Movers \'n shakers
23rd Jul 08
Rocksteady: The Marvels
The rude boy's back in town: Michael Franti &
Spearhead
Baby come back: The Equators
Umagubane: Chicco
Click song: Miriam Makeba
Mahlalela: Letta Mbulu
Melo da tagarela: Gang Do Tagarela
Tocando o terror: DJ Dolores
Tangaroa: Tiki
Mango pickle down river: MIA feat. Wilcannia Mob
Wash it down: K'Naan
Don't do nothing I wouldn't do: Conny Van Dyke
At last: Etta James
Soul bossa nova: Quincy Jones
The dog: Junior & the Classics
Insistor: Tapes 'n Tapes
Come down: The Spoils
Juan loco: Rodrigo y Gabriela
Jalisco: Victor Valdes & Real Mexico
Mapambano: The Golden Pride Childrens Choir
Waitpela gras: Telek
Beyarrmak: Yothu Yindi
The healer: Erykah Badu
Contra el sol: Ocote Soul Sounds & Adrian Quesada
Po' folks: Nappy Roots feat. Anthony Hamilton
TALKERS:
Sarah Maher came in to chat about "Christmas in July" at Lentil
As Anything this Friday 25th July. African refugees and the
Victorian Police will be joining forces in the kitchen and on the
floor to serve diners. The event is aimed at breaking down
tensions between the two groups.
Lentil As Anything:
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
http://www.lentilasanything.com/#
*NO SET PRICE AT "LENTIL AS ANYTHING" - PAY WHAT YOU FEEL IS
FAIR INTO THE HONESTY BOX!
Dr Bruce joined us on our "Petty Business" segment to talk cat
curfews and pet leashes. Check him out at:
http://www.vetsallnatural.com.au/
We discussed social exclusion, which can lead to a range of
issues related to mental health problems. Peter Waters - from the
Eastern Region Mental Health Asscoiation - joined us to wax
lyrical about how ERMHA assists mental health clients integrate
and re-connect with the workplace and community. He also
mentioned 'R U ok 2day', which is about raising awareness and
resources for those suffering from mental health issues:
www.ruok2day.org
Our final guest, was PNG artist Pax Jakupa Jnr. His exhibition
"Ai Bilong Mi" is currently showing until 16 August and a floor
talk takes place Thursday 24th July from 6-8pm. Pax will talk
about his experience of being an artist in PNG and developing his
skills when not having access to the basics (e.g. painting with a
kerosene lamp, as no electricity, etc).
www.alcastongallery.com.au
11 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
P: 9418 6444