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.
Episode 13
Host: Kirsten Johnstone
Guests: Hayden Nickel, Jane Young,Viliami Hoeft, Enyah Talamaivao, Rod Skipp, Loreena Gibson, Anne Filimoehala
Featuring Glen Downie’s Well Within the Madding Crowd
With special thanks to Orchestra Wellington and Arohanui Strings
MUSIC USED
Bluedot sessions: creative commons license
Messy Inkwell by Blue Dot Sessions
Just Tuning Up by Blue Dot Sessions
La Naranja Borriana by Blue Dot Sessions
Snowmelt by Blue Dot Sessions
Manny in Sound by Blue Dot Sessions
Brought to you by SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music
Production team:
Producers: Kirsten Johnstone
Sound Engineer: Will Saunders
Marketing: Leoné Venter
Administration: Jonathan Engle
Executive Producer: Diana Marsh
