Music Features

Vika & Linda

Sunday (The Gospel According to Iso)

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For 35 years, the glorious voices of Vika and Linda Bull have comprised one of the most distinctive, versatile and emotionally charged sounds on the Australian music landscape. Since their multiplatinum conquest of pop radio with the Black Sorrows in the late 1980s, the sisters have forged diverse pathways into soul, gospel, rock, country and the island music of their Tongan ancestry. Their rich solo vocals and instinctive harmonies have spawned eight albums of their own, as well as illuminating studio and concert performances with outstanding artists.

Vika and Linda Bull speak with presenter Nat Grant about the creation process of their new isolationinspired album ‘Sunday (The Gospel According To Iso)’ and discuss why they chose to record particular tracks during Melbourne's lockdown restrictions. Sunday was brought about by the pandemic lockdown. As isolation began, Vika & Linda decided that they needed to keep on singing, and with just one gospel song live on social media on a Sunday morning back in March they were able to stay in touch and give something back to their faithful fans.

And so, Sunday Sing Song was born from the loungeroom. For Radio Reimagined Vika and Linda share a selection of gospel tracks from the album and talk about their music and working in isolation.

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Presenter Nat Grant Sunday (The Gospel According to Iso) is available via Bloodlines. Find more of their music via www.vikaandlindabull.com.

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Music From The Hearth

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier

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Singer Deborah Conway and guitarist Willy Zygier met in 1991 and together have released 10 albums and toured throughout Australia. Together they established the Melbourne Shir Madness Jewish Music Festival. Deborah was Artistic Director of the Queensland Music Festival, has been named a Living Legend and in 2020 received an AM in the Australia Day honours.

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier perform in isolation at home a selection of songs from their recent 2019 album The Words of Men. They range from songs about relationships, their break down, and the mysteries and joys of ageing, to the strange circumstances we find ourselves in as the 21st century progresses.

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Written and performed by Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier.

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In Dark Times

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Elizabeth Drake is a Melbourne based pianist and composer who has worked across music, theatre and film for more than 30 years. Karen Cummings is interested in new works for the voice.She has performed works by many Australian composers and has performed with Australia's leading companies. She works with acting and music students at the University of Wollongong.

A song cycle of six songs produced and recorded in the home studios of Elizabeth Drake, pianist/composer and Karen Cummings, singer. In Dark Times is a contemporary setting or re-mix of songs from the 30’s and early 40’s, pre World War II.

At this present time when our beliefs are being tested and the world is in chaos we can return to the songs of previous times and hold close to the values in which we believe.

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Performed by Elizabeth Drake and Karen Cummings

Elizabeth Drake photo Ruth Maddison

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Monica Jasmine Karo Musical Poems

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Monica Jasmine Karo, a proud Gunai/Kurnai & Gunditjmara woman is a spoken word poet, actor, singer-songwriter, MC and emerging playwright based in Melbourne. She studied a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre at VCA and has performed her music and poetry around various venues in Melbourne. Monica is a passionate multi-disciplinary artist who draws upon her personal experiences and political perspectives in her artistry.

For Radio Reimagined Monica Jasmine Karo shares three music infused poems and an original song. "We sing, we create, from our experiences, from our resilience and from our connection to land, family, culture and spirit. We are walking in the footsteps of our Elders and our leaders who have come before us. We reclaim our sovereignty as First Nations peoples by sharing our music and stories with the world." Monica Jasmine Karo

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Multicultural Arts Victoria

Multicultural Arts Victoria's aim is to channel the artistic practices of culturally diverse artists and communities to create systems of cultural production and participation that uphold equity and self-determination.

Amadou Souso and Ajak Kwai

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Ajak Kwai’s music is inspiring and soulful, infused with funky afro-beats representing the depth and richness of her South Sudanese roots. Her performances are filled with vibrant sounds and her distinctive voice has mesmerised audiences nationally and internationally. Amadou Souso comes from Gambia in West Africa and is a descendent of the first Kora master who lived 760 years ago. Amadou has travelled the world and brings to life the depth of Mandinka history and fuses it with contemporary mastery of the African harp.

Our final program brings two amazing AfricanAustralian artists: Kora player Amadou Souso (of Senegambian Jazz Band) and singer songwriter Ajak Kwai. The program includes exclusive live performances and original repertoire from both cross-cultural artists. Interviewed by Jessika Ankomah, Amadou and Ajak shared their inspiring musical stories and connection to their rich cultures. Join us on this double grand finale of the Radio Reimagined programs curated in collaboration with MAV.

Produced by Multicultural Arts Victoria Performed by Ajak Kwai and Amadou Souso Interview by Jessika Ankomah Producer Oscar Jimenez Ajak Kwai photo Nik Harrson Amadou Souso photo Hayden Dib Copyright Multicultural Arts Victoria

Nela Trifkovic

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Nela Trifkovic is a Bosnian- Australian musician and performance maker with 15 years of practice in music and theatre. She arrived to Australia in the mid 90s, as a refugee during the war in ex-Yugoslavia. Nela studied music composition, piano, voice and performance making at WAAPA until 2003, and later at VCA where she completed her doctorate in 2013. Nela is the artistic director of a folk-art band Saray Iluminado that specialises in Bosnian and Sephardic Jewish music (www.sarayiluminado.com) She also freelances as a composer and music director, mainly working in independent theatre.

Nela Trifkovic joins us on this special episode of Radio Reimagined. She recorded three beautiful pieces exclusively for our audiences. Interviewed by Oscar Jimenez from MAV, Nela shared with us personal stories about her family’s musical heritage and what inspired her to pursue her music career.

Produced by Multicultural Arts Victoria Performed by Nela Trifkovic and Saray Iluminado - Nela Trifkovic, Irine Vela, Kelly Dowall Interview by Oscar Jimenez Producer Oscar Jimenez Photo Chris Bennett (Underground Media) Copyright Multicultural Arts Victoria

Rock and Roll Greats

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Radio 88FM is a community radio station based in Castlemaine with a particular focus in broadcasting to older members of the community. Ian Braybook has been a pioneer broadcaster across the Central Victoria region and is a key producer and broadcaster for Radio 88FM. Music from the early rockers of Australian Rock n Roll from the 1950s and 1960s including Lonnie Lee with some early American Rock n Roll classics from artists including Fats Domino and Chuck Berry hosted by 88FM's Ian Braybrook.

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Hosted by Ian Braybrook

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Stars of Rock and Roll

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Radio 88FM is a community radio station based in Castlemaine with a particular focus in broadcasting to older members of the community. Ian Braybook has been a pioneer broadcaster across the Central Victoria region and is a key producer and broadcaster for Radio 88FM.

Music from the early influencers of 1950s and 1960s Rock n Roll music including Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, Karl Perkins and Bill Haley and the Comets.

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Produced by Radio 88FM

Hosted by Ian Braybrook

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Top of the Pops

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Radio 88FM is a community radio station based in Castlemaine with a particular focus in broadcasting to older members of the community. Ian Braybook has been a pioneer broadcaster across the Central Victoria region and is a key producer and broadcaster for Radio 88FM. Music that was at the top of the pops in the 1950s and 1960s including Cliff Richard, Bobbie Darren, Bobbie Vee, Frankie Valli and Paul Anka.

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Produced by Radio 88FM

Hosted by Ian Braybrook

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Bing Crosby and Friends

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At Golden Days Radio 95.7fm, you experience a music format with a broad appeal crafted with careful curation of music from the 1930s to 1980s. Golden Days Radio's mission is to promote on community radio good, melodic music and information that has broad appeal for people of any age, but in particular the senior members of our community. Bing Crosby and Friends is a music feature series focused on Bing Crosby and the artists who collaborated with him. The series was hosted by Ray Stewart and features many rare records and radio broadcasts.

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Episode List

Episode 25 Guests Guests Muriel Lane and Woody Herman and his Orchestra Filename: RR2020_GDR_Bing_25

Episode 26 Music from films Hollywood Revue of 1930 and The Road to Utopia Filename: RR2020_GDR_Bing_26

Episode 27 Guest Johnny Mercer Filename: RR2020_GDR_Bing_27

Episode 28 Guests Dorothy Lamour, Ella Fitzgerald, the John Scott Trotter Orchestra, Ken Carpenter and Skitch Henderson Filename: RR2020_GDR_Bing_28

Episode 29 Guests the Andrews Sisters Filename: RR2020_GDR_Bing_29

Episode 30 Music from the film The Road to Rio including the Andrews Sisters Filename: RR2020_GDR_Bing_30

Episode 31 Guests the Music Maids Part One Filename: RR2020_GDR_Bing_31

Episode 32 Guests the Music Maids featuring Trudy Irwin Part Two Filename: RR2020_GDR_Bing_32

Golden Days Radio Special Features

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At Golden Days Radio 95.7fm, you experience a music format with a broad appeal crafted with careful curation of music from the 1930s to 1980s. Golden Days Radio's mission is to promote on community radio good, melodic music and information that has broad appeal for people of any age, but in particular the senior members of our community. A series of special features produced by Golden Days Radio.

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Episode List

Celebrate Seniors A radio documentary celebrating Seniors in our community with interviews and music reflecting the experience of growing older. Hosted by Peter Thomas. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Celebrate Seniors

Remembering Wireless Part One Remembering the role that radio has played in our lives since the 1930s with a selection of music and excerpts from drama, quiz and comedy series from across the decades. Hosted by Peter Thomas. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Remembering Wireless Part 1

Remembering Wireless Part Two Remembering the role that radio has played in our lives since the 1930s with a selection of music and excerpts from drama, quiz and comedy series from across the decades. Hosted by Peter Thomas. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Remembering Wireless Part 2

Music of the 60s Part One Travels through the decade of the 1960s featuring the music, popular culture and history of this pivotal period. Hosted by Carol Farman. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Music 60s Part 1

Music of the 60s Part Two Travels through the decade of the 1960s featuring the music, popular culture and history of this pivotal period. Hosted by Carol Farman. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Music 60s Part 2

Seniors Dance Hall Old time dance favourites which you can sit back and listen to or get up and dance along with. Hosted by Larry James. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Dance Hall

The Great American Song Book A program celebrating the Great American Songbook. The song and jazz standards from the 20th century performed by some of the greatest singers. Hosted by Peter Thomas. Filename: RR2020_GDR_American Songbook

At The Picture Palace

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At The Picture Palace explores the history of the grand cinemas that emerged throughout Victoria in the 1920s, some of which have survived until today. The programs incorporate stories and music from films which were screened in the particular picture palaces. It is hosted by Maurice Lockie.

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Episode List

Episode 13 Featuring the Royal Theatre and the Empress Theatre with films including the Gay Divorcee, Night and Day and Broadway Melody. Filename: RR2020_GDR_PicturePalace_13

Episode 14 Featuring the Dendy and the Prince George with films including The Ziegfield Girl, Proud Valley, The Great Waltz and One Night of Love. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Picture Palace_14

Episode 15 Featuring the Rivoli and the St James with films including Neptune's Daughter, The Barkleys of Broadway and Little Nellie Kelly. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Picture Palace_15

Episode 16 Featuring the Padua Theatre and the New Windsor Theatre with films including Stage Door Canteen, That Night In Rio, Sprongtime in the Rockies and London Town. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Picture Palace_16