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 – Ph…

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.Mus…

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. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners looking for culturally appropriate services, give 13…

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 b…

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 H…

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 (fea…

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 …

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 Coate…

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…

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 a…

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 NameBy Ayan Shirwa

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 - ENNYBy Ayan Shirwa and

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’ revi…

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.Che…

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…

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…

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

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-…

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 PartiesBy Ayan Shirwa

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…

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 Persecu…

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 Murphy​​​​​​Pride in Protest and the fight for Sydney’s queer communityStrange Fruit: the first…

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.#AbolishSinterklaas…

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 …

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 Aust…

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 evid…

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 che…

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 UpGloRilla, Cardi B - Tomorrow 2Missy Elliott feat. Da Brat - S…

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 Lab*Further ReadingThe unproven lab leak theory, Wuhan la…

EventAn Evening with Trans Elders VictoriaMusic Barkaa — Bow DownMiiesha — Made For SilenceIJALE — ConnectKobie Dee — HomeboundNgaiire — F.UKye — Bossin'Kye — SometimesBy Ayan Shirwa

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 Bri…

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 -…

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 CharlesSt…

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 Pa…

MusicThelma Plum - Homecoming QueenThelma Plum - Backseat of My MindEmily Wurramara - Black SmokeBudjerah - Ready For The SkyBARKAA - King BrownGigsNGAIIRE - 3 Album Tour (AUSLAN INTERPRETED SHOW)Baker Boy – Regional VIC TourBy Ayan Shirwa

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 Jo…

This week we look at archiving and African heroines with Roberta Joy Rich.Further readingVenus in Two Acts by Saidiya HartmanMusicSongEnergyArtistBeyonce (feat. Beam)SongCOZYArtistBeyonceBy Ayan Shirwa and Roberta Joy Rich

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 an…

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…

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 …

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.By Khushi

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.By Ayan Shirwa

Kiran Jadhav is our special guest this week. Kiran sat down with her daughter Khushi to share the joys and angst of motherhood.By Khushi and Kirann

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.By Khushi