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AWAYE! presents a diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from Indigenous radio broadcasters around the world.

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AWAYE! presents a diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from Indigenous radio broadcasters around the world.

    Ziggy Ramo on the weight of a lie, and 'ngaa'

    Ziggy Ramo on the weight of a lie, and 'ngaa'

    Ziggy Ramo discusses the project that spans across a book, album and art exhibition: 'Human? A lie that's been killing us since 1788'

    Even though the mediums he’s chosen are expansive, the idea they centre is singular. Ziggy wants you to see us. 

    Plus, for Word Up, Carina Norman and Jasmine Seymour share a Dharug word which means ‘to look’.

    • 56 min
    Stolen returns, and Eric Avery's artistic journey

    Stolen returns, and Eric Avery's artistic journey

    Stolen follows the story of five members of the Stolen Generations, each navigating a world that has sought to erase their cultural identity. 

    Director Wilman Noongar, actress Kartanya Maynard and playwright Jane Harrison, explain why the play is as vitally relevant as it was 26 years ago when it premiered. 

    Then violinist Eric Avery performs live in the studio and discusses the different paths his art has led him down.

    Plus for Word Up, Carina Norman and Jasmine Seymour share a Dharug word that can be used to scold or to show love.

    • 54 min
    Electric Fields' energy, and 'The Other Side of Me'

    Electric Fields' energy, and 'The Other Side of Me'

    AWAYE! first met Electric Fields in 2016 – right when the duo was setting out. Now, eight years on, Michael Ross reflects on the energy Electric Fields creates with their music.

    Then, NT Dance Company’s Gary Lang talks through his latest work, The Other Side of Me.

    For Word Up, Karina Norman and Jasmine Seymour share a Dharug word. 

    Plus, take a moment to celebrate the late, great Destiny Deacon - a pioneer in Blak arts who sadly passed away last week.

    • 54 min
    Who Gets to be Bad, and 'ngurrampaa'

    Who Gets to be Bad, and 'ngurrampaa'

    Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House for All About Women 2024, Steph Tisdell and Barkaa discuss who gets to be bad?

    • 54 min
    Eclipse at Rising Festival 2024, and 'Ngkalkaa'

    Eclipse at Rising Festival 2024, and 'Ngkalkaa'

    Drag artists Cerulean and Stone Motherless Cold discuss their show ECLIPSE. 

    Then, Elena Macdonald takes you to Trowunna/ lutruwita to correct the record.

    Plus for Word Up, Phil Sullivan shares a Ngemba word he uses to address multiple people at once.

    • 53 min
    Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia, and 'yaamma'

    Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia, and 'yaamma'

    Growing up Torres Strait Islander in Australia is a new anthology exploring the distinct experiences of Torres Strait Islanders.

    The stories collected by editor Samantha Faulkner demonstrate that we never stop growing up.

    Editor Samantha Faulkner along with writers Leonora Thacker, Thomas Mayo and Donisha Duff discuss their common threads.

    Plus for Word Up, head to Ngemba Country to learn a greeting with Phil Sullivan.

    • 54 min

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