Diaspora Blues

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 Name

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 - ENNY

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’ review: nuanced, open-hearted revelationsMusicAlice Skye - Grand Ideas

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.Check out 3CR's May Day 2023 broadcast.MusicAngélique Kidjo - We We

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 vs the richChuck D on How Hip-Hop Changed the WorldThe Night Sam Cooke Made ‘Chain Gang’ a Hymn to FreedomMusic

Public Enemy – Fight the PowerHugh Masekela – Stimela (The Coal Train)Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 

Sweet Honey In The Rock –  More Than A Paycheck

Sam Cook –  Chain GangKev Carmody feat Paul Kelly –  From Little Things (Big Things Grow)

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. Pro-choiceMulticultural Health DirectoryMusicBetter Things — Kee’ahnChanges — Jem Cassar-Daley Pressure — Ari LennoxMad — Solange feat. Lil Wayne Friends with Feelings —  Alice Skye

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

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-service/chat. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners wanting to speak with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, contact 13YARN on 13 92 76.Young Health Ambassadors Charlene Peng and Belise Tuyikeze from the Youth Affairs Council Victoria discuss mental health support, challenging stigmas and medical racism. ResourcesGuide to accessing culturally sensitive healthcare.Tell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music.ARCHIE ROACH LIVE RADIO PERFORMANCE OF ‘CHARCOAL LANE.MusicArchie Roach - Sister BrotherArchie Roach - Song to SingArchie Roach - Old Mission Road

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 Parties

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 festivals such as WOMAD, Glastonbury and Tema Festival in Ghana. Joining Vida is Jess Ibacache, a first-generation Chilean artist, writer, art tutor, community organiser and arts worker. Jess is also the interim marketing coordinator at MAV. ​​​​​​​The series is supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV).