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 – WO

30 in 30

Sep 11th, 2023

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 serie

Black boys don't cry

Aug 28th, 2023

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 multiplicity.For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14

Indie Rock

Aug 21st, 2023

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

Run Like a Girl

Aug 14th, 2023

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

Mariam Issa

Aug 7th, 2023

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 b

Music and meditation

Jul 31st, 2023

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 -

I Am All of US

Jul 24th, 2023

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. N

Edge Ensembles

Jul 17th, 2023

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, gate

the end of Affirmative Action

Jul 10th, 2023

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 dive

PLAYBACK

May 22nd, 2023

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

A Wholesome Gang

May 15th, 2023

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

Alice Skye

May 8th, 2023

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 h

May Day Special: Gender, Community, and Work Life Balance

May 1st, 2023

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 con

Lead up to May Day

Apr 24th, 2023

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

Let's talk about sexual health

Apr 17th, 2023

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

Shifting Subjects with Lisa Divissi

Apr 10th, 2023

This week, Lisa Divissi joins me to talk about Shifting Subjects, a podcast about Asian Australian life.

Young Health Ambassadors: normalising mental health conversations

Mar 27th, 2023

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

Homegrown 2

Mar 20th, 2023

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

NEWPRINT2

Mar 14th, 2023

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

The story of Punk with Persecutor

Mar 6th, 2023

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.Hel

Lidia Thorpe and the radical roots of Pride

Feb 27th, 2023

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 Prot

Fundrasing for Somali queers with Axmed Maxamed

Feb 20th, 2023

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 ai

Beyoncé

Feb 6th, 2023

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 ITB

Between Us

Jan 30th, 2023

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 - F