Window Seat: The Unique and Inspirational Power of Soweto Gospel Choir
Three-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir are dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world. The group has received critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions…
The International Pop Underground: Jamila Woods' New LP Takes Inspiration from Relationships, Conversations & Allen Iverson
Across her new, third album, Water Made Us, Chicago songwriter and poet Jamila Woods explores relationships.
Sequencing the record so it mirrors the stages of a relationship —early flirtations, heady days, conflict…
Literati Glitterati: Melissa Lucashenko on Her New Novel, 'Edenglassie'
Mel is joined by Melissa Lucashenko, a Goorie author of Bundjalung and European heritage to talk about her highly anticipated new novel, Edenglassie (University of Queensland Press). The story torches Queensland's colonial myths…
Banana Lounge Broadcasting: The Long and Storied Career of Margret RoadKnight
Margret RoadKnight is a legend of Australian blues, folk and jazz. Celebrating her 80th birthday in 2023, she also celebrates 60 years as a performer, playing her first gig at the Emerald Hill…
The Grapevine: An Update On Events In Gaza with Antony Loewenstein
Journalist and writer Antony Loewenstein (author of The Palestine Laboratory), speaks to Dylan Bird on The Grapevine about the Israel-Hamas conflict. They unpack the recent developments in Gaza, the media coverage of…
The Grapevine: Taking Care With Psychologist Chris Cheers
It's been a very heavy week, here in this country and beyond. Dylan is joined by physcologist Chris Cheers, author of The New Rulebook to discuss ways in which we can take care…
Radio Marinara: Penelope Figgis AO, President of the Australian Marine Conservation Society
Conservationist Penelope Figgis AO was recently appointed President of the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS). She dials in to chat to the Radio Marinara crew about her experience of conservation activism, and…
Velvet Haze: Hantu on Crafting Soundscapes through Experimental Improvisation and Intuition
Isobel D'Cruz dives into the creation of her experimental music project, Hantu and the release of her LP, Zither. Photo by Simon J. Karis
Get Down: A.B. ORIGINAL's fierce endorsement for a YES vote
Trials from Blak hip hop duo A.B. ORIGINAL joins Chris Gill ahead of the upcoming Voice Referendum this Saturday 14 October 2023. Trials explains why this is a critical time for respectful discourse…
SmartArts: Deborah Cheetham Fraillon's War Requiem
On Saturday evening, as votes for the referendum are counted across the country, beloved Yorta Yorta soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO and members of the Dhungala Children’s Choir will be taking…
The Score: Kween Kong on Matriarchal Power, Resistance and Drag
Kween Kong is the self-proclaimed superhero of the world, a strong Pasifika Warrior Queen and a powerhouse of Drag performance and art.
Best known for her electric live sets and a recent run…
The International Pop Underground: Melbourne's Popular Music Have Hollywood History, Cinematic Sound, Apocalyptic Vibes
Popular Music, the Melbourne-based duo of American songwriter Zac Pennington and Australian producer/composer Prudence Rees-Lee, were born in an apartment where Pennington was staying in the Los Feliz neighbourhood of Los Angeles.
Built…
JVG Radio Method: Discussing The Voice Referendum With Gunai Musician Paul 'Fonzie' Patten
JVG is joined by Paul Patten aka Fonzie, a proud Gunai man, and local singer/songerwriter. The two chat about the upcoming Voice Referendum and thinking positive, before Fonzie shares a song 'Strong Black…
Uncommon Sense: Understanding The Voice To Parliament With Kerry O'Brien & Thomas Mayo
Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and award-winning journalist Kerry O'Brien sit down with Amy for a special in-depth conversation about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, which Australians will vote on…
The Grapevine: Tarneen Onus Williams On Their Decision To Vote Yes
Tarneen Onus Williams is a proud Gunditjmara, Bindal, Yorta Yorta person and Torres Strait Islander from Mer and Erub islands. They are a community organiser for Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, a filmmaker…
Banksia: Amelia Jean O’Leary on STAUNCH ASF at Fringe
First Nations Gamilaroi Yinarr Amelia Jean O’Leary joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk all about STAUNCH ASF a new contemporary dance of hers that will be at Fringe Festival.
STANCH ASF explores…
Banksia: Yhonnie Scarce Discusses 'In Absence' Structure Ahead of Craft Contemporary
Kokatha and Nukunu woman and artist Yhonnie Scarce joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia ahead of a live conversation they will be having with architecture studio Edition Office and NGV Senior Curator of Contemporary…
Breakfasters: Actor Anthony LaPaglia on 'Death of a Salesman'
Award-winning actor, Anthony LaPaglia (who has Emmy, Golden Globe, Tony awards and more under his belt) joins the Breakfasters to talk about playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, directed by Neil…
Einstein A Go-Go: Elana Forbes on the Cerebellum's Role in Autism & ADHD Diagnoses
Elana Forbes is a PhD candidate in Clinical Neuropsychology from Monash University. She comes in to talk about autism and ADHD which are prevalent and highly co-occurring neuro-developmental disorders. While autism and ADHD…
Bright Lights: Bright Eyes for Bright Lights
Shorty speaks with Conor Oberst ahead of Bright Eyes' first Australian shows in over a decade, including two as a part of The Eighty Six festival in October.