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Ubuntu Voices

Giving voice to the local African community to tell their stories through music and spoken word. Challenging one-sided political narratives that deny our contribution to society and create hostility toward our community. ENGLISH, DINKA, NUER, ARABIC

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    Donna Theresa, Fatoumata Diawara, and so much more 29/04/2026

    HelloSpoilt once again by Ajak Kwai, she plays many, many beautiful tracks full of soul, full of groove, and full of love. Enjoy.  Track #1 - Say Their Names by Donna TheresaTrack #2 - What's My Name Now by Donna TheresaTrack #3 - We Rise by Donna TheresaTrack #4 - Hurricane by Bob DylanTrack #5 - One Love / People Get Ready by Bob Marley & The WailersTrack #6 - Something Inside So Strong (feat. Annatoria & Che' Kirah) by The SpiritualsTrack #7 - Wade In The Water by The SpiritualsTrack #8 - FOR YOU by KhaidTrack #9 - WAYO (KPE LE WU) by WurlDTrack #10 - Abeth Ke War by Larson Angok GarangTrack #11 - Live set by Fatoumata Diawara

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    Ubuntu Voices 22/04/2026

    Hello beautiful peopleMore goodness from Ajak and 3CR for your ears, have a great night Track #1 - African Ceremony by Unknown ArtistTrack #2 - Opening Night by Arctic Moneys & War Child RecordsTrack #3 - Shabah (feat. Nyadollar) by Emmanuel Jal & TIMATHITrack #4 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #5 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #6 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #7 - W'indaawri Simir - Wedi DrufTrack #8 - Malak Ya Saly by Sharhabil AhmedTrack #9 - El Bambi by Sharhabil AhmedTrack #10 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist

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    Music from Mali and more 15/04/2026

    HelloooAjik blesses your ears with some music from Malian artists Oumou Sangare, Habib Koite and Rokia Traore, as well as US singer Mavis Staples and Nigerien singer/guitarist Mdou Moctar.Have a wonderful day and enjoy the beautiful music :) Track #1 - Seya by Oumou SangareTrack #2 - Iyo Djeli by Oumou SangareTrack #3 - We Don't Care (feat. Habib Koite) by Eric BibbTrack #4 - Batoumambe by Habib KoiteTrack #5 - I Ka Barra by Habib KoiteTrack #6 - Chismiten by Mdou MoctarTrack #7 - Funeral for Justice by Mdou MoctarTrack #8 - Don't Knock by Mavis Staples Track #9 - Beautiful Strangers by Mavis StaplesTrack #10 - Sad and Beautiful World by Mavis StaplesTrack #11 - Wrong (feat. Deborah Caldwall Moore) by Annie & the CaldwellsTrack #12 - Kounkoun by Oumou SangareTrack #13 - Lalla by Rokia Traore

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    South-Sudan Music! 08/04/2026

    Track #1 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #2 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #3 - Achii (feat. Koffi Olomide) by Diamond PlatnumzTrack #4 - Shawa Shawa (Ashawo) by Yemi AladeTrack #5 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #6 - Dou Coula by Arat Kilo, Mamani Keita & Mike LaddTrack #7 - The Ghetto (Live at the Bitter End 1971) by Donny Hathaway Please enjoy some beautiful music from South-Sudan and have a lovely night

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    Music of the Continent 25/03/2026

    HelloAjak Kwai shares some beautiful tracks from across the African Continent.Enjoy! Track #1 - Xen Ye Jor Nhom (feat. Alijoma) by SunnymanTrack #2 - Ke to Kene Yin by SunnymanTrack #3 - Xen Wuo Yin (feat. Governor) by SunnymanTrack #4 - A Cry, A Smile, A Dance by Judith SephumaTrack #5 - Impi by Johnny Cleg & JulukaTrack #6 - Yise Wabant'a Bami (Father of My Children) by Busi MhlongoTrack #7 - Thula Mama by Sibongile KhumaloTrack #8 - Khim Swaqq Milton Kizzy sweet tension by Distribution MediaTrack #9 - Papa Lee who is fooling who by Distribution MediaTrack #10 - Khauleza by Dorothy MasukaTrack #11 - Mbube by Mahotella QueensTrack #12 - Malaika by AlijomaTrack #13 - Akech Majok by Alijoma

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    Mzuri Dance! 11/03/2026

    HelloAjak invites on guests, Suzie Mzuri & Mary Bol from Mzuri Dance, a dance school in Melbourne that provides workshops and classes in African music and dance, to discuss the problems and discrimination facing women around the world, and additionally the intensified issues facing women of colour. They also discuss how these problems need to be addressed, including encouraging women and young people to use their voice, and allowing men to be involved in discussions. Here is a link to Mzuri Dance website if you wish to enroll, donate, and/or simply inform yourself of their mission - https://www.mzuridance.com.au/Thank you and enjoy some sweet music too!Track #1 - Piou Aca Thong Nhom Miith Panda by Nyankol Mathiang DutTrack #2 - Four Women by Nina SimoneTrack #3 - Luluwe (feat. J2 Guys, Dvd Didy & cde. Lomayat)

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    Oumou Sangare, Mdou Moctar, & Others 25/02/2026

    HelloAjak plays loads of Oumou Sangare, Mdou Moctar, and a few other excellent artists, and talks about community, and collonisation.Enjoy!Track #1 - Wele Wele Wintou by Oumou SangareTrack #2 - Seya by Oumou SangareTrack #3 - Iyo Djeli by Oumou SangareTrack #4 - Funeral for Justice (Injustice Version) by Mdou MoctarTrack #5 - Imajighen (Injustice Version) by Mdou MoctarTrack #6 - Tchinta (Injustice Version) by Mdou MoctarTrack #7 - Zerzura Theme I by Ahmoudou MadassaneTrack #8 - Capture The Flag by OuriTrack #9 - Tamiditine by BombinoTrack #10 - Awa Adounia by Lya Ag Ablil, Nadia Nid El Mourid, Abdallah Ag Ahmed, Mathias Vaguenez, Sanou Ag Ahmed, Yamina Nid El Mourid, & Terakaft

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    Afro-Blues for You 18/02/2026

    HelloPlease listen and enjoy the sweet Afro-Blues here, handpicked for you Track #1 - Kawaii by Mateus AsatoTrack #2 - Maria by Mateus AsatoTrack #3 - Darkened Room by Slow Smoke Blues (AI)Track #4 - Letting Go by Mae CarterTrack #5 - Kulu by N'Gou BagakoyoTrack #6 - Be Ki Don by Samba ToureTrack #7 - Laidu by Rokia TraoreTrack #8 - Saya by Sona JobartehTrack #9 - Wassiye by Habib KoiteTrack #10 - Albala by Samba ToureTrack #11 - Koya Blues by Abou DiarraTrack #12 - Jarabi by AfroCubismTrack #13 - Mogoya by Oumou SangareTrack #14 - Sounsoumba by Oumou Sangare

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    Sunnyman, Arizona JJ & more 04/02/2026

    HelloPlease let the music, the beats and the grooves of Sunnyman, Arizona JJ and others bless your ears. Enjoy!Track #1 - Xen Ye Jor Nhom (feat. Alijoma) by SunnymanTrack #2 - Xen Wuo Yin (feat. Governor) by SunnymanTrack #3 - Piir e Raan (feat. Governor) by SunnymanTrack #4 - Jokie (feat. Sunnyman) by Sevena The GovernorTrack #5 - Pyninhom by Arizona JJTrack #6 - Nyan Nhiar (feat. Jay Dynamic) by Arizona JJTrack #7 - Pale Yi Piou Piny (Amos Ajak Garang) by Arizona JJTrack #8 - Piny Ajiei Xen (feat. Aluel Simon Ateng) by Arizona JJTrack #9 - Nyan e Twic East by DENG ARIELTrack #10 - Piath De Nyan Cit Arial-beek by Nhial Tactician

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    Sweet Music! 21/01/2026

    Oh sweet music! Enjoy! Track #1 - Haboba by Eshak AwiTrack #2 - Hagiga Ma Bi Kalimu by Eshak AwiTrack #3 - Ya Sabi (oh My Friend) by Eshak AwiTrack #4 - Down in Mississippi by Mavis StaplesTrack #5 - We Shall Not Be moved by Mavis StaplesTrack #6 - Mtubatuba by Mbongeni NgemaTrack #7 - Heroe's Song (Muhammed Ali) by Mbongeni NgemaTrack #8 - Give Us Power by Mbongeni Ngema

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    From Mali 17/12/2025

    HelloWelcome to Ubuntu Voices, Ajak talks on the beauty of music and shares a variety of tracks from Mali. Enjoy!Track #1 - Seya by Oumou SangareTrack #2 - Tan Tegema by Sidiki DiabateTrack #3 - Patron by Sona TataTrack #4 - Chimaya by FATY NIAME KOUYATETrack #5 - Tekere by Salif KeitaTrack #6 - Afole by Djelykaba bintouTrack #7 - Mogo Te Diya Bee Ye by Oumou SangareTrack #8 - Mbambou by Sekouba BambinoTrack #9 - Diarabi Nene Bena by Sidiki DiabateTrack #10 - Sama Yeuf by Fatim DiabateTrack #11 - Bamako jolie den by Sekouba Bambino

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    Blues All Over 10/12/2025

    HelloPlease enjoy this sweet blues and African music.Track #1 - African Blues (feat. Rachid Zeroual, Khalid Kouhen, Paolo Radoni & Marc Lelangue) by Majid BekkasTrack #2 - Sweet Home Chicago by The Blues BrothersTrack #3 - The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. KingTrack #4 - See Red by DeltaphonicTrack #5 - African Love by African Lofi & Afro Lofi GuyTrack #6 - Africa by TotoTrack #7 - One Love / People Get Ready by Bob Marley & The WailersTrack #8 - Rosanna by TotoTrack #9 - All the Same (feat. Dave Matthews) by Vieux Farka ToureTrack #10 - Burn One Down by Ben HarperTrack #11 - Show Me a Little Shame by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #12 - Stay Human by Michael FrantiTrack #13 - Ganja Baby by Michael Franti

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    Such sweet, beautiful music 03/12/2025

    Hello everyoneThis broadcast Ajak plays some sweet reggae, ballads and the one and only Baaba Maal to fill your soul.EnjoyTrack #1 - Peace Train (feat. Gregory Isaacs) by The Mighty Rootsmen, Toots & The Maytals, Luciano & Mykal RoseTrack #2 - Sunshine on My Shoulders by The Mighty Rootsmen, Toots & The Maytals, Gregory Isaacs & Mykal RoseTrack #3 - The Harder They Come by Jimmy CliffTrack #4 - The Tide Is High by The ParagonsTrack #5 - Don't Let Me Down by Marcia GriffithsTrack #6 - Police & Thieves by Junior MurvinTrack #7 - Ring My Bell by Blood SistersTrack #8 - Ka Moun Ke by Rokia TraoreTrack #9 - Mountains Will Dance by Yemen BluesTrack #10 - Sidiki by Baaba MaalTrack #11 - Baayo by Baaba MaalTrack #12 - Fanta by Baaba Maal

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    Interview with Nhial Deng 26/11/2025

    HelloThis broadcast Ajak Kwai interviews Nhial Deng, co-founder of the Mat Foundation, who is commited to supporting the South-Sudanese Community in Melbourne, and particularly the youth.They discuss the unique issues facing the South-Sudanese community in Australia and the ways that they can be addressed and how the community can be supported. Dontations to the Mat Foundation can be found on their website, with the following link:https://matfoundation.org.au/donation/  Track #1 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #2 - Happiness by AlijomaTrack #3 - Crowded Rooms by Slatine ProTrack #4 - In The Castle Of My Skin by Sons Of KemetTrack #5 - We Never Change by ColdplayTrack #6 - Walaya by Ripple Effect BandTrack #7 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist

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    Oldies 29/10/2025

    Nothing like nostalgia, enjoy!Track #1 - Mississippi Goddam by Nina SimoneTrack #2 - Work Song by Nina SimoneTrack #3 - Coffee Cold by Galt MacDermotTrack #4 - Sinnerman by Nina SimoneTrack #5 - I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha FranklinTrack #6 - Border Song (Holy Moses) by Aretha FranklinTrack #7 - Respect by Aretha FranklinTrack #8 - I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta JamesTrack #9 - At Last by Etta JamesTrack #10 - Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Bob DylanTrack #11 - Like a Rolling Stone by Bob DylanTrack #12 - Wild World by YusufTrack #13 - Hurricane by Bob Dylan

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    South-Sudan & Australia 01/10/2025

    HelloTotal South-Sudan Tunes plus a track by a new Perth Artist ALEIA.Track #1 - Unknown TrackTrack #2 - Awan (feat. Nyijur Deng Yuom) by JUNUB HitsTrack #3 - Public Humiliation by ALEIATrack #4 - Jin Ci Ro Lot Ke Nee Rew by Kim JJTrack #5 - Unknown TrackTrack #6 - Unknown Track Track #7 - Unknown TrackTrack #8 - Rima Ti Yesu by KAJO KEJI

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    Western Medley 24/09/2025

    Hello!Enjoy this broad assortment of music from the Western World. Track #1 - Everyone Is Watching by Ajak KwaiTrack #2 - Unknown Track Track #3 - Twilight Star by Lucie ThorneTrack #4 - A Glamour by The Phantom BandTrack #5 - The Future Is Yours by Strange TenantsTrack #6 - Prey by RACKETTTrack #7 - Unknown TrackTrack #8 - Flavour of the Month by Bachelors from PragueTrack #9 - Remove Yourself by DekalogTrack #10 - Resistance by Divide And DissolveTrack #11 - Unknown TrackTrack #12 - Driving Blind by Georgie Maq

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    African Ballads 10/09/2025

    Enjoy! Virtuoso bass from Manou Gallo and gorgeous guitar all the way down. Enjoy!Track #1 - Abj Groove (feat. Bootsy Collins) Manou GalloTrack #2 - Evade by Manou GalloTrack #3 - Aliso by Manou GalloTrack #4 - Rebana Ba Lesotho by Aura MsimangTrack #5 - J'ai Choisi by Aura MsimangTrack #6 - Samba Geladio by Ali Farka Toure & Toumani DiabateTrack #7 - Mes couleurs by Pamela BadjogoTrack #8 - Manke by Kareyce FotsoTrack #9 - Ndolo, comment ca va? by Kareyce FotsoTrack #10 - Jen Enawo by Adjiri OdameteyTrack #11 - Tesaa by Adjiri OdameteyTrack #12 - Savannah Swing by Adjiri Odametey

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    Global Collabs 03/09/2025

    Enjoy these international jams!Track #1 - Niger by Malian Musicians & Damon AlbarnTrack #2 - Spoons by Malian Musicians & Damon AlbarnTrack #3 - Le Relax by Malian Musicians & Damon AlbarnTrack #4 - The Dancing King by Damon AlbarnTrack #5 - Nsera by Fatoumata Diawara & Damon AlbarnTrack #6 - Moussolou by Oumou SangareTrack #7 - Seya by Oumou SangareTrack #8 - Sabu by Ginton, Oumou Sangare & PalaneTrack #9 - Bena Bena by Oumou SangareTrack #10 - Solidarite by -M-, Toumani Diabate, Sidiki Diabate, Santigold, Hiba Tawaji, Ibrahim Maalouf, Seu Jorge, Nekfeu, Youssou N'Dour, Sanjay Khan & ChaChaTrack #11 - Jarabi by AfroCubismTrack #12 - A la Luna Yo Me VoyTrack #13 - Nyonton (St Germain Remix) by KandiafaTrack #14 - Koko by Yacou B OGTrack #15 - Feeling Good by Nina SimoneTrack #16 - Colors by The Black Pumas

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    Afro-Jazz Beauties 20/08/2025

    Track #1 - Diarabi by Bamba Wassoulou GrooveTrack #2 - Siguigniossonfo by Bamba Wassoulou GrooveTrack #3 - Don't Give Up On Me by Jo HarmanTrack #4 - Cherry by J.J. CaleTrack #5 - I Got The Same Old blues by J.J. CaleTrack #6 - Amassakoul 'N' 'Tenere by TinariwenTrack #7 - Sad Nile by Whitefield BrothersTrack #8 - Secret Agent by Tony AllenTrack #9 - Two Little Boys (Africanism Version) by The Last Poets & Tony AllenTrack #10 - Selfish Gene by Jimi Tenor & Tony AllenTrack #11 - Niaja Breaks by Tony AllenTrack #12 - Feeling Good by Nina Simone

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    African Grooves and Music 13/08/2025

    Ajak plays music from the African continent in addition to various other external countries, and shares her thoughts on injustices being done to African people. Track #1 - Everything Must Change by Nina SimoneTrack #2 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #3 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist Track #4 - Four Women by Lisa Fischer & LedisiTrack #5 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist Track #6 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist Track #7 - Mandeng Blues by SillabaTrack #8 - Mandeng Groove by SillabaTrack #9 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #10 - Unknown Track by Unknown Artist Track #11 - Fasl by Oum Enjoy!

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    African Music 30/07/2025

    Ajak plays some music from the African continent and from African-American artists. Enjoy!Track #1 - Diawara Fa (feat. Yemi Alde) by Salif KeitaTrack #2 - Jerusalema by Master KG & Nomcebo ZikodeTrack #3 - Native American Rain Dance Drums by American Indian MusicTrack #4 -  My Darling (Mpenzi Wangu) by Chella & Diamond PlatnumzTrack #5 - MPILO by Onset music groupTrack #6 - CAMAGU by Onset music groupTrack #7 - WAIT FOR U (feat. Drake & Tems) by FutureTrack #8 - Decided (feat. Tems) by Odunsi (The Engine)Track #9 - Avoid Things by TemsTrack #10 - Trouble (feat. Teezee, Fresh L., Tems) by DRB LasgidiTrack #11 - Eternal Light by Free Nationals & ChronixxTrack #12 - Soweto by Victony & TempoeTrack #13 - Rider by MerebaTrack #14 - Free Fall (feat. J. Cole) by Tems

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    Ubuntu Voices 23/07/2025

    Hello!Ajak Kwai plays some simply good tunes from South Sudan, North America, and a small sample of Jazz from Japan.Enjoy!Track #1 - Am Pround South Sudanese Pound by BilpamTrack #2 - Acuil Anei by Marko Ahou MajokTrack #3 - Australia by Marko Ahou MajokTrack #4 - Trouble by Jose JamesTrack #5 - Everybody Loves the Sunshine (feat. Jose James) by Takuya KurodaTrack #6 - When Doves Cry by PrinceTrack #7 - United States of Division by PrinceTrack #8 - Hurricane by Bob Dylan

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    Damen Samuel 16/07/2025

    HelloAjak hosts this broadcast with prolific artist Damen Samuel and they discuss the importance of music as a global language, an unbroken connection between all people, and of course Ajak shares some of Samuel's own wonderful music, and he treats the studio to a few live performances.Enjoy!Track #1 - Devil's Breakfast by Damon Samuel Track #2 - Crazy Birds by Not Drowning WavingTrack #3 - Spark by not Drowning WavingTrack #4 - As It Seems by Damen SamuelTrack #5 - The Magician by Not Drowning WavingTrack #6 - Traces by Damen SamuelTrack #7 - Close Your Eyes by Damen SamuelTrack #8 - Laidu by Rokia Traore

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    African Blues 09/07/2025

    Blues exclusive, from all around the African continent, enjoy! Track #1 - A Baru In New York (Flume Soundtrack Version) by Yolanda Be Cool & GurrumulTrack #2 - Wiyathul by GurumulTrack #3 - We Won't Cry (feat. Paul Kelly) by Archie RoachTrack #4 - Sekou Oumarou by Songhoy BluesTrack #5 - Savane by Ali Farka ToureTrack #6 - Bonheur by Vieux Farka ToureTrack #7 - Talikoba by TerakaftTrack #8 - Felenko Yefe by Momo Wandel SoumahTrack #9 - Asco by Ali Farka Toure

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    Ben Harper & Others 02/07/2025

    Hello everyoneThis broadcast, Ajak plays a lot of Ben Harper and a lot of bluesy grooves, both funky and solemn, plus a beautiful tune by Labi Siffre, enjoy! Track #1 - In the Colors by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #2 - Fight Outta You by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #3 - Walk Away (Live) by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #4 - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) by The Staple SingersTrack #5 - When I go by Ben Harper & Charlie MusselwhiteTrack #6 - Farther Along by Mavis Staples & Levon HelmTrack #7 - (Something Inside) So Strong by Labi SiffreTrack #8 - Like a King by Ben HarperTrack #9 - Crossover by Emma Donovan & The PutbacksTrack #10 - Temma by Oum

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    Ubuntu Classics and Good Jams 18/06/2025

    Hello Everyone!Ajak plays some simply good shit, and some Ubuntu Voices classics.Relax and Enjoy Track #1 - We Sing by Kutcha EdwardsTrack #2 - I Wish I knew How It Would Feel to Be Free by Nina SimoneTrack #3 - Sinnerman by Nina SimoneTrack #4 - South Sudan Diva by Lul SimonTrack #5 - Ebenezer by Amvu VictoriaTrack #6 - Malaika by AlijomaTrack #7 - Yic Thiek Du (feat. Alijoma) by Mike DeeTrack #8 - Pinynhom by Arizona JJTrack #9 - Feeling Good by Nina SimoneTrack #10 - Fever by Peggy LeeTrack #11 - Lizzy by Nana Kwame AmpaduTrack #12 - One Love / People Get Ready by Bob Marley & The Wailers

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    Nina Simone & More 11/06/2025

    Hello!Ajak shares some beautiful music and talks about the idea of complete inclusion with issues such as domestic violence and racial injustice, and the bonding, calming effect that music can have.Track #1 - Ain't Got No - I Got Life by Nina SimoneTrack #2 - The Essence by Hannah MacklinTrack #3 - Home Again by Michale KiwanukaTrack #4 - Uknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #5 - Tell It Like It Is by Nina SimoneTrack #6 - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood by Nina SimoneTrack #7 - I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)Track #8 - angeldemon by LibiancaTrack #9 - Waiting On The World To Change (featuring Ben Harper) by John MayerTrack #10 - The Healer (feat. Carlos Santana & the Santana Band) by John Lee HookerTrack #11 - Smile (Sensible J Remix) by IzyTrack #12 - Close The Door by IzyTrack #13 - I Put a Spell on You by IZAEnjoy!

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    Spiritual Music from South Sudan 04/06/2025

    Hello!Tonight we are privy to have the guest Pasto Joseph of ECG Church joining Ajak Kwai to discuss the doctrine and teachings of his church and the work he and his church have been doing in community. Enjoy! Track #1 - Ebenezer by Amvu VictoriaTrack #2 - Ana Bi Shukuru Allah by Jcc ChoirTrack #3 - Barakole Ta Tu Da by Barakole

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    Good Music 21/05/2025

    Hello!Ajak plays some amazing music from South Sudan and discusses the Arabic ancestry of the Sudanese and the incredibally diverse population of Sudan as a country. Track #1 - Salomi by AlijomaTrack #2 - Reasons by Slatine ProTrack #3 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #4 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #5 - South Sudan by Gordon KoangTrack #6 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #7 - Ashofak Bokra Fi El Mouaad by Mohammed al AminTrack #8 - Who Knows Where the Time Goes by Sandy DennyTrack #9 - Who Knows Where the Time Goes by Nina SimoneEnjoy!

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    South Sudan!!! 30/04/2025

    This broadcast is dedicated solely to music from South Sudan, enjoy! Track #1 - South Sudan Diva by Lul SimonTrack #2 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #3 - Girlfriend by RugerTrack #4 - Adheng Malual (feat. Small Engine) by Morocco BoyTrack #5 - Tonjdit by Mathuch Bak DengTrack #6 - Dhuengdu (feat. Anyaryol Mathiang) by Slatine ProTrack #7 - Adhueng Machar by Queen of VoiceTrack #8 - Tiktok Life by King SahaTrack #9 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #10 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #11 - Wen Ci Man Yup by Achuei Deng Ajing

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    Variety En Masse 23/04/2025

    Welcome!Ajak Kwai plays a wide variety of tracks, spanning genre and nationality, and validates the lyrics of Solomon Burke, 'If one of us is chained, then none of us are free.' Enjoy Track #1 - Dance by LARRY GERSH AND MIKE BANDTrack #2 - Everyman by LARRY GERSH AND MIKE BANDTrack #3 - Little Maggie by Robert PlantTrack #4 - Tiene Sabor by Orquesta SensacionTrack #5 - Cammina Cammina by Piers Faccini & Vincent SegalTrack #6 - Kili by LARRY GERSH AND MIKE BANDTrack #7 - Your Good Fortune by Mavis StaplesTrack #8 - Fight by Mavis StaplesTrack #9 - See That My Grave Is Kept Clean by Mavis Staples Track #10 - Inchallah by Aziz Sahmaoui & University of GnawaTrack #11 - Silverline by Josienne Clarke and Ben WalkerTrack #12 - Mi Gitana by Amparo Sanchez

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    Folk, Soul & Freak 26/03/2025

    HelloThis broadcast features folk music from a variety of artists, as well as some soul from Nina Simone and other eclectic pieces which refuse categorisation, enjoy!Track #1 - Home Again by Michael KiwanukaTrack #2 - Into My Arms by Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsTrack #3 - Who Knows Where The time Goes by Nina SimoneTrack #4 - Hurricane by Bob DylanTrack #5 - The Healer by John Lee Hooker & Carlos SantanaTrack #6 - In the Colours by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #7 - Tell It Like it Is by Nina SimoneTrack #8 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #9 - Unknown Track by Unknown ArtistTrack #10 - Hope by Faces In The StreetTrack #11 - Lelasan Galak by Gamelan DanAnda & FiretailTrack #12 - Laga Saibai by Christine Anu

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    Ubuntu Voices 12/03/2025

    Womin DjekaAjak plays some bops and some tunes from all over the world, while sharing her knowledge of Sudan and it's people. Enjoy!Track #1 - Unknown Track & ArtistTrack #2 - Unknown Track &  ArtistTrack #3 - Nasir Ewecda by Kim JJTrack #4 - Ghost Town by WurlDTrack #5 - Mariam (feat. Idan Raichel) by Vieux Farka ToureTrack #6 - In The Colors by Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsTrack #7 - Walls by TRI-ForceTrack #8 - Blowin' In The Wind by Bob Dylan Track #9 - Hurricane by Bob DylanTrack #10 - A Deeper Love (A Deeper Mix) by Aretha Franklin

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    African Jams 19/02/2025

    Womin Djeka!Ajak plays a wide array of music from all over the African continent. Enjoy!Track #1 - Daymallah (feat. Rachid Zeroual, Khalid Kouhen, Paolo Radoni & Marc Lelangue) by Majid BekkasTrack #2 - Kanafo (feat. Bassidi Kone & Quetzal Guerrero) by Moussa DiakiteTrack #3 - Moussa Niale (feat. Stu Fergie) by Moussa DiakiteTrack #4 - Maisha by African Dreamscapes Track #5 - Amani by African Dreamscapes Track #6 - Umoja by African Dreamscapes Track #7 - Ebelebe by African Dreamscapes Track #8 - Moonlight Dance by African Dreamscapes Track #9 - Oluwa by African Dreamscapes Track #10 - Emfuleni by African Dreamscapes Track #11 - Tuta by African Dreamscapes Track #12 - Ali Farka Toure & Tourmani Diabate

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    Folk & Blues Just For You 12/02/2025

    Womin Djeka!Ajak Kwai discusses the importance of cows in South Sudan, and talks about a potentional guest on the show, Dr Santino Atem Deng, who has recently released a book called Parenting In The Digital Age: A South Sudanese and African Guide. She also plays the following tracks. Track #1 - Unknown Track & ArtistTrack #2 - Gone by Ben Harper & Jack JohnsonTrack #3 - License to Kill by Bob DylanTrack #4 - Blowin' In the Wind by Bob DylanTrack #5 - Waiting On The Wolrd To Change (featuring Ben Harper) by John MayerTrack #6 - Hurricane by Bob DylanTrack #7 - A Deeper Love (A Deeper Mix) by Aretha Franklin

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    Farees 31/01/2025

    Track #1 - Pililili (Yoo Leng) by Odong RomeoTrack #2 - Salam by El Nuba BandTrack #3 - Sand N****r! by FareesTrack #4 - I'm Privelaged by FareesTrack #5 - Empire Man by FareesTrack #6 - Y'all Don't Know What's Goin On (feat. Calexico) by FareesTrack #7 - The Changing of the Guard by FareesTrack #8 - Border Patrol by FareesTrack #9 - Independence #D by Farees

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    Vieux Farka Toure 15/01/2025

    Womin Djeka!This broadcast presents a wide variety of funk, and slower grooves from South Sudan, Mali and America. Enjoy!Track #1 - Zain Assahra (feat. MOUNA DENDENNI) by Kader TarhanineTrack #2 - Mariam (feat. Idan Raichel) by Vieux Farka ToureTrack #3 - Ouaga by Vieux Farka Toure Track #4 - Lala by T ManagerTrack #5 - Last a While by Arc De SoleilTrack #6 - Gone by Jack Johnson and Ben HarperTrack #7 - Waiting On The World to Change (feat. Ben Harper) by John MayerTrack #8 - Nasir Ewecda by Kim JJTrack #9 - Unknown track and artistTrack #10 - Unknown track and artistTrack #11 - Luluwe (feat. J2 Guys, Dvd Didy & cde. Lomayat) by South Sudan Music

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    Exclusively Musical 18/12/2024

    Womin Djeka! Track #1 - Ouaga by Vieux Farka ToureTrack #2 - Mariam (feat. Idan Raichel) by Vieux Farka ToureTrack #3 - GHOST TOWN by WurlDTrack #4 - LOVE NOBODY by WurlDTrack #5 - No Discrimination by Tony Allen & Africa 70Track #6 - Dancing On The Moon (Band Version) by BATTSTrack $7 - Dreams Be Dreams by Jack JohnsonTrack #8 - I Put A spell On You by IZATrack #9 - Who Knows Where The Time Goes by Nina SimoneTrack #10 - Bermuda Nights by Gerald Albright (Live at Java Jazz Festival, 2006)

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    Irene Zhong 04/12/2024

    Womin Djeka! Ajak Kwai interviews Irene Zhong, a Hakka Chinese singer, songwriter who explores the topic of community and the inconsistent nature of existence in their music and associated visual media. They talk about Irene's experience growing up queer and neuro-divergent, and Irene's experience being percieved as somebody that they aren't, and how that affects their creative process and their moitvation for creating music. Ajak also plays music from Gordon Koang and Makou Bil to finish off the episode.  Track #1 - Deer Friend by IreneTrack #2 - Salaam by Gordon KoangTrack #3 - Ca Nhom Lok Mar by Makou Bil

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    Funk & Folk ! 27/11/2024

    Womin Djeka!Ajak Kwai plays some funk, soul and folk music from the likes of Ablaye Ndiaye Thiosanne, Youssou N'Dour, Balkan Beat Box, Emel, Seth Lakeman, Ahmad Al Khatib & Youssef Hbeisch and William Onyeabor. She also shares some tales about renowned Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. Enjoy!

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    Straight Groovin 20/11/2024

    Womin Djeka! Nothing but music tonight as Ajak shares the tunes, grooves and jams from Yoro Ndiaye, Toto Bona & Lokua, Oliver Mtukudzi, Fairtrade Narcotics, JaJa, TAKEIFA, Les Freres Guisse, Winyo, Jen Cloher and Ray Lema. Enjoy!

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    Mavis Staples, Frigga & Many, Many More 13/11/2024

    Womin Djeka!Ajak Kwai speaks on her experiences with oppression as a black woman, and the oppression that black people still suffer today. She also shares her thoughts on the results of the recent US Presidential Election. She also shares some amazing music from Mavis Staples, British-Norwegian singer Frigga, Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, Naarm local Rowena Wise, Canadian artist MorMor, Moor Mother from the USA, and Naarm bassist & composer Claire Cross.

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    Ajak Kwai, Monica Jasmine Karo & Allysha Joy 06/11/2024

    Womin Djeka! Ajak Kwai plays some Sudanese Christian songs to accompany her disuccsions of the church and the important relationship that it has with young people in struggling communities and refugees in camps in Australia and around the world seeking asylum.Ajak also plays some soulful tunes from John Mayer, Jack Johnson & Ben Harper as a duo, Sarah Blasko (featuring yours truly Ajak Kwai), a short tune and introduction to Monica Jasmine Karo, a Gunai and Gunditjmara artist, and more from Ajak Kwai, some featuring Naarm legend Allysha Joy.

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    Ali Hassan Kuban, Nicky Bomba & Laroz Haim. 30/10/2024

    Womin Djeka! Ajak Kwai shares a variety of tracks from the catalogue of Ali Hassan Kuban, The Captain of Nubian Music. She also plays some tracks from Nikcy Bomba and Laroz Haim, famous for their reggae tunes. Ajak discusses the history of the Nubian people, and their relationship with Egypt and the Anglo-Egyptian rulers from thousands of years ago, and their ancestral ties to South Sudan.

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    Ajak Kwai and Uncle Robbie Thorpe 23/10/2024

    Womin Djeka!Ajak Kwai invites on Uncle Robbie Thorpe from the Krautungalung people of Gunnai Nation, host of Bunjil's Fire and uncle of Senator Lidia Thorpe, who recently confronted Charles Philip Arthur George during a ceremony in Canberra. Robbie Thorpe speaks about his niece's action and talks further about the injustice dealt to the Aboriginal people of Australia, and how sovereignty was never ceded. After this conversation, Ajak Kwai plays some protest songs from Bob Marley and Ben Harper, and then a tune from Melbourne legend Nick Cave and his band The Bad Seeds, before ending with a recording of a live performance from Jazz and Saxophone master Gerald Albright.

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    ECG Jesus Nation & Black Jesus Experience 09/10/2024

    Womin Djeka!Ajak Kwai interviews Pastor Melinda and Pastor Joseph of the ECG Jesus Nation Church in Australia. They share stories from their life, their journey to becoming pastors, how they came to be married and also share their churches plans for the future and for right now. Ajak Kwai also plays some funk from Black Jesus Experience.

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    Bob Marley and Mary Armeday 02/10/2024

    Womindjeka!Ajak Kwai shares a few tunes from The Skipper himself Bob Marley, and Mary Armeday famous for her unqiue Krar playing style. Ajak also plays some music from Homson, Alijoma Mabil, Slate Nation, Cjthevoice and Odong Romeo.

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    Amira Deng & Allysha Joy 19/09/2024

    Womindjeka!Ajak Kwai blesses us with the beautiful voices of Amira Deng and Laval Vela from South Sudan, the good vibes of Ugandan Odong Romeo and the soul tunes of Australian Allysha Joy.

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    Mulatu Astatke & Made Kuti 11/09/2024

    Ajak Kwai shares the tunes of the pioneer of Ethno-Jazz Mulatu Astatke, and the grooves of Fela Kuti's son Made, who carries the flame of his father. Womindjeka!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Giving voice to the local African community to tell their stories through music and spoken word. Challenging one-sided political narratives that deny our contribution to society and create hostility toward our community. ENGLISH, DINKA, NUER, ARABIC

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Ajak Kwai

Produced by 3CR 855AM Community Radio

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