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Everybody's Trying To Find Their Way Home

Jen Cloher
Te Reo Māori
Māori Culture
Aotearoa
Music
Identity
Takatāpui
Whakapapa
New Zealand
Indigenous Music Awards
Australian Indigenous Rights
Māori
First Nations
Whirimako Black
Wurundjeri
Anahera Neho-Cooper
Three Triple R 102.7FM
Creative Australia
Sydney Opera House
Naarm
Rumaki Method

Jen Cloher speaks with Māori and First Nations songwriters who are writing and performing in their tribal languages.

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Recent Guests

Jordyn With A Why
Emerging artist who has recently released her debut album 'Hibiscus Moon, Love & Justice'.
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Mandy Muir
Shellie's sister and an important figure in her process of reconnection to culture and family
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Anahera Neho-Cooper
One of the teachers at Te Reo Maioha in Naarm, her journey in learning and teaching Te Reo Māori serves as inspiration.
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Ani Bennett
A friend of Jen Cloher, she recently completed a year-long Te Reo Māori immersion at Waikato University.
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Jen Cloher
Host of a show focusing on the journeys of Māori and First Nations songwriters, reflecting on culture, music, and identity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Inspired

    Jen Cloher’s podcast is an intricately woven yarn, incorporating threads from all the artists she interviews and Inspiring connecting whispers in a listeners’ spirit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FiLeeMay
    Australia2 years ago
  • Tender, moving and heartfelt.

    What a beautiful story teller is Jen. They made see my heart soar. The story of many of us ‘hyphen’ people with a foot in one culture and one in another looking for belonging and fit. I felt this strongly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heather Smalls Hair
    Australia2 years ago

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Feedback highlights the personal connection and relatable themes of belonging and identity.
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Whirimako Black: Why Whakapapa?
Q: Why did you choose that song?
Whirimako expresses that it was a Wairua (spiritual) connection that led her to choose the song, tied deeply to her identity and belonging.
Whirimako Black: Why Whakapapa?
Q: Can you tell me about that moment and what that moment meant for you?
Whirimako shares her emotional response to her sister singing a song related to her Whakapapa, reflecting on memories and the deep connection it brings.
Byllie-jean: Learning to Fly
Q: What were some challenges in your journey of learning Te Reo Māori?
Jordyn mentions feeling a disconnect with her urban upbringing, but has made peace with being an urban Māori figuring it out.
Byllie-jean: Learning to Fly
Q: How has learning Te Reo Māori affected your songwriting?
It has transformed my creativity and life, allowing me to see my environment differently and connect deeply with my identity.
Jordyn with a Why: Loving Your Māori Self
Q: What have been the struggles for you with learning? Have there been moments that you remember where you're like, ah?
Jordyn reflects on her struggles with feeling disconnected from traditional Māori thought and emphasizes the importance of being kind to oneself during the learning process.

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Conversations center around Māori and First Nations songwriters, exploring their cultural heritage through music and personal narratives. The discussions highlight the significance of language in identity, the challenges of cultural reconnection, and the impact of colonization on communities. Unique elements include intimate storytelling and reflections on the transformative power of music across geographic and cultural boundaries, emphasizing community engagement in the arts. This series likely attracts those interested in Indigenous cultures, music, and social issues.

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