AWAYE! - Full program podcast

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4.9 (58)
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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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Going beyond the gallery walls, and Maanyung's Until No More

Hear how bagan bariwariganyan (echoes of country) brings together the work of three First Nations artists to wrap the work of a significant Yuin artist-ancestor in Country. Then, Gumbayngirr musician Maanyung continues the Mob Music Month celebrations as he discusses his debut EP Until No More. Plus for Word Up, head back to north west of South Australia where Yankunytjatjara speakers Karina Lester and her daughter Larissa take you will share a little more of their language.

57 min
9 NOV

Rachael Maza's next steps, and Mob Music Month with Jem Cassar-Daley

After almost 18 years as a driving force behind ILBIJERRI Theatre Company Rachael Maza will step down from her role as Artistic Director and Co-CEO at the end of 2025. Rachael shares how her time at ILBIJERRI shaped her ideas of Blak theatre, and what she plans to do next. Then Jem Cassar-Daley plays live in the Radio National studios for Mob Music Month and explains why she makes music with the people she loves. Plus for Word Up, Yankunytjatjara speakers Karina Lester and her daughter Larissa share a word that describes a precious commodity on their Country.

54 min
2 NOV

Reko Rennie's artistic journey, and The Moogai

Reko Rennie has two exhibitions running concurrently. One charts his evolution as an artist, and the other showcases a collection of new works. He discusses what he learnt about art by taking the long road to professional artist. Then director Jon Bell’s feature film debut The Moogai is a horror that reflects the real fears of Blackfullas. Jon, along with actor Meyne Wyatt share how they turned what was originally a short film into a full-length feature, and explain why Jon calls The Moogai a love letter to the Aboriginal women in his life. Plus for Word Up, you’ll meet Yankunytjatjara speakers Karina Lester and her daughter Larissa.

51 min
26 OCT

Post-referendum reflections one year on, and 'booroo'

One year on from the 2023 Referendum, author and advocate Thomas Mayo, arts and culture powerhouse Lydia Miller, and lecturer and researcher Michael Mossman discuss why it's more productive to look at what we’ve gained instead of what we lost. Plus for Word Up, Jane Edwards shares the Nyigina word for home.

50 min
19 OCT

The versatility of Bumpy, and Tarnanthi Art Fair

Noongar singer-songwriter Bumpy is the artist in residence at Melbourne International Jazz Festival. After two years, she’s ready to share her new work, inspired by Country and language: Tooni. Nici Cumpston and Sarah Brown take to you Tarnanthi Art Fair where they’re helping raise funds for Purple House. Plus, DanceRites has returned for another year and Yawuru dancer Tara Gower discusses what she’s looking for as a judge at the competition.

57 min
12 OCT

Meet the Tennant Creek Brio, and T Breezy

The Tennant Creek Brio is an art collective that grew out of a mental health program for men. As the collective prepares for its first major survey exhibition, artist Jimmy Frank Jupurrula explains how their work blends strong cultural values with a punk attitude. Then, meet T Breezy. He’s a Gamilaraay artist whose trap and drill stylings take shape as both searing and optimistic stories about his home in Inverell. Plus for Word Up, Jane Edwards takes you to Derby in the west Kimberly to share Nyigina word for ‘mother’.

54 min
5 OCT

Thou Shalt Not Steal, and Shine on Gimuy

Thou Shalt Not Steal is the latest show from Kateye filmmakers Dylan River and Tanith Glynn-Maloney. Dylan discusses why he’s drawn to telling stories of young people. Then Rhoda Roberts has brought that expertise to Shine on Gimuy, a budding light festival in Cairns. She explains why it’s important to feature local talent. Plus for Word Up, Jane Edwards in the west Kimberley is sharing some her language – Nyigina.

57 min
28 SEPT

Contains Strong Language, and 'yurlanyirri'

Hear a panel discussion about the role (and state) of First Nations poetry with four poets at the NSW State Library as part of BBC and Red Room Poetry’s Contains Strong Language poetry festival. Plus for Word Up, Will Blackley shares the Kalkatungu words he uses when a storm is brewing.

57 min

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Daniel Browning

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58 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
Left me wanting more

25/07/2018

IvyAda

Another favourite RN podcast. I love the stories. Love learning more about Aboriginal culture, experience and knowledge. Wish there were more programmes like this.
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.

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