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…

Track List: THA KING - Meshell Ndegeocello ft Thandiswa Banna ba batsumi ft Nonku Phiri, Malcolm Jiyane, Gontse Makhene, Ariel Zamonsky Black Joy - Aja Monet You play with my heart - Masego Mongo - Fernando Damon ft Robin Fassie 4th Chamber - GZA ft RZA, Ghostface Killah, Killah Priest Avalanche - Madlib ft MF DOOM Omnipuss - Meshell Ndegeocello Ba…

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 …

Track list : Thandi Ntuli - Izibongo Yellow - Next (Japan)Msaki - Ulwandle Lutshile Sun-El Musician - Portia's Chant Asher Gamedze - Out stepped Zim Xhanti Nokwali - EzeyezaBokani Dyer - MogaetshoThe Brother Moves On - Puleng (intro)Tumi & The Volume - The story behind the pain Asher Gamedze - Turbulence's Pulse Somi - House of the rising sun Black…

'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…

Tracklist: Jas Kayser - Feel it El Michels Affair & Black Thought - Glorious game Seun Kuti & Black Thought ft Vic Mensa - Bad Man Lighter 2.0 B.Cool-Aid, Pink Siifu & Ahwlee ft Devin Morrison, Pher & Moruf - Wassup Liv.e - Wild Animals Melanie Charles - Without Us Chrissi - Back in the day Morena Leraba - Ho Sama-Sama Anbessa ft Manu Dibango - Aka…

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 …

Vodou, also spelled Voodoo, Voudou, Vodun, or the French Vaudou is a worldview encompassing philosophy, medicine, justice and religion. Its fundamental principle is that everything is spirit.Humans are spirits who inhabit the visible world. The unseen world is populated by Iwa (spirits), mystè (mysteries), anvizib (the invisibles), Zanj (angels) an…

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 -…

In this episode we take you on a trip to post-colonial Zambia where for roughly ten years the stars aligned perfectly for a number of Zambian artists blending African rhythms, funk, garage and psychedelic rock, allowing them to lead an unparalleled musical movement known as Zamrock. Track list: J Dilla - African Rhythm Peace - Black Power Musi-O-Tu…

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 -…

A moody playlist compiled in the spirit of free expression, kicked off by the voice of Duke Ellington. Track list: Miles Davis - Feio (ft. Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea) Yussef Dayes & Alfa Mist -Love is the message (ft Mansur Brown, Rocco Palladino) Thandiswa - Kulala Amir Sulaiman - Close to the sun (ft. Meshell Ndegeocello) Miles D…

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…

This episode looks at West African music in the 60's, 70's and 80's and is inspired by the life and Music of Nigerian Funk legend William Ezechukwu Onyeabor. This era of political turmoil and change in African countries and elsewhere, saw the rise Afros, dashikis, blacksploitation films and new found black pride in America. It also gave us these fu…

This episode features music by On our own clock, Nduduzo Makhathini, Wayne Snow, Dumama + Kechou , Digital Sangoma and more.

This episode features music by Somi, Ngaiire, Thandiswa Mazwai, NLite, KMD, Sault, Msaki and more.

This episode features the voice of Mama Africa, King Fela, the music of Nicola Cruz, Cesaria Evora, Ajak Kwai, Auntie Flo and more.

This episode features music by Georgia Anne Muldrow, Tumi the Be, Black Jesus Experience, Cruz Patterson, Monkey Marc, Yugen Blakrok, Havana meets Kingston & Mista Savona, Rae Khalil, Doss & Nino Pa’ Piu, and more.

We explore the connection between spiritual and secular music, from African villages to cotton plantations and onto dance floors, rock concerts ,jazz clubs and pop charts. This episode features music by Aretha Franklin, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mahalia Jackson, Chuck Berry, Nina Simone, Thandiswa Mazwai, Camagwini, The Roots, Blu, Blackstar and more.…

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.

This episode features music by Simphiwe Dana, Ukweli & Kasha, Busi Mhlongo, Mishelle Ndegeochello, Kwani Experience, Mamas du Congo and more.

Saturday chilled mix

Happy 2022! Our first episode for the year features music by Perth hip hop duo DOSS and Nino Pa’ Piu, Mali Jo$e, Zedsix, dumama + kechou , MF DOOM and more. Dedicated to the memory of Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa (1921 -2020), a Zulu traditional healer, artist and author of books that draw upon African mythology and tradition.…

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.