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Culture, music & climate change from a Kiribati lens captures the musical journey of one of Kiribati’s well-known artist, Betaia Nehemiah, from the moment music entered his world, the status and desire for music growth within/for Kiribati, as well as the impacts of the climate on the island.

Culture, music & climate change from a Kiribati lens captures the musical journey of one of Kiribati’s well-known artist, Betaia Nehemiah, from the moment music entered his world, the status and desire for music growth within/for Kiribati, as well as the impacts of the climate on the island.

El Sistema is a world-famous orchestral music program that started in Venezuela in 1975. Sistema-inspired programs have been active in Aotearoa for over ten years, breaking down the barriers to music tuition in low socio-economic areas, and providing free lessons and instrument hire. In this podcast episode, Kirsten Johnstone gets to know some of the players and teachers, investigates how it’s been adapted in Aotearoa, and tackles some of the trickier questions people raise about Sistema.

Ross Harris is an Arts Foundation Laureate, and one of New Zealand’s most highly respected composers. In this podcast, Ross chats with Nick Tipping about his connection to klezmer music: the way it’s changed him as a composer; and the way it’s led him into areas he didn’t expect.