Indigenous Rights Radio

Indigenous Rights Radio

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Indigenous Rights Radio episodes

  • Soundscapes - The Essence of Culture - Radio WesKus
    Radio Weskus (Radio West Coast), based in Vredenburg, South Africa, is situated near a network of historic fishing villages inhabited by the direct descendants of San fishermen. In this evocative series, producer Matt Levai captures the unique sounds of the West Coast and weaves them together with powerful narratives that reflect the deep ancestral roots of the region’s communities. The series features a special contribution from Khoekhoegowab language activist Bradley van Sitters, whose voice adds depth and authenticity to the exploration of cultural identity and heritage. All music and spoken contributions were recorded with permission and feature the voices and talents of local West Coast residents.
    6 min
  • Valley FM - Ambient Sounds - Ancient Languages
    Valley FM, located in the Breede River Valley region of the Western Cape, South Africa, is surrounded by a rich natural soundscape—featuring everything from birdsong and flowing rivers to wind and seasonal rainfall. In this thoughtful series, producer Catherine Wiese explores a range of topical and culturally significant issues, including the recognition of the Khoi and San as South Africa’s First Nations, the ongoing efforts toward land restoration, and the call for Khoekhoegowab, Nama, and other Indigenous languages to be granted official status. All ambient sounds were recorded by Valley FM producers, while the music featured throughout the series was contributed—with permission—by local musicians affiliated with the station.
    5 min
  • Valley FM - Ambient Sounds - Land Reform
    Valley FM, located in the Breede River Valley region of the Western Cape, South Africa, is surrounded by a rich natural soundscape—featuring everything from birdsong and flowing rivers to wind and seasonal rainfall. In this thoughtful series, producer Catherine Wiese explores a range of topical and culturally significant issues, including the recognition of the Khoi and San as South Africa’s First Nations, the ongoing efforts toward land restoration, and the call for Khoekhoegowab, Nama, and other Indigenous languages to be granted official status. All ambient sounds were recorded by Valley FM producers, while the music featured throughout the series was contributed—with permission—by local musicians affiliated with the station.
    5 min
  • Valley FM - Ambient Sounds - First Nation Status
    Valley FM, located in the Breede River Valley region of the Western Cape, South Africa, is surrounded by a rich natural soundscape—featuring everything from birdsong and flowing rivers to wind and seasonal rainfall. In this thoughtful series, producer Catherine Wiese explores a range of topical and culturally significant issues, including the recognition of the Khoi and San as South Africa’s First Nations, the ongoing efforts toward land restoration, and the call for Khoekhoegowab, Nama, and other Indigenous languages to be granted official status. All ambient sounds were recorded by Valley FM producers, while the music featured throughout the series was contributed—with permission—by local musicians affiliated with the station.
    7 min
  • Soundscapes Bush Radio - The Sounds of South Africa
    In this compelling radio series, Bush Radio producer Khusi Veto curates a vibrant auditory journey through Cape Town and its surrounding landscapes. Through immersive field recordings, the series highlights the linguistic and cultural richness of the region, featuring spoken excerpts in Khoekhoegowab, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa. Interwoven with the natural soundscape of an area historically known both as the Cape of Storms and the Cape of Good Hope, the three-part series offers listeners an evocative sense of place—where language, identity, and environment converge. All music and ambient recordings were captured and provided by Bush Radio, lending an authentic and locally grounded perspective to the production.
    6 min
  • Soundscapes Bush Radio - IsiXhosa Meets Khoekhoegowab
    In this compelling radio series, Bush Radio producer Khusi Veto curates a vibrant auditory journey through Cape Town and its surrounding landscapes. Through immersive field recordings, the series highlights the linguistic and cultural richness of the region, featuring spoken excerpts in Khoekhoegowab, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa. Interwoven with the natural soundscape of an area historically known both as the Cape of Storms and the Cape of Good Hope, the three-part series offers listeners an evocative sense of place—where language, identity, and environment converge. All music and ambient recordings were captured and provided by Bush Radio, lending an authentic and locally grounded perspective to the production.
    5 min
  • Soundscapes Bush Radio - Where Two Worlds Collide
    In this compelling radio series, Bush Radio producer Khusi Veto curates a vibrant auditory journey through Cape Town and its surrounding landscapes. Through immersive field recordings, the series highlights the linguistic and cultural richness of the region, featuring spoken excerpts in Khoekhoegowab, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa. Interwoven with the natural soundscape of an area historically known both as the Cape of Storms and the Cape of Good Hope, the three-part series offers listeners an evocative sense of place—where language, identity, and environment converge. All music and ambient recordings were captured and provided by Bush Radio, lending an authentic and locally grounded perspective to the production.
    6 min
  • Los peligros del desmonte
    Los paisajes sonoros son un elemento narrativo que forma parte de nuestras memorias, nuestros entornos y nuestra identidad cultural. En estas cápsulas producidas por el equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", de Charapan, Michoacán, México, se documenta la relación entre el territorio (echeri) y Emenda (tiempo de lluvias). Esta cápsula invita a reflexionar sobre la presencia del principal monocultivo extensionista en Michoacán. ¡Escucha la cápsula “Los peligros del desmonte”!
    Puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita.
    Música de introducción:
    - Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation. Derechos de autor, propiedad de The Halluci Nation. Usada bajo su permiso.
    Música de fondo:
    - Ambientes sonoros grabados por el equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", Charapan, Michoacán México.
    Voz:
    - Equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", Charapan, Michoacán México.
    Guión, producción y edición:
    - Equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", Charapan, Michoacán México.
    Imagen:
    - Cristina Ochoa Ochoa, "Se les va a pasar un aviso".
    Enlace:
    - Página de "Se les va a pasar un aviso".
    www.facebook.com/UnAvisoPodcast
    Esta es una producción de Radio de Derechos Indígenas. Nuestros programas son gratuitos para escuchar, descargar y difundir.
    5 min
  • Las celebraciones de Emenda (tiempo de lluvias)
    Los paisajes sonoros son un elemento narrativo que forma parte de nuestras memorias,
    nuestros entornos y nuestra identidad cultural. En estas cápsulas producidas por el equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", de Charapan, Michoacán, México, se documenta la relación entre el territorio (echeri) y Emenda (tiempo de lluvias). Esta cápsula recupera los ambientes sonoros de festividades en dos comunidades de la región de la meseta purhépecha: San Felipe de los Herreros y Charapan. ¡Escucha la cápsula “Las celebraciones de Emenda (tiempo de lluvias)”!
    Puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita.
    Música de introducción:
    - Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation. Derechos de autor, propiedad
    de The Halluci Nation. Usada bajo su permiso.
    Música de fondo:
    - Ambientes sonoros grabados por el equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso" en
    Charapan y San Felipe de los Herreros, Michoacán, México, durante las fiestas de San
    Juan, San Antonio y San Isidro en 2023, 2024 y 2025 respectivamente.
    Voz:
    - Testimonios sobre rituales para control de lluvia: María Isabel Bonaparte H.
    - Testimonio sobre ritual para pedir que llueva: Hermelinda Veláquez R.
    - Equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", Charapan, Michoacán, México.
    Guión, producción y edición:
    - Equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", Charapan, Michoacán, México.
    Imagen:
    Cristina Ochoa Ochoa, "Se les va a pasar un aviso".
    Enlace:
    - Página de "Se les va a pasar un aviso".
    https://www.facebook.com/UnAvisoPodcast
    Esta es una producción de Radio de Derechos Indígenas. Nuestros programas son gratuitos para escuchar, descargar y difundir.
    6 min
  • El territorio purhépecha: Cuando el agua vuelve
    Los paisajes sonoros son un elemento narrativo que forma parte de nuestras memorias, nuestros entornos y nuestra identidad. En estas cápsulas producidas por el equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", de Charapan, Michoacán, México, se documenta la relación entre el territorio (echeri) y Emenda (tiempo de lluvias). ¡Escucha la cápsula “El territorio purhépecha: Cuando el agua vuelve”!
    Puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita.
    Música de introducción:
    - Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation. Derechos de autor, propiedad
    de The Halluci Nation. Usada bajo su permiso.
    Música de fondo:
    - Ambientes sonoros grabados por el equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso",
    Charapan, Michoacán, México.
    Voz:
    - Equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", Charapan, Michoacán México.
    Guión, producción y edición:
    - Equipo del podcast "Se les va a pasar un aviso", Charapan, Michoacán México.
    Imagen:
    - "Se les va a pasar un aviso".
    Enlace:
    - Página de "Se les va a pasar un aviso".
    https://www.facebook.com/UnAvisoPodcast
    Esta es una producción de Radio de Derechos Indígenas. Nuestros programas son gratuitos para escuchar, descargar y difundir.
    5 min

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