Culture
Community bulletin: Ganesh’s birthday and a ‘mountain of food’
Diwali and Annakut celebrations were also held at the Beehive in October.
Community leaders eye mainstreaming of Punjabi language
Data from the 2023 Census shows Punjabi to be the fastest-growing language in the country.
Arielwose & Coast Arcade
On the show today we have Leo and Thom from Coast Arcade in to tell us about their latest single 'City Limits', we also meet local singer-songwriter arielwose who chats to us about her latest waiata… Audio
Empowering young people to embrace their cultural identity
Established in 2016, Tautua Dance Academy quickly gained recognition for its traditional Siva Samoa programs in schools.
SPCA & Tyrun
Today on the show rising Pasifika RnB-pop artist Tyrun talks with So'omalo about his latest single 'sailor', Janay meets Penny the dog and Dr Alison Vaughan from SPCA New Zealand to chat fireworks and… Audio
PAPERCITY & whero
The boss is away, and the mice are stressing! So'omalo and Janay work on bringing up their energy after a long weekend of not resting, as well as at the same time having Alex from PAPERCITY, and… Audio
CRYSTAL & Nganeko
On the show today Welly raised artist CRYSTAL is in to chat with us ahead of One's To Watch, singer-songwriter Nganeko tells us about her dreamy news single 'Simple Illusion', and boss man Harry has… Audio
Multiculturalism on display at Auckland’s Diwali celebrations
Festival highlights include a live performance of a waiata titled "Whanaungatanga" that blended Tamil, English and te reo Māori.
WHOSHOTSCOTT & Sam Cullen
Today's episode includes Janay chatting to Sam Cullen ahead of One's To Watch, So'omalo talking to a very busy WHOSHOTSCOTT and we have a serious team hui in regards to our group chat situation, rakau… Audio
Turban Day celebrated in Christchurch and Tauranga
Organisers aimed to create awareness about the significance of a turban and other articles of faith in the Sikh religion.
Em & Tusekah
Todays on the show, Recorder & Mix Engineer Em chats with So'omalo about her new album 'Phases', RnB/NeoSoul artist Tusekah is back on the show to talk to Janay about her latest single 'Baby's… Audio
Indian community gearing up for Diwali festivities
Tens of thousands are poised to descend on the Auckland CBD this weekend to enjoy a 3D projection, sumptuous food stalls and artwork by local Indian artists at the country's largest celebration.
Louis Baker & Goodspace
Today on the show soul musician Louis Baker is in to chat about music and medicine, Tamaki based artist Goodspace has a korero with us about artistry and wellbeing, and Janay tells us how she really… Audio
Indian New Zealanders honoured at Auckland award galas
Members of the community have been recognised at award ceremonies organised by media outlets The Indian Weekender and Indian Newslink.
Joey Daymond & Daniella Smith
Today on the show award-winning comedian Joey Daymond chats with us about his upbringing as a Maori Fijian, former world champion boxer Daniella Smith also joins us and shares some core memories of… Audio
South Asian artists bring smorgasbord of theatre, dance and comedy to Auckland
A multidisciplinary show from Prayas Theatre is celebrating the work of local South Asian artists.
First Reserve & Harry Ingram
Today on the show, retired bouncer So'omalo tells us how to efficiently get into a nightclub, Janay meets Wellington-based artist First Reserve who tells us about the 'Alice' in everyone's lives, and… Audio
Tamil community celebrates half century of engagement in NZ
The Wellington Tamil Society is organizing a special event in the capital this month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the community's activities in New Zealand.
Corella & Gracie Moller
Today on the show three members of roots reggae band Corrella chat with Janay about when we can expect new waiata, friend of the show Gracie Moller is back in the studio to tell us what is means to be… Audio
