two Tony Bui, about this important program, and what can be done to reverse the decision.We also revisit our interview with Ruth Nyaruot Ruach, a South-Sudanese multidisciplinary artist. Ruth is one of the architects behind Next in Colour - a creative initiative providing opportunities for artists from the African diaspora. She was also our very first guest on Diaspora Blues!To sign the petition click here.Follow the campaign on Facebook.Music: Purple PlanetProduced by Ayan Shirwa
On this week's show, Adut Wol unpacks the lessons behind 2020 Vision and shares her tentative visions for 2021.And as usual Baasto spins some of her favourite tunes right now.
On this week's show, film director/writer/activist Fatima Mawas sits down with Bigoa Chuol to discuss the Kafala System - an exploitative system that’s harming domestic workers across the Middle East. And later in the program Baasto plays some of her favourite tunes right now.Flights for domestic workers fleeing Lebanon campaign.Learn more about the Kafala system here and here.Produced by Ayan ShirwaMusic by Purple Planet
On this episode, Gerii Pleitez, the founder of the publishing house Kara Sevda Press, chats to us about decolonising literature, and discusses the inspiration behind her novel 'On The Sunday, She Created God'. And later in the program, creative director Nayndng Mayen opens up about her practice and shares what she's working on during the quarantine. Produced by Ayan Shirwa
This week we’re joined by Dr Zuleyka Zevallos, an applied sociologist, and the founder of the blog, The Other Sociologist. Dr Zuleyka chats to us about Moral panic - a concept that might be new to many of our listeners, and on today’s show, she discusses how this phenomenon is playing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.We’ll also hear a tune by Sampa the Great, and discuss the new visuals for Time’s Up, as well as share updates about her campaign to support African youth receive culturally appropriate mental health support.This episode was inspired by Dr Zuleyka Zevallos's article Pandemic, race and moral panic.Further Reading and more 7am podcastCompliance fines under the microscope