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Of Women, Cows and War – Ajak Kwai shares her experiences as a South Sudanese refugee

From speaking very little to recording albums in three languages and hosting a show on Melbourne community radio, Ajak Kwai has thrived in the face of adversity.

Firesticks Cultural Alliance

Critical Cultural Knowledge: Oliver Costello from Firesticks Alliance on Mornings

Lessons to be learned from the traditional custodians of the land on how to manage this devastating bushfire season.

Overachieving with Rapper, Boxer, Actor and Youth Mentor Kobie Dee

Sydney’s Kobie Dee came into the studio to talk about the power of voice through music and the importance of giving back to his community.

Dramaturg Alana Valentine on Bangarra’s Dark Emu

Alana lets Lucy in on how to turn a history-changing work of non-fiction into a powerful dance experience, and also on what a dramaturg is actually.

Handbag and Chill with Rebecca Hatch

Next Big Thing SMAC Award nominee Rebecca Hatch stops by to talk NAIDOC Block Party, the importance of community and still needing a lift from mum.

Black Comedy’s Steven Oliver on his Faboriginality

Lucy Smith caught up with Indigenous writer, performer and all-round powerhouse, Steven Oliver. Known to most as the man behind Black Comedy, this week he hosts Faboriginal, a deadly art game show at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Ainslie Wills Plays ‘Running Second’ Live And Chats Music As Catharsis with Alex Pye

Ainslie Wills and guitarist Lawrence Folvig filled us in on their ever-evolving songwriting partnership, before performing ‘Running Second’ live on-air.

Steve Gunn Plays Two Songs and Talks Touring, Philly Record Stores & His Roots In Skate Punk

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Steve Gunn joined Alex Pye during his first ever Australian tour. He performed two songs live in the studio and let us in on what it’s like playing with Kurt Vile and Lee Ranaldo.

Bill Callahan: On Unconscious Work & Creating Through Living

Musician, writer and visual artist Bill Callahan recaps his creative process, discussing unconscious work and the mystery of music with Stephen Ferris.

Jess Locke Plays Two Songs Live And Chats Tour Life & Writing Music For Album No. 2

She performed her stripped back tracks ‘Better/Bitter’ and ‘Drive To Drink’ live in the studio.