Kadambari Raghukumar at a local vinyl and cassette bar dating back to the early 60s Colombia Photo: Kadambari Raghukumar
Kadambari Raghukumar (formerly Kadambari Gladding) has built a dynamic career as a storyteller, producer, director, presenter, exploring cultural ecosystems across diverse global landscapes.
Raghukumar produces and presents Here Now (formerly Voices), RNZ’s weekly series that highlights the stories of global citizens living in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Throughout her career, she has worked internationally reporting from post-war Sri Lanka, Kashmir, East Africa, India and Sudan.
It’s her fascination with Colombian culture that is the focus of this conversation. Specifically her love for the country's music.
Kadamabri's Images from the collection Pueblo de Tambores on display during COP16 Cali 2024 featuring images from Timbiqui Photo: Kadambari Raghukumar
In this radio feature, Kadambari Raghukumar reflects on her time traveling across Colombia, speaking to Tony Stamp and Maggie Tweedie On the Air - Mā runga iarere about her work as an artist and journalist in the country.
Songs Played:
The Bongo Hop - El Terrón (feat. Nidia Gongora)
Alfredo Gutierrez / Discos Fuentes- Esta Noche Es Mía
Guayacán Orquesta and Nino Caicedo- Oiga Mire Vera
Plu Con Pla- No Mas Velorio
Maite Hontelé - Nochecita ft. Herencia de Timbiquí
Quantic, Nidia Góngora - Ojos Vicheros
Choibá Chirimía- Baile De Chirimía
