AWAYE! - Full program podcast

ABC

4.9 (57)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
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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.

4 HRS AGO

The Maza sisters return to the stage for Black Light

It’s been 17 years since sisters Rachael Maza and Lisa Maza last performed together at Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre. They take a break from rehearsing Black Light to discuss what their creative dynamic looks like in 2026. Then Mununjali poet Maria van Neerven shares some of her debut poetry collection Two Tongues, and Word Up language legend Kankawa Nagarra pays tribute to her daughters.

54 min
31 JAN

Why Blak creatives also need to be behind-the-scenes

Meet some of the young creatives who’ve attended a week of behind-the-scenes intensive workshops at NIDA, exploring prop-making and set design, along with costuming and makeup artistry. Plus Bundjalung songstress Djanaba talks sharp lyricism and emotional grit ahead of her Laneway Festival feature in March. And Kankawa Nagarra shares a little more Gooniyandi language.

54 min
24 JAN

Bridget Cama feels a responsibility to contribute

Through her role as co-chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue, Bridget Cama has been working not just to effect change, but to help others develop their own skills for political action. She reflects on where protest and political action lives in an increasingly digital world. Plus Buddy Knox looks back at the importance of the Aboriginal Cultural Showcase at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. And Kankawa Nagarra shares some Gooniyandi language for Word Up.

51 min
17 JAN

Awaye Summer: Breaking ground on Waminda

Revisit a collection of remarkable midwives from Waminda South Coast Women's Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation as they prepare to break ground on their new birthing centre. And Mel Armstrong shares her baagii's memories, as she takes you through a lived experience of dementia from an Aboriginal perspective.

54 min
10 JAN

Awaye Summer: The power of Blak humour

Revisit this roundtable discussion with veteran comedian Kevin Kropinyeri, nurse-turned-comedian Janty Blair, and Dr. Angelina Hurley—first Aboriginal PhD graduate from Griffith University Film School—as they discuss how comedy carries cultural knowledge, challenges stereotypes, and heals wounds.

54 min
3 JAN

Awaye Summer: Aboriginal debutante balls

Revisit Dalara Williams' playwriting debut Big Girls Don't Cry, and explore the world and history of Aboriginal debutante balls. Plus for Word Up Senior Lecturer of Global Indigenous Studies at University of Newcastle, Dr Jesse Hodgetts shares the Wangaaypuwan word for shy and humble.

54 min
27/12/2025

Awaye Summer: Breaking into Heaven with Selve

Revisit the making of Selve's album Breaking into Heaven with band mates Loki Liddle and Reece Bowden. Plus for Word Up, Dr Jesse Hodgetts shares a little more Wangaaypuwan.

54 min
20/12/2025

2025 Black Arts Wrapped

From landmark anniversaries to blockbuster exhibitions, language revival to unforgettable live moments, Rudi Bremer and Marcus Wright take stock of the year that was and share some of their favourite behind the scenes moments. And for Word Up Dr Jesse Hodgetts shares the Wangaaypuwan word for unity.

54 min

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Daniel Browning

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4.9

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57 Ratings

Australian culture

16/10/2020

HoDown

Thanks so much for enriching our culture as Australians with more knowledge and appreciation of the culture of our first people. Mabo’s story was so moving. Thank you to all you people making our country a better place in all your diversity of ways
This is the best

28/08/2017

who put salt in my coffee

Love love love this show. Essential listening.
Listen!

29/05/2017

_Dianne

Awaye is a great program that is always interesting. It keeps you learning about Australia's Indigenous peoples and is always entertaining.
I Love AWAYE!

15/09/2008

evanharris

I love this programme. It gives me a much greater insight into aboriginal issues by always remaining relevant and 'human'. It's refreshing when media examines root problems honestly while also highlighting the many positive aspects of aboriginality in Australia today. I wish AWAYE! was listened to by more people and was higher in the ABC's podcast list. To the programme makers: good luck guys and thanks for all the great programmes.

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