Diaspora Blues

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 Up

GloRilla, Cardi B - Tomorrow 2

Missy Elliott feat. Da Brat - Sock It 2 Me 

Leikeli47 - MoneyBrandy (Ft. MC Lyte, Q.Latifah, Yo-Yo) - I Wanna be Down (Remix)

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 lab and virus origin: Reporting best practicesIt’s crucial to understand how misinformation flows through diaspora communitiesMusic Liyah Knight — Play It CoolLauryn Hill — Lost OnesLauryn Hill — Doo Wop (That Thing)

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

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 Bridie, Brendan Gallagher and Nao AnzaiSongTalkin' Bout a Revolution ArtistTracy ChapmanSongBlackArtistBuddy (feat. A$AP Ferg)SongA-O-KArtistAdrian EagleEventsBeyond the Bars CD LaunchTiddas, Mothers, Aunties: First Nations Matriarchies

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 - Proud MaryEventsTHNDO - Chapel SessionsEcosocialism 2022Sunanda Loves Britney

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 CharlesStolen generation and prisoner Human rights WatchRemembering Uncle Jack CharlesSongsSampa the Great - Let Me Be Great ft. Angélique KidjoSampa the Great - Final FormSampa the Great - I Am MeSampa the Great - Time's Up feat KrownSampa the Great - Energy feat Nadeem Din-Gabisi Sampa The Great - Inner Voice (feat. Mwanje Tembo)

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 Pakistani-Australian, identifies the groups doing important work on the ground. She also explains why Australia needs to do more.ReadingsThe west is ignoring Pakistan’s super-floods. Heed this warning: tomorrow it will be youCondolences and condemnation: Indigenous people and people of colour react to the death of Queen Elizabeth IISupportMahwari Justice: Menstrual Relief for PakistanIndus Relief 2022MusicQUEEN - Another One Bites The DustA.B. Original - January 26Miriam Makeba - Ndodemnyama (Beware, Verwoerd!)   Bob Marley and The Wailers - Get Up, Stand UpEmily Wurramara - Black Boy

MusicThelma Plum - Homecoming QueenThelma Plum - Backseat of My MindEmily Wurramara - Black Smoke

Budjerah - Ready For The SkyBARKAA - King BrownGigsNGAIIRE - 3 Album Tour (AUSLAN INTERPRETED SHOW)Baker Boy – Regional VIC Tour

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 Journal's coverage of the African Communities Youth Parliament Team here.