Ahead of his show on the 30th of April with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, this week Shareeka chatted to Bornean-Australian author, wood carver, rapper and poet Omar Musa.

Often described as liminal, oscillating between genre, culture and disciplines - Omar's work defies definition. We chat about reaching a point of wanting to create from a place of euphoria and healing, creating your own myths, how wood carving has brought a visceral and tactile connection to his homeland of Borneo, and taking up unapologetic space with art making to challenging norms. Listen back to hear this powerful, tender conversation and to be flawed by Omar's poetic responses.

• Join Omar Musa & Friends for a night of storytelling, visuals, poetry and political commentary on Saturday 30th April at 9pm. Tickets available here through the ACO website, $35 for under 35s and from $49 for adults.
• Omar will also be appearing at the Sydney Writers Festival later in the month, with limited tickets available here through the SWF site. 

This episode was hosted, produced and edited by Shareeka Helaluddin with special guest Omar Musa. Cover image: Omar Musa in his studio courtesy of the artist. 

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