Elise’s Fighting Talk “I was a disruptive kid….bloody knees, bruises and a butter knife tucked in my boots….smoked….dropped out of school at 17, went to live with my sister in Hillbrow….got involved in clubs….the hip-hop culture embraced me….pregnant at 20, the father abandoned me, came back and left again when the second one was 6 […]
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Saxophonist Sandy Evans is an extremely talented and highly respected musician in Australian jazz, and has been for a number of years. Sandy says that in her resent musical work her passion has been exploring intersections between improvises from jazz and Indian music background. Sandy’s CD recording ‘Kapture‘ with drummer Toby Hall, bassist […]
Read More… from Jazz Made In Australia Monday 14 November 2016 ‘Sandy Evans’ Kapture’
As one of Brazil’s top-selling artists and with multiple Grammy nominations, world-renowned singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto has captivated fans and earned critical acclaim worldwide as the torchbearer of Brazil’s Bossa Nova tradition. She is the daughter of Brazilian music icon João Gilberto, one of the artists to first establish the genre of Bossa Nova in the […]
On Arts Wednesday 9 November 2016, Sylvia’s guest was Dr Ginni Mansberg, talking about pain. Listen to the conversation below. This is Part 1, where Ginni talks about physical pain: And now for Part 2 where Ginni talks about emotional pain and stress: And this Part 3 where Ginni talks about what can be done: […]
One of the most popular Boiling Point shows from 2016. Dr Thomas Wernberg from the University of Western Australia delved into the fortuitous research that is monitoring Australia’s disappearing kelp forests. He has shared some resources on YouTube plus you can read all the details in this informative article from The Conversation Image Source: Dr Thomas Wernberg University of Western Australia “In a […]
Jacqui Newling returns with Part 2 of Eat Your History at 10:40 am and this week the topic is sugar. At 11:00 am you’ll meet celebrity GP Ginni Mansberg, making a welcome return to the show. Recent statistics show that accidental overdose of prescription pain killers now accounts for the same death toll as road […]
Paul Cutlan’s String Project will present material from their highly acclaimed album Across the Top, alongside new material featuring special guest Gary Daley on piano. Across the Top is an extended suite inspired by Cutlan’s experiences travelling through the Kimberley region of North-West Australia. The music draws together many styles close to Paul’s heart, including […]
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‘Frame of Reference’ by Sean Foran is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. Bringing us his first debut album as leader Australian pianist and composer Sean Foran gives us a project that is full of talent and original music. Music that may sound quite different for those of you who are used to Foran’s […]
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On the 22nd of November, Tom Rollinson will launch his new album Nitty Gritty featuring TIM ROLLINSON – guitar and six string banjo ALEXANDER HEWETSON – bass SHANNON STITT – Rhodes, Wurli, Hammond, Synths NIC CECIRE – drums and percussion Over the years, guitarist Tim Rollinson has been associated with some outstanding recording projects, not only […]
In January 2014, Sylvia recorded an interview with art consultant, Anna Groden, on the Nude in Art. Next week, Nude: Art from the Tate opens at the Art Gallery of NSW, so it seemed a good opportunity to repeat the conversation on Arts Wednesday 2 November 2016. That was Part 1 of our conversation and here […]
Sydney gypsy jazz band, Chasing the Moon plays the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with an energy and commitment that’s reminiscent of the great jazz of days gone by. The exuberant and romantic sounds of jazz manouche are blended with classic American swing and south of the border Latin to create an engaging and […]
Cultural Leadership and the Wonders of Lake Eyre This Thursday, join Maisy Stapleton to meet arts leader Cheryl Stock AM, the Director of Graduate Studies and Head of the Cultural Leadership Course at NIDA, the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Cheryl is a dancer by training and has had a stellar […]