This week I have a special edition of Jazz Made In Australia which has been produced in anticipation of the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, taking place this year from the 2-13 November. The Festival was established in 2012 to create an annual world class festival with an emphasis on Women in Jazz. It presents […]
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The New Thing: Interview with Lisa Richards
Lisa Richards’ latest album A Light From The Other Side marks Richards’ return to Australia after 22 years residing in the United States. With subtle humor, sharp observations and a ferociously sweet voice, Lisa Richards explores the complexities of life through a flowing mix of folk, blues, roots and jazz. Set to hit the Sydney date […]
Arts Wednesday 19 October 2016
At 10:40am, Professor Geraint Lewis joins me for Part 5 of our series on colour and this week Geraint talks about colours of life. At 11:00 am I am joined by Personal Trainer, Rachel Livingstone, from the Health Hub in Darlinghurst, talking about exercise: why, what and how much? Music is all about exercise! I […]
Album of the week – Fake it Until you Make it by The Divergence Jazz Orchestra
‘Fake it Until you Make it’ by The Divergence Jazz Orchestra is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. This album is all about freshness as 19 young Sydney Musicians have given us their own flavour of Jazz and not only are the musicians, conductors and composers fresh, it was only released this month. Bringing […]
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Jazz Made In Australia 17 October 2016 Features SEAN FORAN
Brisbane based pianist, composer and educator Sean Foran is developing a profile not only in Australia, but also internationally. He graduated from the Old. Conservatorium with a Major in Jazz Piano, also has a Masters of Arts in Jazz Performance – with distinction – from the Leeds College of music in England. He has been […]
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Album of the week – One of Us by Cash Savage and The Last Drinks
‘One of Us’ by Cash Savage and the Last Drinks is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. Last week we brought you an artist’s third release and this week it’s the same, that is what we love here at Eastside bringing you the people music that you might not of heard of by artists who […]
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Jazz Made In Australia – 10.10.2016 – Wangaratta Jazz Festival 2016
The Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival is always held the weekend before the Melbourne cup, this year it is from 28th to 30th October and as usual there are some wonderful Australian jazz artists performing. This week on the program I’m going to you as many as I can fit into this short hour, but […]
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ANTWON visits Eastside
cetaceans under siege, peculiar children, 1787 reviewed
Ever wondered why whales and dolphins periodically commit suicide with mass beachings? Often it’s because they can’t stand the noise we are making. Imagine the loudest pub band or noisiest cafe that’s ever battered your ears to a pulp and amplify it till your brain bleeds, to get some idea of the aural horrors […]
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Album of the week – Tocororo by Alfredo Rodriguez
‘Tocororo’ by Alfredo Rodriguez is Eastside Radio’s album of the week. This week we give some well deserved special attention to the highly talented pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez the man who left Cuba to undertake ‘The American Dream” and to share stages with some of the best in the business is what he […]
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Welcoming Refugees to Parliament with Comfort Food
A small café on King Street in Newtown has won awards from the Sydney Good Food Guide and from the Refuge Council of Australia for its innovative initiatives training refugees and asylum seekers in preparing and presenting food for professional catering and hospitality. The cafe also gives them a chance to give the local neighbourhood a taste […]
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Arts Thursday- 29 September- Taking It To The Streets
Presented by Bronwyn Rennex This Thursday I speak to Tamara Voninski, a second year PhD student currently studying at Sydney College of the Arts – University of Sydney. We discuss University of Sydney’s plans to close the Rozelle campus of Sydney College of the Arts, the failed merger proposal with University of NSW School of […]
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