Ode to hip hop on it’s 48th birthday

This episode is dedicated to Highlige and Afrobeat music.

We speak to young Nigerian Afrobeat band leader Ade Tunji of Thugs of Lagos about music, their socially conscious music and eagerly anticipated debut single WETIN I SEE. This episode features music by Thugs of Lagos, Shabaka and The Ancestors, Sibusile Xaba, Tony Allen, Les Mamas Du Congo and more.

Peace to South Africa

We speak to Dumi Right of Zimbabwe Legit,hip hop ambassadors that paved the way for African artists in the US. Dumi Right’s single NO TURNING BACK IS OUT NOW!

Mahamudo Selemane is a Perth, WA based musician and world travelled guitarist who has backed local and international acts like Soukouss international, Grace Barbe, Miriam Makeba and Salif Keita. He lets us into his story and shares his music.

Born in Rwanda and now based in Perth WA, Ras Banamungu is a reggae artist and professional musical therapist. He shares his inspirational story with us.This episode features music by Seun Kuti, Sibongile Khumalo, Ras Banamungu, Soukouss International and more.

We look at some of the most sampled music. This episode features music by Tala Marie Andre, James Brown, Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Pete Rock, Yasiin Bey, Nina Simone and more.

Ariel Katzir is a figurative artist from Perth, Western Australia, she talks to us about her art, inspiration and community work.

Sello Molefi is a Melbourne based actor, writer and musician, he has previously travelled with theatre productions such as The Lion King and Madiba The Musical. Sello is also founder of Bokamoso Art Centre in South African where he provides a platform for young creatives to express themselves. He is also the host of Conversations Abroad where he shares the stories of the artists he interacts with.