Let's Talk

Episode 312

Sat, 8 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +1000

First up, a yarn with Michelle Levings aka GLVES (pictured) – a musician and visual artist around the genre of Blaktronica. Later, an unmissable and joyful chat between two project-juggling, business-savvy, Black creative superstars, Rachael Sarra & Rhea Stephenson

Episode 311

Sat, 1 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +1000

For National Reconciliation Week 2024 - two episodes of 4AAA Murri Radio's "Black Power" program, hosted by Kevin Yow Yeh. FIrst, a live discussion with Dr Shane Coghill and Malaak Seleem at UQ; then Kevin yarns with community Elder and leader, Uncle Robert Cole. (Courtesy 4AAA/98.9FM/BIMA)

Episode 310

Sat, 25 May 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Chelsea Watego & David Singh reflect on the week that was - Melbourne Writers Festival, NRL Magic Round, and the art of Vincent Namitjira (Pictured)

Songs played
Tia Gostelow - Taking My Time
Cuckoo Coco - Saddle Up
June Jones - Looking Out For An Angel
MC Chosen - Face The Music

Episode 309

Sat, 18 May 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Catch up with one of the Blak Trekkers, Jyi Lawton, who recently took part in the Everest Base Camp expedition. One of the 11 Trekkers, he shares his experiences and thoughts throughout the trek including the effects of altitude, resilience and what it was like walking through that landscape

Songs played
Garret Lyon - Circles
Emily Wurramara - Midnight Blues
Sunny Luwe - Hands Up
Youngjuice - bipolar

Episode 308

Sat, 11 May 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Focusing on current affairs and issues of importance to First Nations people. Guest host Kevin Yow Yeh shares a rich and powerful lecture from Palestinian human rights and biodiversity scholar, Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh (Pictured) (Courtesy 4AAA/98.9FM/BIMA)

Songs played
Electric Fields - One Milkali (One Blood)
June Jones - Looking Out For An Angel
The Leads - Play Your Hand

Episode 307

Sat, 4 May 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Focusing on current affairs and issues of importance to First Nations people. Part two of Chelsea & David's yarn with the iconic Aboriginal songman, Uncle Joe Geia. (Courtesy 4AAA/98.9FM/BIMA)

Songs played
Emily Wurramurra - Midnight Blues
Tia Gostelow - Taking My Time
Sunny Luwe - We've Got The Power
Black Salt - Sis, I Got Your Back

Episode 306

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Focusing on current affairs and issues of importance to First Nations people. Chelsea & David bring you the first part of their rich and wide-ranging conversation with the iconic Aboriginal songman, Uncle Joe Geia (pictured). Later, Rachael catches up with film-maker, photographer and Triple A icon, Siena Mayutu Wurmarri Stubbs. (Courtesy 4AAA/98.9FM/BIMA)

Episode 305

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Rachael Sarra catches up with Wiradjuri, Scottish, & Czech person, and long term resident of Papua New Guinea, Anna Borzi (pictured) to learn about the First Nations Writers Festival and the work they’re doing to amplify Indigenous writers across the Pacific. Later, a new series on "Let's Talk" is "Black Culture" with your host, Nunakal, Ngugi, and Goenpul (Quandamooka) woman Elizabeth Walker. Each week, Elizabeth will be shining a light on the work that mob around the continent are doing to protect, reclaim, rebuild & respect Black Culture

Songs played
Rachael Sarra - Anna Borzi
Elizabeth Walker - Joshua Walker

Episode 304

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Focusing on current affairs and issues of importance to First Nations people. On this week's episode of "Black Knowing", join Chelsea & David for a masterclass in Indigenous Intellectual Sovereignty with Professor Lester-Irabinna Rigney (Pictured). Together, these extraordinary Black Knowers talk through the urgent struggles of the present moment, and the role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, sovereignty, and knowledge will play in transforming the crisis conditions of the present. (Courtesy 4AAA/98.9FM/BIMA)

Songs played
Jet Cameron - All I Need

Episode 303

Sat, 6 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Focusing on current affairs and issues of importance to First Nations people. Rachael catches up with award-winning Anindilyakwa artist Emily Wurramara to celebrate the release of Emily’s brand new single "Midnight Blues". (Courtesy 4AAA/98.9FM/BIMA)

After the yarn from "Let's Talk", three new releases from FN Meanjin women - Sunny Luwe, Sycco, and Tia Gostelow

Songs played
Sunny Luwe - We’ve Got The Power
Sycco - I’d Love To Tell You
Tia Gostelow - All Ur Sorrow

Episode 302

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Focusing on current affairs and issues of importance to First Nations people. Firstly, Rachael catches up with poet, musician and artist Dancing Water. Hailing from the creative hub of Magandjin, DancingWater (Pictured) gracefully ushers in a refreshing blend of neo soul and punk that captivates the senses. Then later, Ruby catches up with activist, community organiser and academic researcher Pekeri Ruska, to learn about the ongoing and long-standing struggle for justice and self-determination on North Stradbroke Island. (Courtesy 4AAA/98.9FM/BIMA)