Culture
WHOSHOTSCOTT & Sam Cullen
Today's episode includes Janay chatting to Sam Cullen ahead of One's To Watch, So'omalo talking to a very busy WHOSHOTSCOTT and we have a serious team hui in regards to our group chat situation, rakau… Audio
Turban Day celebrated in Christchurch and Tauranga
Organisers aimed to create awareness about the significance of a turban and other articles of faith in the Sikh religion.
Em & Tusekah
Todays on the show, Recorder & Mix Engineer Em chats with So'omalo about her new album 'Phases', RnB/NeoSoul artist Tusekah is back on the show to talk to Janay about her latest single 'Baby's… Audio
Indian community gearing up for Diwali festivities
Tens of thousands are poised to descend on the Auckland CBD this weekend to enjoy a 3D projection, sumptuous food stalls and artwork by local Indian artists at the country's largest celebration.
Louis Baker & Goodspace
Today on the show soul musician Louis Baker is in to chat about music and medicine, Tamaki based artist Goodspace has a korero with us about artistry and wellbeing, and Janay tells us how she really… Audio
Indian New Zealanders honoured at Auckland award galas
Members of the community have been recognised at award ceremonies organised by media outlets The Indian Weekender and Indian Newslink.
Joey Daymond & Daniella Smith
Today on the show award-winning comedian Joey Daymond chats with us about his upbringing as a Maori Fijian, former world champion boxer Daniella Smith also joins us and shares some core memories of… Audio
South Asian artists bring smorgasbord of theatre, dance and comedy to Auckland
A multidisciplinary show from Prayas Theatre is celebrating the work of local South Asian artists.
First Reserve & Harry Ingram
Today on the show, retired bouncer So'omalo tells us how to efficiently get into a nightclub, Janay meets Wellington-based artist First Reserve who tells us about the 'Alice' in everyone's lives, and… Audio
Tamil community celebrates half century of engagement in NZ
The Wellington Tamil Society is organizing a special event in the capital this month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the community's activities in New Zealand.
Corella & Gracie Moller
Today on the show three members of roots reggae band Corrella chat with Janay about when we can expect new waiata, friend of the show Gracie Moller is back in the studio to tell us what is means to be… Audio
Tamil short film celebrates immigrant family connections
Jessica George, director of Puli and the Tiger, wants to help other immigrants to connect with their elders.
Community bulletin: A celebration of Sufi music, Telugu Language Day and the Parsi New Year
Community events in August also commemorate sports, family ties and Krishna's birthday.
A poignant tribute to a Chinese gold miner who was murdered a century ago
An Auckland-based Bangladeshi singer has released a song lamenting Joe Kum Yung's death in a bid to raise awareness about racism in New Zealand. Video
Nikau Grace & Dani Kionasina
Today on show storyteller and Teine Samoa behind Tagata Atamai Danielle Kionasina sits down with So'omalo to talk about her mahi in the community, 16-year-old Nikau Grace chats with Janay about… Audio
Ersha Island ??? & Mental Health Awareness Week
Today on the show sibling duo Dani and Tee from Ersha Island joins us to talk about navigating their culture through music, Janay and Harry are hosting parties on the same day and So'omalo tries to… Audio
CACO & Luke Combs
On the show today. South Auckland raised Iraqi artist CACO talks to us about his latest single 'omg'. We find why So'omalo and Luke Combs's similarities are more than just looks and Janay pitches a… Audio
Meet the Chinese New Zealanders using language to reconnect with their roots
As the community marks Chinese Language Week, some are trying to resolve the jumbled feelings they have about retaining their native language.
Why NZ celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival in spring
Celebration is a harvest festival that is marked when the moon appears to be at its brightest in the northern hemisphere sky.
Chinese New Zealanders embrace te reo Māori journey
Learning a new language helps individuals to understand domestic perspectives while also reconnecting with their own cultural heritage.
