Amid global boycott movements in support of Palestine amid Israel's ongoing war on Gaza which has killed more than 34,000 people News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Alternative Jewish Voices Co-Founder, Dr Marilyn Garson, about the conflation of Judaism and Zionism and how this has come up in boycotting movements.
For our regular interview with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to MP Simon Court, about the government continuing the Ka Ora Ka Ako, Healthy School Lunches Programme, power shortages across the country, his comments on boycotting pro-Israel and Zionist businesses, and NZ First introducing a bill that would ban transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
She also spoke to Halal Kiwi founder, Mohammed Soliman, about the intention behind their initiative boycotting pro-Israel and Zionist businesses and Co-Founder of Alternative Jewish Voices, Dr Marilyn Garson, on pro-Palestine boycotting movements and ACT MP Simon Court’s comments on the topic.
She spoke to Aida Oryantal, from Voice of Iranians, about Iranian hip hop artist Toomaj Salehi, who has recently been sentenced to death by the Islamic Republic regime, and many others facing brutal oppression and human rights abuses in Iran.
Producer Ezra spoke to Chief Executive of Brain Tumour Support NZ, Sarah Verran, about their newly launched fundraising platform “No Going Back” which marks the start of their awareness month campaign “Make May Better”.
Last week, the government announced the Ka Ora Ka Ako, Health School Lunches Programme, would receive $478 million dollars in funding in the government’s upcoming annual Budget, to keep the programme running for the next two years, but at a lower cost.
We also saw Transpower, Aotearoa's national grid operator, warning of possible insufficient power generation to meet households' demand on Friday.
News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to MP Simon Court about this as well as comments on boycotting pro-Israel businesses, and NZ First introducing a bill that would ban transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
The man Kọla @oogun Ogundipe unloads his sonic essentials from Nigeria, Mali, Ghana, Niger, Senegal, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, UK, USA, Ivory Coast and Brazil and beyond!
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The man Kọla @oogun Ogundipe unloads his sonic essentials from Nigeria, Mali, Ghana, Niger, Senegal, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, UK, USA, Ivory Coast and Brazil and beyond!
Hugh Masekela - Mama
He3 Project - Make it sweet Vocal and Instrumental
Anri - Windy Summer
Aurra - Living inside myself
Tabu Ley et L'Orchestra Afrisa - Adeito
Babsy Konate - Emess Fassa
Aamina Camaari - Rag waa Nacab iyo Nasteexo (Men Are Cruel and Kind)
Babsy Konate - Saya
Andal Sukabe - Debbo
African Head Charge - Asalatua
The Souljazz Orchestra - Bibinay
Orchestre Veve Star - Nitarudia
Jantra - DarGoog Intro
Orchestra OK Jazz - Kwinta Kumunani
African Head Charge - Accra Electronica
Verckys & L'Orchestre Electronica Veve - Nakobala Yo Denise
Frances Chan’s multicelebration show rejoices in Stevie Wonder’s birthday, Mother’s Day and NZ Music Month.
Setlist:
Stevie Wonder – Contusion
Flora Purim ft Diana Purim – If You Will
Latinaotearoa – Son Montuno
Taylor Griffin ft Michal Martyniuk, Rachel Clarke – Let’s Just Talk
China Moses ft Dee Dee Bridgewater – Every Day I Get the Blues (live)
Rodger Fox Big Band – New Tune
Terri Lyne Carrington – Money Jungle
Alex Pipes – Chant
Dr Tree – One for Dianne
Mary Lou Williams – What’s Your Story Morning Glory?
Louis Cole, Metropole Orkest – Things Will Fall Apart
Frescia Belmar – Everybody Likes You Now
Nick Taylor Experience – Sarah Sarah (live)
Stevie Wonder – As If You Read My Mind
Alice Coltrane (produced by Ravi Coltrane) – Jagadishwar
Karen Mantler ft Carla Bley – Farewell
Bread & Souls: Mark de Clive-Lowe, Vanessa Freeman, Bembe Segue – Little Did I Know
Yurt Party – Pea Straw Thief
Stevie Wonder – Fingertips pts 1 & 2 (live)
This week's show featured new music from The WAEVE, Paul Weller, Aaron Frazer and more. Sam also pays tribute to Willie Hona and Steve Albini who died last week.
Playlist
This week's show featured new music from The WAEVE, Paul Weller, Aaron Frazer and more. Sam also pays tribute to Willie Hona and Steve Albini who died last week.
Fontaines D.C. - Starburster
Paul McCartney & Wings - Goodnight Tonight
The WAEVE - City Lights
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
MaidaVale - Give Me Your Attention
Kamasi Washington - Get Lit (feat. George Clinton & Thundercat)
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