Author Tina Makereti’s new novel released on Wednesday 3rd of July. It covers an array of themes such as colonisation, ecological devastation and extremism. It explores the strength of womanhood and the importance of connection in a polarised and fraught world.
Set in a small Aotearoa town, a little bit into the future, the story follows three women who find themselves neighbours. A sense of disquiet arises when the Pākehā neighbour’s son moves in sporting a fresh buzzcut and a new tattoo.
Beth spoke to Tina about The Mires, its themes and the inspiration behind the book. You can pick up a copy of The Mires at Time Out Bookstore or another independent bookstore near you.
Jonny chats to Nathan Haines (and son Zoot) following the announce of 95bFM Presents Nathan Haines at the Powerstation! It's been 10 years since the last Nathan Haines album, and Jonny and Nathan catch up on everything that has happened between then and the release of the new album Notes. Check it out, and all the fantastic collabs with NZ artists, here. Head along to the Powerstation on Saturday 2 November to catch Nathan Haines live.
Wire producer, Joel Thomas spoke to Radio Adelaide's Nicole Wedding for all the latest in Australian news. They talk about Christian Porter launching a probe into taxpayer funding of UFO group, ATO official Michael Cranston facing charges over son's alleged involvement in $165m fraud, and Manus Island: Leaked security report says M16, shotgun fired into detention centre.
Chelsea Winstanley joins Rachel in studio to talk about the powerful film maker, Merata Mita, and the documentary directed by Heperi Mita (her son), Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen. Rachel and Chelsea talk about what it was like to work on a documentary of such importance, and how issues of racism, and inequality, that Merata focused on in her work, are still very present today. For a special Mother's Day screening this weekend, you can get your tickets from here.
A routine interview with activists from Peace Action Wellington was pushed to the top of the news cycle last week, after it was interrupted by the son of NZ First's Chief of Staff, David Broome. Producer Ben speaks to one of the activists, Ellie Clayton, as well as NZ First leader, Winston Peters.
Andrew Bishop arrived at 95bFM in 1981, around the same time as his friend Francis Hooper. They both went on to found fashion boutiques and labels, and their time at bFM coincided with a post-punk shift in sensibilities which affected not only music and fashion, but also the belief that bFM's kind of broadcasting could affect those outside of stereotypes. Also, he was in the band Sons In Jeopardy. (Episode 19 Parts 1-2 of 2)
First show! Yeow, Jack here playing some tunes by Molly and Nick Drake, master mother and son duo. Little bit of Anniversary Albums with Sam Smith giving us a run down of The Cars album heartbeat city and we play some tunes. Ciao!
Blind Mango Chutney rejoices once more in the 60-year legacy of Impulse! Records, curates a classy cluster of NZ jazz releases and remembers Philly guitarist Pat Martino.
Playlist:
Russell Malone - Jingles
Rhoda Scott - Alone
Jimmy Scott - All the Way
Lonnie Smith - Son of Icebag
Donald Harrison - Bob Marley
Sonny Rollins - Hold 'Em Joe
Count Basie and the Kansas City 7 - Oh Lady Be Good
Tom Ludvigson/Greg Johnson - One Last Blues for RM
Tom Rodwell - Don't Be a Fugitive All Your Life
Ron Samsom and the Neutrino Funk Experience - Ben Harper
Eddie Henderson - Scorpio Libra
Pat Martino - Impressions
Pat Martino - Both Sides Now
Kim Paterson - 5th House
Trip To The Moon - Santa Monica Stroll
Hadda Brooks - Jump Back Honey
Def Jim returns to the Jazz Show after a 2 month absence with tracks from new releases by the likes of the Tomeka Reid Quartet, Vijay Iyer and Julian Lage, plus a classic selection of album cuts recent and older including an item from UK Nu-jazzters Sons Of Kemet.
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