Uncle Kutcha Edwards has been blending song writing and activism for more than 30 years now. He’s a deeply thoughtful songwriter and performer. You’ll hear about the kind of atmosphere he hopes to create at his shows.

Plus, Walmatjarri gospel blues singer Olive Knight from the desert community of Wangkatjungka.

Despite having graced some of the biggest stages in the world, Olive is still something of a hidden gem.

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

Plus Filipino/Wiradjuri artist Mo’Ju talks through their album, ORO PLATA MATA.

Divided into three chapters, the record reflects on capitalism, community, and letting go.

It’s the very definition of a concept album.

We Come With This Place swept the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards, winning an unprecedented four out of 14 prizes.

We’re celebrating that achievement again by diving back into the interview Debra gave when her winning streak was just beginning.

Then, Nardi Simpson and Karleena Briggs of the Stiff Gins look back on their musical journey and a style they describe as "acoustic with harmonies".

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Meet Archie Moore, an artist whose work wrestles with themes of racism, Australia’s national identity, and his own family history.

In just a few months, he’ll be the second Aboriginal solo artist to present at the Venice Biennale - the Olympics of the art world.

Then, Zena Cumpston and David Doyle talk Country and reciprocal relationships as part of a conversation recorded live at the Australia Museum for Vivid Sydney and one of my highlights of 2023.

On Saturday 8 February 1993, Clayton Lewis brought you the first ever episode of Awaye.

It was the International Year of the World’s Indigenous People, and the goal was to reflect the depth, diversity and vitality of Indigenous culture through the arts. Thirty years later, that’s still our guiding principle.

Today, you’ll hear from a few of the people who’ve shaped Awaye on and off the air.

Gyak, also known as the northern corrobboree frog, holds special significance for Wulgalu people but is in need of protection from the threat of an introduced fungus.

Shane Herrington and Susanna Boyd explain how they've been taking part in a cultural and community focused approach to conservation.

Tia Gostelow celebrates the release of her third album, Head Noise which marks a return to her folk and country music roots.

This is the story of From Little Things, Big Things Grow. It’s also a story of something much more.

What started as a casually recorded folk song has become an anthem of the land rights movement.

You'll head to Kumbuwal Country to visit Kev Carmody, who co-wrote From Little Things Big Things Grow. You'll also hear from some of the people who've breathed new life into the song over the years. 

Plus, for Word Up, Merrki Gunabarr-Stubbs shares a Yolngu Matha word that's like a gift.

Big Name No Blankets is a rock musical extravaganza celebrating the life and legacy of Warrumpi Band. 

You’ll hear from playwright Andrea James and co-director Anyupa Butcher about bringing the energy of Warrumpi Band to the stage. 

Then, Ghenoa Gela asks what happens when the physical place that holds your ancestral foundations disappears? 

Plus, for Word Up, we head back to Yirrakala with Merrki Gunabarr-Stubbs. 

Tony Birch is an author, academic and Fitzroy Blak whose stories are full of complexities and compassion.

He discusses his new novel, Women and Children and why this isn’t an autobiographic work.

Singer Royston Noell, started the year by winning the first season of the rebooted singing competition Australian Idol.

Plus, for Word Up, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs is the co-principal of Yirrkala Community School and the language legend for December.

Dr Shellie Morris has won the Legend category at the NT Performing Arts Awards.

She discusses how the language work she’s undertaken over the years has impacted her relationship with music.

Plus triple j’s Executive Producer for music programs Karla Ranby reflects on her ten years at the national youth broadcaster for AusMusic Month.

And, for Word Up Wimiya Woodley shares the Yindjibarndi word for ‘country’.