SEWing in Tanzania, Internet porn, black hair, pan pipes...
24th Mar 10
Fashion show: Skhool Yard
Dear you: Asheru & Blue Black
Another bag of bomb: Beat Konducta
Heaven: Nas feat. Jully
One monkey don't stop no show: Honey Cone
In the bottle: Brother to Brother
Bob: Otto feat. Bebel Gilberto
Ondule: Mathieu Boogaerts
Let it roll: AIFF
Assumukan: Les Ambassadeurs du Motel
Pesa la tout: African Jazz
Dred loc: Me'shell Ndege Ocello
I am not my hair: India Arie/Akon
(Recombe mix): Grillastep (rec. live in the RRR Performance Space Sept. 2009)
Traditional Cook Island dancing & drumming: Sounds of Polynesia
Naratana Papa: Narasirato Pan Pipers
Te'etou: Narasirato Pan Pipers
Totoraha Inau ne maurihaku: Narasirato Pan Pipers
West Papua: Telek
Fakir: DJ Spooky vs DJ Rekha
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GUESTS:
Dr Gomathi Sithathan, Senior Lecturer from the Graduate Program in Sexual Health at Sydney University, joined us to talk about her team's current research into an Australia-first study; which looks at how internet porn can affect a person's work, finances and relationships. Information will assist with making adequate resources available to assist those needing help. Survey information:
W: http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences//sexual_health/research/online.shtml
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Jessie Smith and Denis Cairney, founders of Tanzanian development project SEW (Supporting & Empowering Women) waxed lyrical about the ways and means SEW is offering opportunities to women living with HIV - through sewing! The SEW launch takes place tomorrow evening at Readings in Carlton. Come down and nab yourself a bag or two:
W: http://www.readings.com.au/event/sew-launch
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We talked the politics of hair in African American communities with Jeff Stilson - director of Chris Rock's "Good Hair" documentary/comedy. The doco gives an insight into the historical, social and racial significance of 'good hair' and 'bad hair'.
W: http://www.acmi.net.au/lp_good_hair.aspx
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Hailing from the village of Oterama in Malaita, Solomon Islands, members of the Narasirato Pan Pipers swung by Triple R to share their music, their culture and traditions with us; alongside PNG performer, Richard Mogu and David Bridie. They'll be performing at the Recital Centre on Friday 9th April - head along to check the best of Melanesian culture!
W: http://www.narasirato.com/