We chat to members of Kiwirrkura band about their first performance Perth. The cast of Footyboy (Fringe festival 2025) drop by to talk about their upcoming production.

Step into a realm where storytelling comes alive, blending cultures and identities in unity. This captivating show celebrates African women, honoring their stories and heritage through a vibrant tapestry of poetry. Experience the magic of words as we weave together journals, poems, songs, and spoken word, embracing creative freedom and expression. …

Chisenga drop by to talk about his upcoming EP and upcoming shows at the Perth Fringe festival. Tracklist Irreversible entanglements - Our land back Greentea Peng - Nah it ain't the same CARRTOONS ft.Rae Khalil - Lighta BINA. & Subculture - Dopamine Oxmo Puccini & Souffrance - Rats des villes Adrian Sherwood - Starship Bahia Aretha Franklin - Arose…

We chat to Kaya Radio friend and Larrkardi Radio's Current Affairs Coordinator Jodi Ryder about January 26, a day that honours the establishment of the first permanent European settlement on this continent. For many First Nations people this is the date when the invasion of their country, massacre of their people and the destruction of their lives …

Ayo Busari returns to Kaya Radio to talk about his latest single release and future projects. Tracklist: The brother moves on - Umthandazo wamagenge John Coltrane -a love supreme (Acknowledgement) Bokang Ramatlapeng - The waters The Fridge - Now and then BLK ODYSSY & Cory Henry - Adam & Eve Ayo Busari - Superstar Miles Davis - Black Satin…

Thabo talks to us about his upcoming show with David Hughes and Tori Griffiths (Desperate Houseguys) at the Perth Fringe Festival , relationships, moving from Zimbabwe to Middlemount and 'bombing', he also shares his tips for aspiring comics. Tracklist : Farai - Love disease. Aesop Rock ft Billy Woods - Living curfew…

Roberta Joy Rich is an educator, curator and multi-disciplinary artist who is currently based in Naarm. She talks to us about her audio and visual solo exhibition, "The purple shall govern" which can be seen at PICA (Boorloo) from 3 November to 31 December 2023. Tracklist: Nobuhle Ashanti ft christian Chandler - Dear Mom Nobuhle Ashanti ft Deff Eff…

Kawaka is a Tanzanian born multi-disciplinary artist that is based in Boorloo, he shares some of his favourite music and experiences. Tracks : Lula Côrtes & Zé Ramalho Fela Kuti - Zombie Bebe Manga - Amio Lucky Dube - One people Chosi - Mdali Asher Gamedze - Turbulence's pulse

Imara talks to shoshi about the launch of her health and wellness initiative, a grounding practice of african healing through movement, kemetic/hatha yoga and therapeutic sound/music. Tracklist : Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics - Live from Tigre Lounge BaianaSystem ft Curumin & Edgar - Sonar Mestre Môa do Katendê, BNegão & Edgar - Véia Coló Orla…

Lana Freitas is a singer and songwriter from Salvador, the capital of Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia. She talks to us about her musical influences, Afro-Brazilian culture and moving to Australia. Lana Freitas é uma cantora e compositora de Salvador, Bahia. Ela vai fala sobre suas ifluências musicais, cultura Afro Brasileira e mudança para a A…

Cobalt is a hard silvery-white magnetic metal that is a byproduct of mined copper and nickel. It is one of the world’s most important natural resources and the DRC is estimated to posses 70% of its global supply. It is said to be 'the new blood diamond’. This mineral is in hot demand because it is a critical component of batteries used in electric …

Aćol Agaar Apollo,better known by the stage name Pookie is a South Sudanese rapper, songwriter, composer and producer who was born in Nairobi, Kenya and migrated to Australia with her family at the age of seven. She talks to Shoshi & Shubert about moving Boorloo, her studies in architecture and sound engineering in Naarm, as well as navigating the …

'AURUS is a modern mirage. The incarnation of our contradictions.' Shoshi and Lisa chat to Reunion Island-based artist AURUS also known as Bastien Picot about his traditional Creole musical influences, language, expression and his experiences in Australia. Tracklist: Bastien Picot - Stardust AURUS - Still Alive…

We chat to Lagos-based artist Milan about his collaboration with Brisbane's Izaya Biggs. Tracklist: Allara - Ngatha Nhawa - I Nanyirr Mbuso Khoza - Zulu Eliphezulu Outernational Meltdown - Giya Kasiamore Nina Simone - Funkier than a mosquito's tweeter Milan - Body Izaya Biggs - The Marathon Brandee Younger - Dust ft Meshell Ndegeocello Moor Mother …

We are joined by Botswana-born Boorloo based DJ Sepsi who talks to Shoshi about her childhood memories, musical influences, religion and Sepsi vibes. Track List : Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble ft. Mbuso Khoza, Linda Sikhakhane, Shane Cooper, Njabulo Shabalala, Siya Charles, Nduduzo Makhatini - Abansundu Nabamhlophe (RSA) Bhudaza - Tjontjobina (Lesot…

We sat down with emerging Perth Afrobeat DJ SirB to talk about music, parenting and community.

South Sudanese comedian, actor, activist and founder of the South Sudan Comedy Festival, Akau Jambo talks to Jodi and Shoshi about his Australian tour, content creation and the art of telling jokes. Track List : Nina Simone - Misunderstood Manana -Umbilical

We chat to up coming stand-up comedian Yetemgeta Mulugeta, known professionally as YETEMGETA about the Perth comedy scene, 'bombing', free drinks and more. Track list : Black Jesus Experience - E105 (AUS) Flewnt - Children Of The Files (AUS) Bootsy Collins - The Jazz Greats (USA) Izangoma - Ngo Ma (RSA) Superego - Chrome Face (AUS)…

We chat to Cameroon-born, Paris based artist and activist Blick Bassy about Bikutsi 3000, musical influences and identity. Bikutsi 3000 is part of the Perth Festival and runs from 10-14 February 2023 at The State Theatre in Perth. Track List: Blick Bassy - Mpondol Trio SR9 ft Blick Bassy - One last time Blick Bassy - Kiki…

We share music from the theatre production Black Brass and chat to lead actor Mararo Wangai ( Kenya/Australia) about his song making process with musician Mahamoud Selimane (Mozambique/ Australia) The OWA crew 6KGB, Costly Konfessions and Jory Youngsta join us in the studio for a chat about new music and their plans for the future. Track list : Zoë…

We chat to Kuda Mic and Lisa Watson who represent Boorloo creative group The Outsiders about their latest instalment of 'An evening of African poetry and storytelling' at The Blue Room Theatre from 31/01/23. Track list: Ziggy Ramo - Black Fella (interlude) : Bawon Mande - Lakou Badjo : Dumama + Kechou - Umzi : Exuma - Exuma, The Obeah Man…

We chat to Sierra Leone - born, Western Australian Afro Beat artist Quadzzy about his love for music, family, the Afro Beat scene in Perth and his upcoming EP. Track List : Hennessy Africa Cypher Freestyle ft Octopizzo, M.anifest and more. : De La Soul - Royalty Capes : Quadzzy - Body : Quatdzzy - Prada…

Chisenga Katongo, formerly known as 'Crisis Mr Swagger' is a Perth based Zambian- born multi award winning Hip-Hop artist. He was the first artist to release a Hip-Hop album in Zambia, subsequently becoming one of the top selling artists in that country.He chats to us about his experiences. Track List: Priddy Ugly - 30 minutes to Soweto Touchline -…

We chat to Seattle-born Melbourne based artist Strictly DT about music, family, collaborations, making art in a pandemic , coping with mental health and his new single. Track List: Reason - Banana Mavoko DJ Premier - The root of all (ft Slick Rick & Lil Wayne) Strictly DT - Drift Away (ft Cle Morgan) Strictly DT - Note to Self Samora Pinderhughes -…

We chat to Boorloo - based siblings Doss & Nino Pa Piu about music, collaborations and future projects. Track List : Djilpin Arts - Millay Millay ( butterfly) Moor Mother - Blame (ft. justmadnice) Superego - O.B.S (ft. Sampa the Great) Doss & Nino Pa Piu - Crash Out Ayuba SOQS - Rumble ( ft. Kuda Mic) D'Angelo - Chicken Grease Yugen Blakrok - Mars …

One man’s lived experience in pre- democratic Azania. Shoshi has a candid chat with his father Mr. Montsitsi about his life as a freedom fighter in Apartheid South Africa. The recording of this episode was accidental and a continuation of the chat with his friend, music promoter Mzamo. We published this episode with Mr Montsitsi's permission. Recor…

We chat to South African music promoter and historian Mzamo about his projects and the state of South African jazz, we also premier 'A HUSTLAZ AMBITION' by Boorloo Hip Hop duo Doss X Nino PaPiu ( this track will be released later this month and you get to hear it here first!).Track list:Dumama + Kechou - Intanka (RSA)Winston Mankunku - Yakhal'inkom…

We chat to Western Edge's Nigerian-born actor, spoken word poet and playwright Amarachi Okorom about her upcoming trip to Nigeria to develop a script for her new project. As a critically acclaimed emerging playwright, Amarachi was shortlisted for the 2021 Griffin award, she was also selected for Melbourne Theatre Company's First stage program, Aust…

We chat to Melbourne business owner Jose Gonsalves about business, music, travel and life Track list: Homeboy Sandman - Stand Up The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra - Fight so hard Miriam Makeba - A Luta continua Luedji Luna - Saudação Malungo

A candid chat and listening session with Melbourne based musician Larry Crestani. Recorded in Naarm. Track list: Larry Crestani Asnakech Worku - Tche Belew Thandi Ntuli - Inkululeko Cannonball Aderley - Little boy with the sad eyes Theo Crocker ft Ego Ella May - Something Nu Fvnk - Curtains Bassekou Kouyate + Ngoni Ba - Ngoni Fola Mulatu Astatke & …

Griots of West Africa, thirteenth century Professional musicians of the Mande Empire (present day Southern Mali & Northeastern Guinea), their ancestry can be traced back to the era of Soundiata Keita who founded the Malian Empire. KAYA RADIO looks at how they continue to inspire and influence communities today.Track list:Ali Farka Touré & Toumani D…

We chat to Nigerian born artists Ayo & Ayuba about their new track, living in different countries and adapting to life on Australia.

We chat to Kaya about her podcast, living in WA, online dom work and reggae. This episode features music by Sibusile Xaba, Luedji Luna, Roots Manuva, Bob Marley and more.

We chat to Naseem of Twiga African designs about growing up in Kampala (Uganda), family, ‘the hustle’ ,life in Australia and experiences that would eventually shape his future. This episode features music by Zedsix and Ginger Trill.

We chat to Jamal about sneakers, business and life. This episode also premiers music from Sello Molefi’s upcoming EP titled Morolong.

We kick off where Kaloongkas week left off with more sounds from the African diaspora.

We speak to FA Vintage Concept co- owner Aymeric Futol, this episode was recorded at their Pier street boutique store. He talks about moving to Perth from France, how they started their business and working with local designers.

We speak to young Nigerian Afrobeat band leader Ade Tunji of Thugs of Lagos about music, their socially conscious music and eagerly anticipated debut single WETIN I SEE. This episode features music by Thugs of Lagos, Shabaka and The Ancestors, Sibusile Xaba, Tony Allen, Les Mamas Du Congo and more.

We speak to Dumi Right of Zimbabwe Legit,hip hop ambassadors that paved the way for African artists in the US. Dumi Right’s single NO TURNING BACK IS OUT NOW!

Mahamudo Selemane is a Perth, WA based musician and world travelled guitarist who has backed local and international acts like Soukouss international, Grace Barbe, Miriam Makeba and Salif Keita. He lets us into his story and shares his music.

Born in Rwanda and now based in Perth WA, Ras Banamungu is a reggae artist and professional musical therapist. He shares his inspirational story with us.This episode features music by Seun Kuti, Sibongile Khumalo, Ras Banamungu, Soukouss International and more.

Ariel Katzir is a figurative artist from Perth, Western Australia, she talks to us about her art, inspiration and community work.

Sello Molefi is a Melbourne based actor, writer and musician, he has previously travelled with theatre productions such as The Lion King and Madiba The Musical. Sello is also founder of Bokamoso Art Centre in South African where he provides a platform for young creatives to express themselves. He is also the host of Conversations Abroad where he sh…

Mararo Wangai talks about the motivation behind his theatre production Black Brass, shown at the State Theatre WA.

What does reconciliation mean to you? This episode also features music by Asher Gamedze, Cruz Patterson, ToBi, Nonku Phiri and more. We are joined by Noongar radio producer Jodi and youth development and community leader, Imara.

Hailing from Queenstown, Eastern Cape , Yugen stays true to her roots and art form with intricate rhyme schemes, storytelling and griot - like delivery. She talks to us about creativity , music and life in the pandemic era, her influences and the state of hip hop.

We chat to South African born, Geraldton based singer/ songwriter Alexia Parenzee , she talks about hosting Original Music nights , an ongoing music event she founded in order to encourage artists to write and produce original music. Alexia’s new single, Creed and Colour is out on all major streaming platforms.…

We chat to Zambian-born Perth Afro pop artist Chondo Tonga about his music, business ventures and his journey from Zambia to Australia. Chondo’s music is out on all music streaming platforms.

In this episode we chat with former AFL player Héritier Lumumba about growing up in Perth, his AFL career and his fight against institutional racism in the AFL. Héritier’s documentary FAIR GAME is out.