Rapper Birdz explains how Girra, his new project with songman Fred Leone, came together and why they wanted to premier it in front of audiences.

Multi-disciplinary artist James Tyler reflects on his new exhibition Turrangka... in the shadows.

Plus for Word Up Mikayla Shaw-Friday shares some afternoon sunshine.

Frances Peters-Little discusses the long journey to writing and publishing a biography about her father, Uncle Jimmy Little.

Keith Munro shares what it means to be appointed the inaugural Director of First Nations Art and Cultures at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

Singer and radio producer Andrew Gurruwiwi explains the meaning behind his song 'Gatjumak' ahead of his shows at Garrmalang Festival in Darwin, and Vivid Sydney.

Plus for Word Up, head to the Northern Territory to meet this month’s language specialist, Mikayla Friday-Shaw.

Actor Luke Carroll discusses returning to Nathan Maynard’s play At What Cost, a show that asks one deceptively simple question: who gets to call themselves Aboriginal?

Sharyn Egan, Teho Ropeyarn, and Christopher Bassi are some of the artists exhibiting in The National 4 and share their stories.

Plus for Word Up, language worker Ebony Joachim shares the name of the totem for Yorta Yorta people.

Theatre director Ian Michael and actress Karla Hart discuss The Bleeding Tree, a gripping revenge tale set in outback Australia.

Stan Grant and Jack Jacobs talk about their podcast that takes its name from a time-honoured Wiradjuri practice.

And, Ebony Joachim shares the Yorta Yorta names for two major rivers on her Country.

Filipino/Wiradjuri artist Mo’Ju reflects on their new album ORO PLATA MATA, and explains how the last few years of change have impacted their creativity.

Actor and traditional dancer Emmanuel James Brown prepares to take part in a triple bill with Marrugeku.

Plus, for Word Up head back to Yorta Yorta country with Ebony Joachim.

Celebrated writer Alexis Wright discuss her new novel Praiseworthy and how fiction deepens understandings.

Paul Ah Chee finds the light at the Parrtjima Festival in Mparntwe Alice Springs.

And for Word Up, Ebony Joachim shares a Yorta Yorta suffix that explains relationality.

The deadly funny Janty Blair shares what she’s learnt after marking her first year of performing stand up comedy.

Duane Byrnes discusses the mental, physical and cultural elements of the reality survivalist show, Alone Australia.

Plus for Word Up, head to Shepparton in northern Victoria to meet our newest language specialist, Ebony Joachim.

Dan Sultan is more considered that he's ever been when it comes to his work, and controlling the narrative.

To celebrate the release of his newest single, he reflects on how his approach to music has changed over the years.

Plus, Koori Mail cartoonist Danny Eastwood’ discusses his solo exhibition at the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre.

Thea Anamara Perkins has been named the recipient of the 2023 La Prairie Art Award.

Choreographer and dancer Janine Oxenham discusses The Stars Descend an imaginative dance work from the south-west Western Australia.

Tony Briggs talks through the program of the third biannual Birrarangga Film Festival.

Plus for Word Up, Yugambeh linguist Shaun Davies is inspired by another language expert.

More than 250 years after they were stolen by Cook and the crew of the HMS Endeavour, four Kamay spears are set to be repatriated.

Noeleen Timbery, chairperson of the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council shares how she felt when she got the news.

Plus, Walmatjarri gospel-blues musician Olive Knight discusses how she embeds her songs with Country, community and spirituality.

And for Word Up, Shaun Davies dives deep into the Yugambeh word for 'mother'.